PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to provide a lead staff person responsible for development and implementation of the City’s resilience strategy as well as managing the City’s water conservation program. The SRO articulates a compelling vision for community resilience and conservation and effectively coordinates with City government staff and stakeholders in the community to achieve progress toward that vision. The SRO is involved with the implementation of resilience projects, including helping to secure funding for resilience initiatives, formulating work plans, and monitoring and reporting progress. To enhance multi‐departmental coordination and to integrate resilience initiatives throughout City operations, the SRO works closely with other supporting departments throughout the city. This position is a technical position which reports directly to the Utilities Director. This position will require time and effort both in the field and in the office. Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills are required to accomplish the tasks of the SRO.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Lead development of the resilience strategy, including data collection and analysis, prioritization, and documentation. Responsible for developing and managing necessary work plans and associated budgets.

Responsible for overseeing and managing ongoing resiliency studies, projects, and initiatives, including but not limited to capital improvement projects, federal grants, and other hazard mitigation grant program/projects.

Coordinates work schedules, project assignments, budget, procedures, and similar activities with the Utilities Director.

Serves as primary point of contact for the City for resiliency matters. Represents the City and serves as a thought leader within the City and the region on local government’s role in advancing community resilience. Responsible for convening key stakeholders within the City government and in the community and region to ensure robust and diverse stakeholder input and buy‐in.

Helps to develop funding strategy at the local, State, and Federal level to implement priority resilience initiatives. Responsible for maintaining complete files on all state, federal, and other grants or agreements including, but not limited to, grant applications, agreements, amendments, required reports, reimbursement or receipt of grant funds, and closeout documentation in relation to resiliency programs and projects.

Facilitate sustained stakeholder engagement through media outreach and close collaboration with community partners in both the public and private sectors. Prepares presentations and outreach materials.

Manages the City’s Water Conservation Program approved by SJRWMD as part of the Consumptive Use Permit requirements, including:

• Public outreach to citizens and utility customers regarding the importance of conserving drinking water and utilizing alternative water supplies.

• Coordinating with the Regulatory Compliance Manager to perform annual water audits required by the SJRWMD.

• Provides insight and direction on meter related projects to limit wasteful use of drinking water.

• Acts as a liaison to the Water Management District regarding ongoing water conservation efforts.

Provides budget insights into resiliency/water loss initiatives.

Attend various project meetings, construction meetings, and Commission meetings as needed.

Checks work performed by contractors is following plans and specifications and work site safety requirements are being followed.

Prepare, review, and monitor project budgets.

Provide Utilities Director or designee with periodic feedback and status updates.

Receives, reviews, prepares, and/or submits a variety of documents such as construction/engineering plans, specifications, bid requests, bid documents, permit applications, proposals, contracts, technical reports, proposed budgets, cost estimates, various records, forms, reports, correspondence, etc.

Attends and participates in bid openings, reviews bid submittals to ensure conformance with resiliency and conservation initiatives.

Confers with local, State, County, and Federal agencies concerning water conservation and resiliency projects affecting the City. Meets with regulatory personnel and others as needed to coordinate compliance issues and processes pertinent project permit applications.

Uses computer for word, data processing, computational spreadsheets and computer-aided design; provides work guidance to staff draft-persons.

Interacts and communicates with City employees, contractors, and engineering consultants, county and state government personnel, and the public at large.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Training, and Experience)

Bachelor’s degree in environmental or civil engineering or related field required. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience or an equivalent combination of related graduate-level education and experience. Experience in project management, grant acquisition and administration, sea level rise, resiliency projects/programs or related activities is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of valid Florida Driver’s License.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to coordinate, manage, strategize, and/or correlate data and/or information. Includes exercise of judgment in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations. Includes referencing data analyses to determine necessity for revision of organizational components. Ability to analyze data, draw logical conclusions and solve problems on one’s own.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to start, stop, operate and monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to use conceptual data and information, as well as reference, descriptive, design, advisory, consulting, and synthesis data and information as applicable.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to apply advanced algebraic and/or calculus concepts, including integration of related functions and to perform and interpret statistical calculations.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Tasks require visual and auditory perception and discrimination, and oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to heat, odors, noise, smoke, vibrations, wetness, humidity, dusts, disease, machinery and bright or dim light.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

