Utilities Communications and Safety Manager Bradenton

Work Location: 3647 Cortez Road West, Bradenton, Florida 34210

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am-4:00pm

Expected Starting Annual Range: $58,141.44 - $75,583.87

This classification develops and supervises the department's radio communications, emergency response, safety security and training programs, and related procedures, in coordination with other pertinent departments, i.e., Public Safety, Information Services and the County Attorney. The position is responsible for ensuring that utility operations and activities are in compliance with departmental, County, State, and Federal rules and regulations.

Note:

This position is designated by the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners as serving at the will and pleasure of the County Administrator. Employment in this position is at will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Nothing in this job posting, any application materials, or any related communications shall be construed to create a contract of employment or to limit the County Administrator’s authority to terminate the appointment at any time, with or without cause and with or without prior notice, subject only to applicable law.

Employment screenings, as outlined in the Personnel Policy, Rules, and Procedures Manual, will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and Florida Laws.

The work environment may include exposure to high noise levels while performing certain essential job functions. The position requires the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work may involve both indoor and outdoor environments.

• Effectively applies knowledge of principles and practices of vulnerability, assessment, hazard analysis, and security/safety management.
• Skillfully communicates clearly and tactfully, orally and in writing; negotiates effectively; prepares complex written studies, plans, correspondence, contracts, and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Conducts, reviews, and updates vulnerability assessments of utility facilities and operations; develops and administers a comprehensive, long-range security plan; ensures departmental adherence to local, state and federal regulations.
• Develops specifications and service contracts for contracted security services, as needed; oversees contractor performance and service contacts to assure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Develops and manages the Communications and Safety Division's budget.
• Reviews utility operations and activities for conformance to required safety rules, regulations and procedures;functions as Departmental Safety Liaison to the County Risk Management Department.
• Develops policies and procedures as needed to implement and maintain pertinent programs.
• Investigates and applies for grant and other funding from State and Federal agencies to help fund security and safety programs/plans.
• Writes technical reports, specifications, and proposed regulations regarding effective utility security and safety.
• Performs supervisory functions of interviewing and selecting employees, planning, supervising, and reviewing work assignments, and completing performance reviews.
• Performs office or administrative work and field inspections to verify proper security and safety procedures are being employed.
• Coordinates with utilities divisions/sections and other applicable departments for the purchase, installation, maintenance and use of new security camera and systems.
• Coordinates departmental system needs, including specifying equipment/accessories, equipment purchases, management, programming, and budgeting for radio, cellular and satellite communications equipment purchases, installation, maintenance and repairs; assures proper utilization, maintenance UD protocols regarding 800MHz, cellular, VHF and satellite transmitter and receiver equipment installed in water towers and other departmental sites.
• Responsible for planning, administering, developing, coordinating and maintaining a comprehensive department-wide safety program; development and implementation of training classes pertaining to job and community health and safety; investigating accidents and proposing appropriate steps to lessen future exposure.
• Develops, coordinates and participates in safety programs and training for the department-wide safety program; development and…