Department/Location: Public Works & Utilities – Executive Division
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: None
Classification: Essential: This position is an Essential classification and will the employee to report to duty before, during and after a hurricane or emergency.
Schedule: This position normally works a regular weekday daytime shift and requires scheduled/unscheduled overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays and/or immediate response to emergency conditions.
Supervision Exercised: Provides direct supervision of the superintendents for Facilities, Fleet, Landscape & Grounds, Solid Waste, Streets and Drainage and Golf Course divisions.
Supervision Received: Associate Directors and, Director of Public Works & Utilities.
General Purpose of the Position: Highly responsible with advanced operations and administrative duties directing the Operations and Maintenance section of the Public Works & Utilities Department. Works under the general supervision of and receives assignments from the Associate Director and Director of Public Works & Utilities and/or City Administration. Considerable independent judgment and initiative are required; direct supervision is minimal concerning day-to-day activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and participates in the work plan for Operations & Maintenance divisions as listed on the department’s most recent organizational chart.
* Establishes and implements operational policies, goals, and objectives for the section consistent with the policies, goals and objectives of the Department of Public Works and Utilities. Ensures compliance with city-adopted safety policies and procedures.
* Evaluates the work of division superintendents and support staff; identifies training needs; provides counseling as needed.
* Provides structure, policies, procedures, and training to support the American Public Works Association (APWA) accreditation.
* Plans, organizes, prioritizes, and directs the activities of the section; delegates appropriate responsibilities to division superintendents and staff ensuring operational effectiveness.
* Evaluates needs for facilities and services in the assigned areas of responsibility. In collaboration with City Administration, Public Works & Utilities Director and Associate Directors, and Finance, assesses financing possibilities and available resources in relation to needs; recommends priorities accordingly and develops programs to obtain objectives.
* Prepares and maintains a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for all divisions in the Section.
* Prepares and manages the annual budget for the section; works with the superintendents to prepare and manage the annual budgets for each division; determines resource needs and financing requests; oversees section budgetary administration.
* Plans and participates in technical and administrative studies and reviews reports of program needs and accomplishments. Maintains records and prepares reports on a variety of subjects.
* Manages and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the Division’s service delivery. Prepares related comprehensive written reports and provides status updates to Associate Directors, Director of Public Works & Utilities, and/or City Administration, as required (weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
* Knowledge of modern principles, methods, practices, and materials in planning, designing, operating and maintaining public works services.
* Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and standards relating to public works operations.
* Knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to facilities, fleet, solid waste, maintenance of traffic, stormwater management, fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, parks and playground equipment and golf course.
* Knowledge of effective managerial practices and methods and ability to plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate, assign, and evaluate the work of subordinate employees.
* Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal procedures and methods.
* Knowledge of municipal government organizations.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective public works programs.
* Ability to assess overall section effectiveness in carrying out its mission.
* Ability to assess and define training needs of subordinate personnel.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
* Ability to maintain records and to prepare reports.
* Ability to identify problems and to initiate solutions and/or corrective measures.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, Mayor, City Council, City Administrator and the general public. Represents the Public Works & Utilities Department to other city departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinates Department activities with those of other departments, outside agencies and organizations.
* Coordinate design, construction, inspection, and maintenance activities for a variety of projects.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.
Computer Equipment and Software Requirements
Office equipment, communications equipment, proficiency in MS Office software, and the ability to adapt to other software programs with ease. Required to drive non-CDL vehicles. Although not required, may operate CDL vehicles if properly licensed. Safety equipment is provided.
Education and Experience Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public administration, engineering, construction, business, or related academic field. A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public works administration, engineering, or construction administration is required, preferably in the public sector, of which five (5) years of experience must have been in a supervisory or management capacity; or the equivalent in education, training, and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. In lieu of a college degree, a minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public works & utilities administration, engineering, or construction administration is required, preferably in the public sector, of which ten (10) years of experience must have been in a supervisory or management capacity.
At the discretion of the City Administrator or designee, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the employee with the knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.
Valid Florida Driver License is required or ability to obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida and ability to maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
Environmental Conditions
Indoors office work and outside exposure to all types of weather, traffic, hazardous/toxic substances and work in or near construction sites
Pay Grade
130 Minimum: $74,859 Mid-Point: $93,574 Maximum: $112,289
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Position : 512148001
Code : 980-1
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : EXECUTIVE PUBLIC WORKS
Grade : NONR128
Group : NON REPRES
Job Class : OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MNGR
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