Job Title

Job Family

Job Code

Job Exempt

Public Works Program Manager

Non_Bargaining

PWPM

Pay Grade

Pay Rate Type

Minimum

Midpoint

Maximum

NB116

Salary

$41.45

$52.85

$64.25

Job Description

Performs highly responsible technical analysis and professional managerial work involving the Public Works Department. Exercises independent judgment and initiative in performing a wide variety of high-level assignments. Utilizes flexibility as assignments vary according to Department needs. Is responsible for compiling Division or project updates and issuing monthly progress reports for respective areas. May be required to supervise, motivate, and coach related Public Works Department staff, including communications staff or others working throughout the Department. Work is performed under the general administrative direction of the Director of Public Works or appropriate Division Manager. Work is reviewed through conferences, observation, and results achieved.

ANALYTICS: Critical job responsibilities may involve performing Department-wide work related to key data analysis, metric development, establishment of performance indicators affecting service delivery and pricing, strategic planning, and related communications strategies for a Department for a City-wide budget in excess of $1 billion.

PROJECT AND FISCAL: Critical job responsibilities may involve performing work related to the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) Division or other Divisions within the Public Works Department, including coordinating, leading, evaluating, and overseeing project scope development, budgeting, and ongoing project management through project completion. Manages the timely completion of pre-construction activities. Works with Project and Construction Managers to ensure projects are within budget and on schedule while identifying issues with appropriate resolutions in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelorâ€™s Degree in Economics, Business, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a related field; four (4) years of experience in a responsible administrative/management capacity, including experience performing high-level functions to support the implementation of programs and experience developing and implementing training programs for departmental management and staff; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business, Public Administration, Public Policy or related field, and four (4) years of experience in a responsible administrative/management capacity, including experience performing high-level functions to support the implementation of programs and experience developing and implementing training programs for departmental management and staff; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Analytics (AN): Analyzes, develops, and monitors key Department metrics affecting service delivery.

AN: Develops appropriate communication strategies for the Department and oversees related staff.

AN: Manages Department and Division dashboards; uses forecasts by senior management to assist with workload prioritization, resource allocation, and strategic decision making.

AN: Recommends modifications to Department and Division resource allocations to ensure equitable and inclusionary distribution.

AN: Assimilates and distributes Departments’/Divisions’ dashboards and forecasts to elected officials and senior city management. Conducts periodic meetings with elected officials to answer questions and provide additional information related to Departments’ performance and their District needs.

AN: Supervises and evaluates the work of assigned staff related to special projects, metrics, communication, and distribution of departmental information.

AN: Oversees the maintenance of intra-City and intra-Department informational material related to Public Works divisions.

AN: Performs special projects and works with staff to develop department analytics and metrics for maintenance, asset management, customer service, and other key indicators necessary to monitor efficient and effective operations.

Project and Fiscal (PF): Ensures Public Works Department and associated Divisions meet OSHA requirements.

PF: Monitors project timelines and budgets.

PF: Intercedes as liaison and facilitates meetings with internal and external customers to resolve delay, cost, and scope modification issues for capital and other projects.

PF: Compiles CIP Division or other division project updates; issues monthly progress reports; and updates the Division’s online information portal as applicable.

PF: Manages complex special projects for the Department and Division which may include modernization of processes to include onboarding of Division/Department-wide enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.

PF: Works to develop policies and procedures to manage data and ERP inputs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of surveying techniques.

Knowledge of the latest civil engineering methodology.

Knowledge of local ordinances and permitting requirements.

Skilled in the use of Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and other software programs such as Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, Power Point.

Ability to use the internet to communicate with consultants and contractors.

Ability to deliver quality projects on time and within budgets.

Ability to operate personal computers.

Ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to present projects in a public forum.

Ability to manage complex special projects and utilize Division-wide enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.

Ability to develop and manage project scheduling and budgets from inception to completion.

Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.

Ability to perform construction inspections, which may involve standing, walking, bending, and stooping.

Ability to effectively conduct negotiations with current and perspective consultants, which may involve speaking and hearing.

Ability to work in confined areas, around excessive noise, and at heights.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROMOTION: N/A.