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Public Works Administrative & Personnel Manager

Salary

$114,204.00 - $135,385.00 Annually

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2025-00479

Department

Public Works - Administrative Services

Division

PW Management Services

Opening Date

10/07/2025

Closing Date

10/17/2025 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

CAP

+ Description

+ Questions

Position Description

Perform administration and coordination of administrative related issues concerning the department including labor relations, workforce planning, performance management, development and training; and coordination and implementation of department-wide policies, and communications.

The City of Minneapolis strongly encourages including a cover letter when applying for this position.

T his position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

+ Act as a Departmental representative for labor relations, grievances and employee relations matters.

+ Lead departmental process improvement initiatives, succession planning, and oversee employee job changes.

+ Assist in developing and implementing business plans that incorporate into day to day work activities as well as strategic long term plans and vision.

+ Participate and incorporate the results of the employee survey into the Business Plan. Consult with Division Directors and staff to develop strategies to address findings and indicators.

+ Develop department initiatives that address specific areas of concerns; and initiate a departmental response to Enterprise wide initiatives as appropriate.

+ Develop, write, and update department employee policies and procedures.

+ Provide guidance, advice, and support to directors, managers, and supervisors on personnel issues, including labor contract interpretations, position management, performance review process, training and development, and workforce planning.

+ Act as Departmental Communications lead, informing all stakeholders of Departmental initiatives to ensure communication to stakeholders.

+ Create, develop, and implement employee recognition programs to promote employee engagement and value.

+ Coordinate with Manager of Field Support on all employee safety matters.

+ Coordinate with Field Support Manager on plans that will incorporate safety programs into the Enterprise wide health and wellness Plans.

+ Coordinate with Field Support Manager to ensure adherence to all state and federal safety requirements and develop system to address all violations.

+ Participate in the development and conduct regular training sessions to all appropriate department employees through schedules for safety and administrative day programs.

+ Ensure that all policies and procedures are in compliance with enterprise procedures and standards and update as changes occur.

+ Maintain confidentiality and discretion.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal Office Setting

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field

Minimum Experience:

Five years of related experience, which includes supervisory or management experience

Licenses/Certifications:

N/A

Equivalency:

An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

Background Check:

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered further for the position.

This position is Appointed ( CAP ).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of Public Works functions and business planning processes and understanding of workforce recruitment, retention and supervisory issues.

• Proven supervisory skills and the ability to clearly assign responsibility for tasks, and decisions, and set clear objectives and measures; and to design feedback loops into work.

• Knowledge of climate assessment processes and investigative processes, and sensitivity to how people and organizations function, and ability plan an approach to avoid problems

• Knowledge of business administration, public administration and public relations.

• Ability to accurately scope out the length and difficulty of tasks, develop schedules and task/people assignments, anticipate and adjust for problems

• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills, and effectiveness in various settings in both written and oral communication, and with various sized groups, and can command attention and mange communication process, able to adapt when something isn't working.

• Ability to discern macro versus micro issues.

• Ability to analyze and evaluate problems and issues at strategic levels.

• Ability to translate policies, ordinances, etc. into PW context and implement as appropriate, understands the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices, and procedures, and understands the culture of the organization.

Supervision:

Reports To:Director, Business Administration Public Works

Supervises: Aide to Director, Web Content Specialist, and Office Support Specialists.

Grade Level:11

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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How did you find out about this position? (Select all that apply)

+ Recruiter

+ City of Minneapolis website

+ City of Minneapolis employee

+ City of Minneapolis job interest card

+ City of Minneapolis Career Opportunities Bulletin

+ Friend or family member

+ League of Minnesota Cities website

+ Diversityjobs.com website

+ Governmentjobs.com website

+ Indeed.com website

+ Minnesotajobs.com website

+ Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Website

+ Other website

+ LinkedIn

+ Twitter

+ Facebook

+ Other social media site

+ Newspaper

+ Other media

+ College or University

+ Community organization

+ Job Fair

+ Professional association

+ Site Visit

02

Please specify where you heard about this position (e.g., website name, City of Minneapolis employee name, job fair, professional association).

03

Do you have experience in a Public Works department?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you have Labor Relations experience?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If you answered yes to questions 3 or 4, please describe your relevant experience. If you answered, no, please type N/A.

06

Please describe your experience with grievances.

07

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

+ No Experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year but less than 3

+ 3 years but less than 5

+ 5 or more years of experience

08

How many years of experience do you have with performance management?

+ No Experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year but less than 3

+ 3 years but less than 5

+ 5 or more years

09

How many years of experience do you have leading workforce policy development?

+ No Experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year but less than 3

+ 3 years but less than 5

+ 5 or more years

10

How many years of experience do you have leading succession planning?

+ No Experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year but less than 3

+ 3 years but less than 5

+ 5 or more years

11

Do you have experience with conflict resolution?

+ Yes

+ No

12

If you answered yes to question the above question, please describe your relevant experience. If you answered, no, please type N/A.

13

How many years of experience do you have with project management?

+ No Experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year but less than 3

+ 3 years but less than 5

+ 5 or more years

14

Have you attached a Cover Letter? (Strongly Encouraged)

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

City of Minneapolis

Address

350 South 5th Street

Room 1

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415

Phone

(612) 673-2282

Website

http://www.minneapolismn.gov/jobs

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