GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Responsible technical supervisory position involving the administration and coordination of the operations associated with Utilities, Public Works, Stormwater, Solid Waste, Building Maintenance, and Fleet Management. Work is performed under the administrative direction of the City Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Monitors and maintains legal and permitting requirements for the City’s water, sewer, and reclaimed water systems. Performs department's planning; al locates responsibilities to resource components; monitors and coordinates activities.

2. Directs the planning, design, construction, and operation of capital improvements projects, including the procurement and management of consultants, vendors, contractors, and others.

3. Plans, schedules, coordinates and supervises work activities of skilled and semi-skilled personnel. Directs work activities of supervisors.

4. Evaluates assigned personnel, initiates personnel actions of firing, pro motion, discipline, termination, and training. Maintains required personnel records, reports and files.

5. Formulates and implements practices, rules, techniques, and procedures to improve operational efficiency; establishes polices for assigned area.

6. Prepares annual budgets; provides time, materials and cost estimates; exercises purchasing authorization procedures. Submits requisitions for equipment and materials.

7. Ensures personnel are trained in the safe and efficient operatio n of assigned equipment, vehicles, machinery and tools.

8. Compiles reports; maintains responsibility for recordkeeping and reporting functions.

9. Responds to inquires from the public. Receives requests for information and complaints related to assigned areas; investigates and resolves problems or refers to appropriate source.

10. Consults with other City departments or divisions to coordinate work activities as needed.


11. Ensures proper repair and maintenance of assigned equipm ent; manages fleet maintenance activities for all City vehicles.

12. Manages the City’s contract for solid waste collection and disposal.

13. Responsible for storm/emergency management preparation and operations.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Knowledge of Uti lity, Engineering, Public Works, and Stormwater operations, policies, procedures and methods.
- Ability to make and maintain records and reports.
- Ability to supervise the work of subordinates.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
- Good mechanical skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or a closely related field.
Ten (10) years of progressive operational, maintenanc e and administrative experience in Utilities/Public Works.

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

Registration as a Professional Engineer in Florida (preferred)
Valid Florida Driver’s License

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

- Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
- Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)
- Ability to communicate both orally and i n writing

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

- Works inside in an office environment.
- Works in the field inspecting Public Works and utility construction and treatment plants.
- Inspects buildings and other city infrastructure of various departments.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)