The work performance of supervisory personnel of the City of Daytona Beach is routinely evaluated according to the performance criteria outlined herein:

Knowledge of Job: Is knowledgeable in the methods, policies and procedures of the Department pertaining to specific duties of the position. Is knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Has thorough knowledge of the organization of the City and of related departments and agencies. Has the ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information. Has knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering design, project management, construction, etc. Has knowledge of and skill in the use of equipment, tools, and materials used in engineering design. Has knowledge of modern office practices and equipment. Has knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling; has knowledge of basic mathematics. Can type accurately at a rate sufficient for the successful performance of assigned duties. Knows how to operate and maintain a variety of office equipment as necessary in the performance of daily activities. Is skilled in applying responsible attention to detail as necessary in preparing reports and correspondence. Can read and interpret various materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job. Can take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision. Can use independent judgment in performing routine and non-routine tasks. Has the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize daily assignments and work activities. Can offer assistance to fellow employees as necessary. Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency. Knows how to perform duties in a courteous manner and with the utmost integrity in the best interest of the public. Has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations. Has knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the industry. Capable of working under stressful conditions as required. Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.

Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with which the position interacts.

Quantity of Work: Performs described essential functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.

Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completion of assigned functions. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policies, standards, and prescribed procedures. Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human, and conceptual areas.

Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides sufficient notice to upper management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm: Exhibits an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished, and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advisement where appropriate and researches issues, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation: Accepts supervisory and managerial instruction and direction and strives to meet the department’s goals and objectives. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences is justified (i.e., poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc.). Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally.

Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and coworkers for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships intra- and inter-departmentally, and with external entities with which the position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions, and complaints in order to establish and maintain good will. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.

Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards. Ensures such standards are not violated.

Planning: Plans, coordinates, and uses information effectively to enhance activities and production. Knows and understands expectations regarding such activities and works to ensure such expectations are met. Develops and formulates ways, means, and timing to achieve established goals and objectives. Effectively and efficiently organizes, arranges, and allocates manpower, financial, and other designated resources to achieve such goals and objectives.

Organizing: Efficiently organizes own work and that of subordinate staff. Ensures that personnel understand what results are expected of them, and that each is regularly and appropriately informed of all matters affecting or of concern to them.

Staffing: Works with upper management, where appropriate, to select and recommend employment of qualified personnel. Personally directs the development and training of personnel under charge, ensuring their proper induction, orientation, and training.

Leading: Provides a work environment that encourages clear and open communications. Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of the principles of effective leadership and how such principles are to be applied. Provides adequate feedback to personnel under charge concerning their performance. Commends and rewards personnel under charge for outstanding performance and takes timely and appropriate disciplinary action as necessary. Exercises enthusiasm in influencing and guiding others toward achievement of established goals and objectives.

Controlling: Provides a work environment that is orderly and controlled. Coordinates, audits, and controls manpower and financial resources efficiently and effectively. Coordinates, audits, and controls the utilization of materials and equipment efficiently and effectively. Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of established standards, methods, and procedures.

Delegating: Assigns duties as necessary and/or appropriate to meet goals, enhance abilities of personnel under charge, build their confidence, and assist them in personal growth. Has confidence in personnel under charge to meet new or additional expectations.

Decision Making: Exercises discretion and judgment in developing and implementing courses of action affecting functions under charge. Recognizes when a particular policy, procedure, or strategy does not foster the desired result and moves decisively and explicitly to develop and implement alternatives.

Human Relations: Strives to develop and maintain excellent rapport with personnel under charge. Listens to and considers their suggestions and complaints and responds appropriately. Establishes a work environment to promote and maintain mutual respect.

Policy Implementation: Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of policies regarding functions under charge and the function of the organization. Adheres to policies in the discharge of duties and responsibilities and ensures the same from personnel under charge.

Policy Formulation: Maintains awareness of changes in operating philosophies and policies and routinely reviews policies to ensure any changes in philosophy or practice are appropriately incorporated into functions under charge. Recognizes and understands the relationship between operating policies and practices and morale and performance.

The City of Daytona Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Daytona Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.