Operations Manager- Streets & Drainage (Salary commensurate with experience)

About the role

The City of North Myrtle Beach seeks a highly skilled and experienced individual to lead the Streets & Drainage Division. This role involves overseeing the operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and construction of the city's transportation and stormwater infrastructure systems.

Responsibilities

• Motivates, mentors, and develops employees while fostering a positive, high-performing workplace culture.
• Manages multiple projects, programs, personnel, and resources while maintaining service quality and operational efficiency.
• Communicates effectively with employees, elected officials, contractors, developers, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Utilizes GIS, CMMS, asset management software, work-order systems, and other public works technologies.
• Leads personnel and coordinates operational activities during emergency response and disaster recovery situations.
• Provides technical information, recommendations, and project updates to City leadership, boards, commissions, and the public.
• Coordinates with City departments, utilities, contractors, consultants, developers, state and federal agencies, and regional partners on infrastructure projects and operational initiatives.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, Environmental Science, Transportation Infrastructure Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in public works, transportation, stormwater, construction, or infrastructure operations, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or management role.
• Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate various machinery and exert up to fifty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to twenty-five pounds of force frequently, and/or up to ten pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector (CEPSCI Certification).
• Certified Stormwater Plan Reviewer (CSPR Certification).

Skills

• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Project management and budgeting skills.
• Public speaking and communication skills.
• Technical proficiency with GIS, CMMS, and asset management software.
• Emergency response and disaster recovery coordination skills.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Employee Health Center (EHC), Wellness Incentive Plan (WIP).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Supplemental Insurance.
• Long Term Disability and Short Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Pay

Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, vision, and wellness incentives.

Schedule

Full-time position with potential for on-call availability 24 hours a day.