Public Works Manager II (Water Reclamation / Pretreatment)

An employee in this class is responsible for ensuring the effective operations of the assigned divisions of the Public Works Department. Emphasis is placed on improving operations with sound work methods and project completion schedules. Supervision is exercised through subordinate management staff, over a large number of technical, skilled and unskilled workers. Work is performed with wide latitude for the exercise of initiative, independent judgment, and professional knowledge and skills in accordance with general policies established by the department director and City policies. The incumbent is held responsible for the professional management of assigned responsibilities and attainment of goals and objectives. An employee in this position should be highly self-motivated. 

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, addresses employee concerns and problems, directs work, conducts counseling and training, manages employee performance, interviews candidates for employment and makes hiring recommendations and coordinates training activities.

• Coordinates division work activities; organizes and prioritizes workload; makes work assignments; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work; troubleshoots problem situations.

• Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

• Consults with assigned staff to review work requirements, status of work, and problems; assists with complex or problem situations; provides direction, advice, and technical expertise.

• Consults with director and other officials as needed to review department activities, provide recommendations, resolve problems, and receive advice/direction.

• Coordinates work activities with those of other departments, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, or others as needed.

• Performs administrative functions associated with the department operations; develops/implements long and short term plans, goals, and objectives; develops, updates, and implements policies and procedures; develops and implements division budget, including annual budget and capital construction budgets; reviews/approves payment requisitions, invoices, and payroll documents; prepares/reviews regulatory reports and submits to appropriate agencies; prepares agenda items for presentation to city commission; coordinates emergency preparation, plans, contingencies, and response to potential disasters.

• Coordinates procurement of equipment and contracted services; researches new products, systems, and materials; obtains pricing from contractors and suppliers; prepares specifications for materials, equipment, and services; writes, prepares, and reviews bid documents/specifications; recommends award of contracts; ensures contract compliance for all contracts and specifications.

• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, budget reports, equipment submittals, payroll sheets, vehicle maintenance requests, accident reports, operations reports, regulatory reports, production reports, quality analysis reports, engineering reports, contract documents, construction documents, engineering plans, electrical drawings, blueprints, specifications, master plans, comprehensive plans, union agreements, codes, regulations, standards, manuals, maps, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

• Responds to complaints and questions related to department operations; provides information, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution.

• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

• As assigned, serves as the designated City liaison with federal, state and regional permitting agencies and agreement parties or performs related functions for the assigned Public Works division or divisions.

• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

Comprehensive knowledge of all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures relevant to the assigned Public Works division or divisions. Skilled at dealing constructively with conflict. Ability to be a positive role model and provide effective leadership. Ability to effectively supervise assigned staff and to expeditiously resolve employee issues and concerns. Ability to successfully develop collaborative working relationships with the department and branch directors and peers, and with other departments, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, and all other stakeholders. Ability to successfully manage improvement and construction projects relevant to the assigned Public Works division or divisions.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering, science, business or closely related field, supplemented by ten (10) years previous relevant experience that includes Public Works operations. Three (3) years supervisory experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Prefer Florida DEP Class "A" Wastewater Operator's license or Wastewater Collections B. Or ability to obtain within 2 years.

• Possession of a valid Florida operator's driver's license with acceptable driving record. 

• Professional Engineering License (PE) may substitute for five (5) years of experience. Master’s degree may substitute for three (3) years of experience. 

• Subject to emergency call-out during off-duty hours and on weekends as required. 

This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current Drugs and Alcohol policy.

DURING OCCASIONS OF LOCAL EMERGENCIES THIS POSITION MAY BE REQUIRED TO REPORT TO PERFORM EMERGENCY TASKS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN EXTENDED WORK HOURS AS WELL AS EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME AWAY FROM FAMILY MEMBERS.

• Visual Acuity: Have visual acuity to operate computer, include close vision, distant vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken English word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.  Ability to communicate verbally both in person and over the phone. 
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. 
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
• Sitting: Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. 
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.
• Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand. 
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

Acknowledged and accepted:

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