Public Works Administration Division Manager (Business Manager)

About the Role

The Marion County Public Works Department is seeking a talented, strategic, and forward‑thinking business professional to serve as Administration Division Manager. Working collaboratively with the Public Works Director, this critical leadership role serves as the Department’s lead financial architect, shaping the Department and the public services we provide through advanced fiscal stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide financial guidance, budgetary compliance oversight, and general business services support to the Department and other County divisions.
• Develop long‑range financial forecasts, capital‑improvement models, and complex multi‑fund analyses.
• Translate intricate financial data into clear, actionable presentations for governing boards, elected officials, and public stakeholders.
• Supervise senior staff, including the Senior Office Manager, Administrative Services Manager, Fleet Shop Supervisor, Public Works Public Information Officer, and Public Works Safety Specialists.
• Collaborate with other Division Managers to ensure consistent financial practices across the Department.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for County departments such as Finance, Treasurer, Contracts and Procurement, Business Services, Facilities, Risk Management, Human Resources, County Legal, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and the Marion County Board of Commissioners.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Exceptional background in long‑range financial forecasting, capital‑improvement modeling, and complex multi‑fund analysis.
• Proven ability to translate intricate financial data into clear and actionable presentations for governing boards, elected officials, and public stakeholders.
• Significant initiative, self‑direction, and sound judgment while overseeing assigned administrative services.
• Extensive financial and cost‑accounting experience.
• Ability to promote positive and collaborative working relationships rooted in organizational values.

Essential Skills

• Governmental accounting
• Budgeting and financial analysis
• Financial management and business planning
• Forecasting and internal controls
• Compliance and reporting

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Public Works Director, who assigns work, establishes goals, and assesses performance through observation and evaluation of results obtained.

Supervision Exercised

Directly supervises the following individuals:

• Senior Office Manager – clerical services, dispatch, recruitment, human resources, payroll, and front desk.
• Administrative Services Manager – accounting, budget, and procurement.
• Fleet Shop Supervisor – countywide motor pool, light‑duty and heavy‑equipment maintenance, parts room, fueling station operations, and countywide public‑safety radio services.
• Public Works Public Information Officer (PIO).
• Public Works Safety Specialists.

Participates in the selection of new employees, provides training, evaluates performance, and responds to grievances or disciplinary actions.