Business Manager Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ashevillenc/jobs/newprint/4740619) Apply  Business Manager Salary $62,540.93 - $68,795.02 Annually Location Asheville, NC Job Type Full Time Job Number 2024-01434 Department Transportation Division Administration - Transportation Opening Date 11/22/2024 Closing Date 12/27/2024 5:00 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Summary About our opportunity: The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Business Manager in the Transportation Department. The Transportation Department oversees essential transportation services, including transit, parking, traffic engineering, and transportation planning, and works to ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across the city. The Business Manager will play a crucial role in managing operational and capital budgets, administering grants, coordinating department projects and administrative functions, and optimizing departmental efficiency. What you’ll be doing: + Supervising, directing, and evaluating assigned staff, including training, performance appraisals, and corrective action as needed. + Organizing, prioritizing, and assigning work to ensure objectives are met, including scheduling and resource management. + Planning, calculating, and monitoring budgets for Transportation, including enterprise funds, bond and grant-funded initiatives. + Leading contract administration activities, ensuring compliance with all contract provisions and participating in negotiations as necessary. + Developing and updating department goals, performance measures, standards, and procedures for continuous improvement. + Maintaining labor cost statistics and preparing related reports to ensure alignment with budget allocations. + Overseeing department budget projections, including vehicle and equipment expenses, and ensuring compliance with approved budgets. + Communicating with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate work activities, review progress, and resolve issues. + Processing various department documentation, including reports, billing, time sheets, budget reports, and council tracking sheets. + Utilizing computer systems to enter, retrieve, and manage data efficiently. + Serving as a departmental HR liaison, supporting HR functions such as posting job openings, processing payroll, maintaining personnel records, and coordinating with the HR department. Benefits: + Salary: $62,540.93 - $68,795.02 Annually + 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 10 paid vacation days + Full access to the City of Asheville's benefit suite, including Medical, Dental, and Life insurance options + Enrollment in the North Carolina State Pension Plan and NC State 401K with company matching funds About you: We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered: + Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field + Three years of experience in budget and financial planning, or an equivalent combination of education and experience + Proficiency in data evaluation, supervision, and communication skills Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply. Other things to know: Work Schedule: M-F 37.5 hours/week About us: The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity. The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce, and ideas and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents, and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building, and an authentic sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer. The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. To view our comprehensive benefits package, click here (https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/human-resources/compensation-and-benefits/) . 01 Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field? + Yes + No 02 Given the requirements of this position how many years of relevant experience do you posses? + Less than 1 year + 1 -2 years + 3 - 5 years + 6 - 9 years + 10 or more years 03 Could you please describe specific examples of how your experience aligns with the key responsibilities outlined in the job description? 04 Do you have experience in management or supervision? + Yes + No 05 Please tell us your proficiency with data analysis and evaluation and provide an example. Required Question Agency City of Asheville Address City of Asheville PO Box 7148 Asheville, North Carolina, 28802 Phone 828-259-5690 - Apply Online! - EOE Website http://www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs