OPERATIONS MANAGERCity of Salina, Kansas
Public Works/General Services
The Operations Manager for the City of Salina plays a crucial role in ensuring high-quality public services, overseeing several Public Works divisions. This role demands strong decision-making skills & the ability to interpret & apply complex policies to ensure efficient, high-quality service delivery. By managing a large team, coordinating resources, & overseeing budgets, the Operations Manager plays a vital role in sustaining Salina's infrastructure & responding to community needs. This position is integral to keeping the city safe, functional, & responsive to citizens.
Duties: • Plans, directs & coordinates a comprehensive public works division designed & implemented to ensure the services are provided at the highest quality level.
• Establishes & recommends overall goals for the division.
• Administers & supervises functions to include: flood control, solid waste collection, street maintenance & traffic control, equipment maintenance, & landfill operations.
• Directs the division to ensure effective use is being made of all available personnel & equipment.
• Establishes priorities for short & long-range projects & coordinates implementation as may be required.
• Coordinates & administers the Solid Waste Management Committee.
• Develops, prepares & recommends a comprehensive budget program & supporting data.
• Works closely with consulting engineers, government agencies, developers & others.
• Recommends equipment purchases of new & replacement items.
• Manages various buildings & facilities.
• Conducts special studies as required.
• Responds to citizens' complaints & inquiries.
• Administers personnel matters in the division, including screening, appointment, discipline, evaluation of performance & related matters.
Education: • Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, engineering, or related field.
Experience: • Significant supervisory experience in public works, local government, or comparable private sector experience.
Requirements: • Must live within 40 minutes response time.
• Must possess a valid Kansas driver's license.
Work Type: • Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Works inside.
Hours: • Monday - Friday.
• 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Attends meetings outside of normal office hours.
Starting Pay DOQ EOE: • $87,029-139,247/yr.
Paid Time Off: • 60 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 60 hours earned during the year (120 hours in first year).
• 96 hours of sick leave during first year.
Application Deadline: • Until filled
• Important: To be considered, fully complete an application for employment directly with the City of Salina.
TH 10/15/2026
