Streets & Stormwater Manager - Pw

Position: STREETS & STORMWATER MANAGER - PW
Streets & Stormwater Manager

General Statement of Job
Under limited supervision, plans, schedules, and supervises the City's Street Maintenance and Stormwater Operations. Performs scheduled routine maintenance and unscheduled emergency activities to ensure streets, sidewalks, ditches/ponds, pipe repair, landscaping, and right-of-ways are well maintained and in compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and standards. Oversees cost and scheduling of projects, performs office duties, computer work and supervises office staff, supervisors and field staff.

Oversees work performed by private contractors within rights-of-ways and easements. Uses independent judgment to determine work methods and procedures and review through reports, observation, and periodic discussions. Reports to Assistant Director Public Works & Engineering.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Establishes divisional goals and objectives for the Streets and Stormwater Division.

Plans and oversees field operations projects for Streets and Stormwater Operations.

Oversees the progress of the Divisions; inspects projects for compliance with City policies, procedures, and standards.

Approves and reviews payroll and purchase orders.
Interacts with vendors, engineers, contractors, customers, and citizens; addresses complaints regarding operations and maintenance; troubleshoots drainage issues; responds to inquiries and special requests.

Prepares and administers divisional capital and operating budgets.
Selects, evaluates, and purchases capital items (i.e., equipment, tools, and materials needed for field operations).

Assists with hiring staff;
Evaluates employee performance and conducts performance reviews with staff.

Reviews and provides comments on development and construction plans; prepares reports as necessary.

Participate in the negotiation, development, planning, design, and implementation of related City Public Works Capital Improvement Projects and capital improvements to existing infrastructure.

Performs public relations functions between the City, community, and various civic agencies and groups.

Performs the inspection of our maintenance and rehabilitation contracts citywide to ensure compliance with contract documents, approved specifications, and applicable regulations.

Provides technical information and guidance on municipal projects; resolves project-related issues.

Leads bi-weekly team meetings; attends various meetings with other agencies, municipalities, divisions, or Departments as deemed necessary.

Communicate information through presentations to large groups, city commission, neighborhood associations, or other pertinent groups.

Attends relevant trainings, workshops, and seminars as deemed necessary.

Minimum Education and Training
Bachelor's degree supplemented with six years of relevant job experience in a similar position, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Relevant training in National Incident Management System (NIMS), Hurricane Preparedness and Response, Recovery and Mitigation, and Debris Management is preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid state of Florida driver's license.

Must obtain relevant training in NIMS, FDOT Construction (CTQP Level I), Advanced MOT, and FL Stormwater Inspection (NPDES) within 24 months of hire. Must possess or obtain the most current FEMA 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 Incident Command System certifications within 12 months of appointment to the job.

Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required
Skill Requirements:

Has thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures, and policies of the Public Works & Engineering Department as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Streets & Stormwater Manager. Has thorough knowledge of the organization of the Department and of related departments and agencies. Is knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.

Has knowledge in the areas of maintenance, streets, sidewalks, landscaping, and right-of-ways. Has thorough knowledge of related…