CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA

Assistant Public Works Director – Transportation & Business Services

Assistant Public Works Director – Public Services

THE COMMUNITYLocated between the Santa Cruz Mountains and San Francisco Bay, the City of Mountain View spans just over 12 square miles in the center of Silicon Valley, 10 miles north of San Jose and 35 miles south of San Francisco. The City is home to approximately 81,000 residents and many internationally known corporations such as Google, Microsoft, Intuit, and LinkedIn, as well as a thriving small business base, and NASA Ames Research Center. While leading the region in innovation and ideas, Mountain View remains committed to the values of strong neighborhoods and resident involvement.

Mountain View prides itself on providing exceptional public services and facilities that meet the needs of a caring and diverse community in a financially responsible manner. In the heart of the City, Mountain View’s historic and active downtown offers a wide range of attractions including a vibrant restaurant and shopping scene, cultural events, concerts and a weekly farmers’ market. The Civic Center, built around Pioneer Park, has one of the finest performing arts facilities in Northern California, as well as a 60,000 square foot, newly renovated Library.

Mountain View’s 39 City parks and extensive trail system provide an array of opportunities for recreation and active living. Shoreline At Mountain View is a regional park with stunning views along San Francisco Bay, featuring an 18-hole golf course, sailing lake, and 9.7 miles of trail. Shoreline Amphitheatre boasts an exciting concert season bringing top-name performing artists to Mountain View.

Mountain View is served by excellent public and private schools. Our proximity to some of the best universities in the nation, including Stanford, Santa Clara University, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, and Carnegie Mellon-West, provides top-notch advanced education and opportunities for lifelong learning.

To learn more about the City of Mountain View, please visit www.mountainview.gov.

CITY GOVERNMENTThe City of Mountain View is a progressive, full-service city operating under the Council-Manager form of government. The seven Council members are elected at large for four-year terms that are staggered, with elections held in even-numbered years. The Mountain View City Council has a well-earned reputation for taking the lead on challenging regional issues, working together with civility, and treating members of the community and City staff with respect. Every two years, the Council adopts priority goals that provide a focus for the organization’s workplan and drive progress on important community issues.

Mountain View’s sound fiscal practices, strong budget discipline, and diversified tax base, have allowed the City to maintain its AAA credit rating. In fiscal year 2019-20, the City’s work in the community is supported by a general operating fund budget of $145.4 million (total budget $524.0 million) and 649.75 employees. The City is very intentional regarding maintaining a robust and vibrant organizational culture. This demanding yet rewarding environment is suitable for professionals who are at, or striving to be, at the top of their game.

The Mountain View team has established the following organizational values that guide their work:

• Provide exceptional service • Act with integrity • • Treat others with respect •

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTThe Public Works Department is responsible for a diverse set of programs and activities to protect and enhance the health, safety, and quality of life in our community. These responsibilities include:

• Planning, designing, reviewing, constructing, operating, maintaining and improving the City’s infrastructure

• Managing the City’s water, wastewater and recycled water systems • Operating and maintaining the City’s landfill postclosure systems to ensure

regulatory compliance • Managing and implementing the City’s annual Capital Improvement Program • Reviewing, permitting and inspecting private development projects in the City’s

right-of-way • Conducting City transportation planning studies and implementing transportation

policies and programs• Planning, designing and implementing transportation operational improvements for

the safe, efficient and convenient circulation of vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic throughout the community

• Maintaining City buildings and the City’s vehicle and equipment fleet • Administering the City’s Solid Waste, and Real Estate Management programs

The Department’s crews, technicians, engineers, managers, and other staff are proud of their contributions in making Mountain View such a great place to live, work and visit.

MISSION STATEMENTThe Public Works Department provides high-quality, cost-effective services

that ensure that the design, construction, maintenance and operation of public infrastructure, facilities and services are responsive to the needs of residents,

businesses and other City departments.

ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR – TRANSPORTATION AND BUSINESS SERVICES DIVISION

The Assistant Public Works Director for the Transportation and Business Services Division reports to the Director of Public Works and along with 34 staff positions is responsible for a wide variety of programs including transportation planning/ management, bicycle and pedestrian mobility, waste reduction and recycling, fleet and facility services, and

ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR –PUBLIC SERVICES DIVISION

The Assistant Public Works Director for the Public Services Division reports to the Director of Public Works and, along with 62 staff members, is responsible for a wide variety of programs including: Safety which provides accident and injury prevention and investigations, workplace safety training and emergency response planning; Engineering and Environmental Compliance which administers capital improvement and miscellaneous Public Services engineering projects and design, permitting and regulatory compliance of all landfill post-closure systems and other Public Services programs; Utilities manages the City’s water and wastewater systems including water, recycled water, sewer and storm water infrastructure and facilities; Water Conservation manages the long-term water supply and conservation and reuse programs; Streets and Post-closure Landfill Maintenance maintains and repairs City streets and sidewalks, street signs and lights and the landfill gas collection and destruction system. High impact activities on the horizon for this division include: implementing a computerized maintenance management and workorder tracking system for utility operations; expanding use of recycled water and collaborating on the development of a county-wide water reuse system; implementing changes identified in an upcoming water and sewer system master plan; incorporating new technologies in the City’s landfill gas to energy program; and developing the next generation of leaders for Public Services. The FY 2019-20 budget for the Public Services Division is $49.8 million. This recruitment was initiated as a result of the upcoming retirement of the current incumbent, Gregg Hosfeldt, who has been in this role for 13 years and has a total of 28 years of service with the City of Mountain View.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will have a broad range of experience managing public infrastructure maintenance and replacement programs. He/she will be an excellent communicator, both written and oral, with the ability to effectively represent the Department and division before elected and appointed officials, outside agencies and the community. The successful candidate will be an approachable manager who leads by example and demonstrates a strong customer orientation. He/she will have experience managing in a union environment with a reputation for being fair while holding staff accountable for results.

The professional selected will have the ability to relate easily to a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and create a welcoming and motivating team environment. He/she will value and respect team members and be present with an authentic and open management style. The ideal candidate will be an effective relationship builder and team player accustomed to working collaboratively across departments to seamlessly serve the community. Whether presenting before a community group or meeting staff in the field at a project site, this individual will be seen as credible and trustworthy.

property management. In addition, this Assistant Director leads the Department’s administrative team in managing budget preparation and administration, overseeing contract management, as well as supervising administrative-support functions, staffing and people management. Noteworthy projects on the horizon include the Transit Center Master Plan, Vision Zero Policy and Program, Bike and Pedestrian Master Plans, City Shuttle Program, Zero Waste Plan, new Fleet Management system, and Civic Center Infrastructure Rehabilitation. The FY 2019-20 budget for the Transportation and Business Services Division is $19.2 million. This recruitment was initiated as a result of the recent promotion of the previous incumbent, Dawn Cameron, to the position of Public Works Director at the City of Mountain View.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and thrive in a fast-paced, diverse work environment. He/she will be experienced at leading a collaborative team of talented individuals while effectively managing complex, state-of-the-art projects and programs. With a broad range of experience and administrative acumen, the successful candidate will welcome new challenges working closely with a diversity of stakeholders. He/she will be an excellent communicator, both written and oral, who can effectively represent the department with elected and appointed officials, the public and outside agencies.

The candidate selected will lead a group of highly capable and motivated staff, who contribute their talents and commitment in providing exceptional service and creative solutions to fellow team members, residents and businesses. He/she will be an empowering manager who trusts and respects his/her team and can effectively delegate and engage employees in achieving the Department’s goals. Highly qualified candidates will exhibit an inclusive leadership style that stimulates innovative thinking around complex challenges. Her or his open and flexible approach will not only help to attract talent but will also serve to develop leadership acumen at all levels. The successful candidate will value ongoing training and continuous knowledge and skill expansion.

