Salary : $93,017.01 - $136,032.43 Annually
Location : Centennial II, Human Resources Department, 805 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, OH
Job Type: Full-time Classified
Job Number: 26-03012
Department: Metropolitan Sewer District
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

General Statement of Duties

Under the general direction of the Administrative Services Superintendent, this employee organizes and directs the work programs under Safety and Training, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Accounting, Inventory Management, Customer Service, and Procurement and Contracting Services. This employee may act as Division Head in the absence of the Administrative Services Superintendent. Employee has direct supervisory and management responsibility for professional-level subordinate supervisors and administrative responsibility, which includes long range planning, establishing and directing District related financial programs. Employee manages, directs, and supervises the activities of an Administration Division. Performs related duties as required.
MSD/OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR:

This role serves as a key support position to senior financial leadership by assisting with operating budget development and monitoring, financial reporting, capital financial tracking, debt service analysis, rate study coordination, and intergovernmental financial processes. The position is responsible for performing detailed financial analysis, maintaining financial data integrity, preparing reports and schedules, and coordinating financial information across multiple MSD divisions and external agencies.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)
(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)
Knowledge of:

Methods and techniques of management sufficient to inspect and prioritize work programs, oversee the completion of projects, and provide for overall planning in these areas.

Supervisory principles and techniques.

Fiscal budget and procurement procedures.

Personnel and training procedures and techniques.

Human Resources Policies and Procedures, Civil Service Rules, and departmental policies and procedures as they relate to leaves, absences, compensation, grievances, discipline, etc.

Union contracts as they relate to the ongoing activities of the department.

Principles and techniques of administrative organizations.

Basic concepts related to the application and interpretation of computerized financial and administrative recordkeeping.

Personal computers and familiarity of various software packages utilized in the operation of the departments/divisions.
Skill to:

Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software.
Ability to:

Implement and maintain positive employee relations.

Promote and maintain highest integrity throughout all personnel.

Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs.

Analyze accounting data, including computer-generated information.

Prepare financial statements and statistical reports with supporting schedules and exhibits.

Communicate orally and in writing with other professionals, government officials, members of the financial and legal community, and customers of the Water and/or Sewer Departments.

Revise work schedules to determine personnel requirements based on current and anticipated workloads.

Exercise management control by coordinating and providing general direction of the activities of others, including providing coordination and guidance to managers.

Observe and evaluate the performance of subordinate personnel.

Delegate assignments to others to insure that projects are completed in a timely manner.

Reach sound and logical judgment based on information at hand.

Monitor divisional project status using a performance management system.

Maintain a calm demeanor in light of stressful situations.

Schedule, assign, train, direct, and review the work of subordinate accounting and clerical personnel.

Exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying pertinent laws and regulations.

Recommend and implement improvements to work processes and procedures.
Examples of Work Performed
(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.)

Plans, schedules, assigns, directs, and reviews the work of several accounting units such as payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, financial statements, customer accounting, accounts receivable, and grants.
Plans, coordinates, and implements training and development of assigned personnel in addition to users of computerized or accounting systems.
Interprets and applies laws, regulations, policies, and procedures concerning the City of Cincinnati.
Evaluates and recommends changes in administrative policies to ensure efficiency and maintains compliance with administrative and legal restrictions and requirements.
Works closely with agency leaders in the areas of accounting, health and safety, human resources, training and development, employee relations, and other special programs as warranted.
Works with intra-agency representatives to help meet their personnel needs.
Interprets Human Resources Policies and Procedures as well as Civil Service Rules.
Confers with union representatives.
Handles or delegates various administrative assignments as directed by the Administrative Services Superintendent or Director of Water and/or Sewers.
Oversees administrative management programs including the review and analysis of
revenues and the operating budget for the department.
Provides assistance and leadership over initiatives such as succession planning, diversity/ inclusion, invoice processing, etc.
Required Education and Experience
Each applicant must have five years of experience in operating administrative functions, which include organizing and directing work programs, such as training, employee safety, employee relations, accounting, inventory management, customer service, procurement and contracting services, of which three years must be in a supervisory capacity. Additionally, each applicant must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, human resources, accounting, business management, communications, information processing, mathematics and statistics, or a related field. A Master's Degree in related field is preferred.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must be an excellent communicator and team builder.
MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.

HR CONTACT: [email protected]
Working and Physical Conditions

Environmental Conditions: Office environment; exposure to computer screens; occasional outside work required in some instances.
Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting and standing; general manual dexterity required.
The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.

The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

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This is a Noncompetitive position that includes an evaluation of the applications to determine if the applicants meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the "Required Education and Experience" section. A Noncompetitive process may also consist of other components, such as a qualifying test, to determine if the applicant is able to perform the duties of the position. Applications that meet the minimum requirements will be forwarded to the hiring department for consideration. Please review the "Required Education and Experience" section for additional information.

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