Unit Manager for Construction and Operations

Are you a creative and driven leader who wants to lead and develop the management of Örebro's public environments? As a manager with us at the Technical and Service Administration, you will have a meaningful job in a broad, socially important operation that affects all residents of Örebro. Every day.

About the position

The Park and Street unit is responsible for the operation and maintenance of Örebro's public spaces, such as streets, squares, and parks. The Construction and Operations unit is the executing unit of Park and Street and works in the areas of Street Operations, Park Operations, Construction and Transport, as well as Administration and Property. As the unit manager for Construction and Operations, you will lead the work with the support of four group managers and an administrative coordinator. You will be part of the management team of Park and Street, where you, together with the operations manager and other unit managers, contribute to the development of the operation and ensure that we meet both current and future challenges to meet the needs of citizens.

As a unit manager with us, you have personnel, economic, and operational responsibility for your unit, which means that you drive, develop, and follow up on the operation against set goals, as well as lead, support, and develop the skills of your employees. You work from a holistic perspective and make independent decisions within your area of responsibility. In this position, you will meet external parties such as the media, citizens, external partners, and politicians. Therefore, we see that you should have an outgoing personality and feel comfortable representing the operation.

In Örebro Municipality, our leadership is based on a clear leadership platform, focusing on three important parts: Safe manager, Clear leader, and Initiative-rich developer.

Examples of tasks:

• operational, economic, and personnel responsibility
• lead and develop the work of Construction and Operations
• create conditions for employees to perform work with the desired quality for the citizens the operation is intended for
• create a good working environment and contribute to being an attractive workplace
• convey knowledge and engagement regarding the responsibilities of Construction and Operations both within and outside the own administration
• collaborate with trade unions and other internal and external parties
• continuously monitor the external environment
• ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and procedures

About the workplace

At Park and Street, you will be part of a large group with many different competencies and high engagement, creating public environments that are accessible to everyone. We work to make Örebro a pleasant, safe, and clean city with safe and good communications. You will be based at our office in Berglunda.

As an employee within Park and Street at the Technical and Service Administration, you contribute to making everyday life easier for the residents of Örebro. We work to make Örebro a pleasant, safe, and clean city with safe and good communications as well as public environments that are accessible to everyone. We do this in close dialogue and interaction with colleagues, politics, citizens, and the business community. With us, you have a chance to develop both yourself and the municipality. You are encouraged to develop solutions that renew and positively surprise. Are you the right person to take on the challenge?

Read more about what it is like to work as a manager in Örebro Municipality on our manager page at orebro.se/jobb.

Read more about what it is like to work in Örebro Municipality at www.orebro.se/jobb.

Qualifications

To thrive and succeed in the role of Unit Manager for Construction and Operations, we see that you are a secure person with good self-awareness who easily builds relationships and collaborates with others. You take into account the bigger picture while also considering the best interests of the operation. As a person, you are results-oriented and proactive with a strategic and broad perspective on issues. As a leader, you are communicative and trustworthy with the ability to encourage and inspire. Furthermore, you easily adapt to changing circumstances, are structured, think strategically and customer-oriented. You dare to make decisions and show judgment under time pressure. You are clear and have an easy time communicating both verbally and in writing. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Requirements:

• academic degree of at least 180 credits in the field of sustainable community building or another relevant focus for the position
• several years of experience in the management and development of public environments
• documented experience of operational, economic, and personnel responsibility
• experience in operational development
• experience in coaching leadership
• driver's license B

Meritorious:

• knowledge of LOU
• knowledge of BAS-P/BAS-U
• experience as a manager of managers

Scope and start date

Employment type: permanent position

Employment rate: 100%

Start date: September 1 or by agreement

Number of positions: 1

Other information

Interviews may take place digitally. At orebro.se/jobb/digitalaintervjuer, you can read more about our digital interviews and how to prepare.

As part of the selection process, tests may be applied.

Application

The deadline for applications is April 28.

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