The Assistant Director will have strong presentation skills and be comfortable representing operations, programs and policies before the City Council, commissions, and business and residential communities. Exhibiting exceptional project management skills, this results-oriented professional will work collaboratively with team members to develop creative solutions and position the division to proactively plan to avoid obstacles that could impede progress.

This position requires five years of increasingly responsible experience managing public works programs, transportation planning, or related fields, with a broad knowledge of local government principles, issues, and processes, at least three of which have been at a supervisory or management level. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, public or business administration or a related field is required. Completion of a Master’s degree in a related field and/or transportation management experience are highly desirable.

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with the ability to manage day-to-day operations, while at the same time effectively planning for the future infrastructure needs of the City. He/she will be experienced at working with colleagues, outside agencies and community partners to manage projects aimed at mitigating the impacts of an aging infrastructure. His or her knowledge and experience with infrastructure maintenance and managing sophisticated capital projects will be an invaluable resource to the City.

This position requires five years of increasingly responsible experience managing maintenance operations and maintenance functions, at least three of which have been at a supervisory or management level. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, public or business administration or a related field is required. Completion of a Master’s degree in a related field is highly desirable.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITSThe annual salary range for the Assistant Director positions is $153,757.24 to $192,196.68; placement within the range DOQE. Additional pay of up to 10% more than the range may be granted over time for exceptional performance. The City also offers a highly competitive executive benefits package that includes the following:

• Retirement: 2.7% at 55 years of age for CalPERS classic members and 2% at 62 for CalPERS new members; employee contribution to CalPERS is 11.5% for classic members and 10.5% for new members for fiscal year 2019-20; with no Social Security deduction.

• Vacation Leave: 12 days per year increasing up to 23 days depending on years of service. Annual vacation cash-out program available.

• Sick Leave: Accrues at 12 days per year. Additional 4 hours of vacation leave is granted for each quarter when sick leave is not used.

• Management Leave: 10 days per fiscal year; paid out at the end of fiscal year if not used.

• Health Insurance: The City offers a choice of four medical plans (two HMO plans, one HDHP/HSA, and one PPO) through Health Net and Kaiser. The City pays the full premium for vision coverage and full dental premiums for the employee as well as a significant portion of dependent coverage. Short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurances are provided and paid for by the City.

• Wellness: Wellness minded culture including access to an onsite employee gym and incentive pay for participating in the City’s wellness program.

• Commute Incentives: Up to $100/month City contribution for mass transit expenses, with $10/month minimum employee contribution; discounts for carpools and ride-shares, and a bicycle commute incentive.

• Tuition Reimbursement: Tuition reimbursement funds up to $20,000 for completion of a job-related bachelor’s or master’s degree or approved leadership program.

• Retiree Health Plan: Employees can participate in a defined benefit or a defined contribution retiree health plan.

• Deferred Compensation: Deferred compensation plans are available for voluntary employee contributions.

• Housing: A low-interest loan is available to assist with purchasing of a primary residence in Mountain View or within a 10-mile radius of Mountain View.

• Relocation: Relocation assistance may be provided.• Other Benefits: City offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), IRS Section

125 flexible benefits or pretax childcare.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESSThe closing date for applications is midnight on Monday, April 13, 2020. To apply for this opportunity, upload cover letter, resume and a list of six professional references using the “Apply Now” feature at www.tbcrecruiting.com.

Suzanne Mason • 562.631.2500Teri Black • 424.296.3111

TERI BLACK & COMPANY, LLCwww.tbcrecruiting.com

Following the closing date, resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria articulated in this brochure. Applicants with the most relevant qualifications will immediately be granted preliminary interviews by the recruiters. Candidates deemed to be the best qualified will be invited to additional interviews in Mountain View in May. An appointment is anticipated shortly thereafter following the completion of thorough background and reference checks. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process and, at that time, will be done so in close coordination with the candidate impacted.