Department Assistant Director (U) (Vacancy)

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Department Assistant Director (U) (Vacancy)

Salary

$46.17 - $69.29 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

24-0052-V1

Department

60 Department of Public Utilities

Division

Office of the Public Utilities Director

Opening Date

09/06/2024

Closing Date

9/23/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Definition

The City of Columbus is looking for a full-time, unclassified Assistant Director to oversee the Financial Planning and Fiscal Management functions for the Department of Public Utilities. Under administrative direction, the selected candidate is responsible for assisting the Director in the direction of all financial functions for the Department. The selected candidate should have financial experience, experience collaborating with stakeholders, be an excellent communicator and have a proven track record of leadership experience. The Assistant Director will oversee and manage a team who is responsible for all financial, budgetary, cash management, accounts payable, claims, procurement, inventory, capital budgeting, and project loan activities for the department. Duties include serving as an advisor to the Director on all fiscal activities and or functions related to financial planning, contracting, and fiscal management; monitoring and forecasting monthly revenues and expenditures; reconciling billing revenue; analyzing and recommending utility rates; establishing internal controls; developing and coordinating special project or programs initiated by the Department; and preparing comprehensive and technical reports, documents, and correspondence.

A person who has been selected by an appointing authority in accordance with the Columbus City Charter, Section 148(1) is said to have received an unclassified appointment. Those individuals receiving unclassified appointments serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority and may be terminated from employment at any time. Please contact the Civil Service Commission if you would like additional information regarding this process.

Under administrative direction, is responsible for assisting the department director in the direction of administrative or operational functions for the department; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Serves as an advisor to the director on activities and or functions related to the department;

Participates in the formulation and implementation of rules, regulations, and policies;

Develops and coordinates special projects or programs, such as the Small Business Concierge, initiated by the department;

Oversees and coordinates administrative or operational functions, such as departmental fiscal and public/media relations, within the department;

Prepares comprehensive and technical reports, documents, and correspondence;

Represents the director or the department at meetings with constituencies, civic associations, business and special interest groups, community and neighborhood groups, or the public;

Keeps the director informed, on a timely basis, of all situations that could affect the accomplishment of departmental goals and objectives.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 24-0053-V1

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Brittany DelaCruz

Department of Public Utilities

Division: Office of the Public Utilities Director

910 Dublin Rd

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-1494

E: Bldelacruz@columbus.gov

Applicants may inspect and acquire a copy of the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities EEO Plan by visiting the DPU website at http://utilities.columbus.gov/

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Short-term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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  Have you reviewed the Minimum Qualifications for the job that you are applying to ensure that you meet specified requirements?

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Agency

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

(614) 645-8301

Website

https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission

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