What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Operations Manager position at City of North Port Florida?
General Description
This is highly responsible technical and supervisory work directly under the supervision of the Utilities Director in the operation, maintenance and monitoring of the wastewater collection and water distribution systems; including hydrants, valves, meters, back flow prevention and new water and sewer installations. Also responsible for overseeing the surveillance of all utility line construction in progress to ensure compliance of approved standards and specifications.
Essential Job Functions
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Education And Experience
Licenses And Certifications
Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.
Hiring Range Statement
Please note, the hiring pay range for this position is the minimum up to a rate equal to or less than the midpoint of the salary range.
The City of North Port, FL is an Affirmative Action/ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.
All benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days.
Aetna – Health Insurance
The City offers eligible employees the choice of 2 Open Access In Network plans and 1 Open Access PPO Plan. Premiums and co-pays are dependent upon your plan choice.
Cigna Dental– Dental Insurance
The City's dental plan is a PPO plan providing eligible employees with in network or out of network options. You are entitled to two (2) preventive care treatments per calendar year (6 months apart). There is a $1,500 lifetime maximum for Orthodontia (children up to age 19). Premiums will depend on which tier you choose.
EyeMed Vision Care – Vision Insurance
The City's vision plan allows eligible employees to stay in network or go out of network. Your co-pays will vary depending on the network you use. You are entitled to an exam, frames and lenses once every 12 months.
Cigna Life - Life, Voluntary Life, Dependent Life Insurance
The City offers eligible employees a basic term life insurance benefit equal to their annual salary up to a $75,000 maximum at no charge. You can purchase additional voluntary life insurance for yourself and your dependents.
Cigna – Short Term Disability
The City provides short term disability coverage to all eligible employees at no cost to the employee. This coverage is used in the event of an accident or illness outside of work. The plan pays 66.67% of your weekly salary up to a maximum of $1,000. Benefits begin on the 31st day of your disability. The City offers a buy-up to the Short Term Disability Benefit with a 7 day wait period.
E-Flex – Flexible Spending Account
A flexible spending account helps you pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, eye care, daycare and other expenses, with tax deferred money deducted from your paycheck each payroll. The maximum annual election is $2,500.00. Over-the-counter medications must be accompanied by a doctor's prescription although other medical supplies will still be eligible for reimbursement. This is a voluntary benefit.
Trustmark– Supplemental Polices
Trustmark Insurance Company offers voluntary supplemental Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident and Universal Life policies which are paid for by the employee.
LifeLock Benefit Solutions
Protect your personal information and defend against attacks with 24/7, proactive identity theft protection from LifeLock. This is an employee paid voluntary program.
ICMA-RC - Deferred Compensation Plans
The City offers eligible employees the opportunity to enroll in a deferred retirement plan. The money that is deducted from your paycheck each payroll is put into this account and is tax deferred at the end of the year. One-on-one meetings with each company are held quarterly so employees can speak with the representative confidentially on preparing for their retirement. This is a voluntary program.
Florida Retirement System – FRS
Eligible employees are enrolled in the Florida Retirement System with an 8 year vesting period. Employees contribute 3% of their gross earnings per payroll which is subject to change with the IRS.
Cigna – Employee Assistance Program
The City offers this program to all employees. This is a confidential counseling program for employees and their families. The City pays for 3 visits and if you choose to continue, you would use the specialist co-pay on your insurance plan. Counseling can include stress, alcoholism, family problems, marriage difficulties, financial trouble, depression, work/life and more.
VPI - Veterinary Pet Insurance
The City offers Pet Insurance as a voluntary benefit. This benefit is not payroll deducted.
Florida Prepaid College Board
Employees are eligible to enroll in college savings programs as well as 529 plans.
Educational Assistance Program
Employees are eligible for job-related or degree required educational assistance reimbursement up to $2,500 per fiscal year (subject to the availability of funds).
Paid Holidays
The City observes 13 paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave and Annual Leave
Full time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month starting on the first day of employment. Accruals and usage will appear on your pay stub each payroll. Full time employees accrue annual leave (vacation) bi-weekly, based on years of service.
Sick Leave Incentive
Employees receive an incentive of up to four (4) days per calendar year for every 250 hours remaining in their sick leave bank. Sick leave incentive days cannot be carried over to the next year.
Personal Leave
Employees are eligible for a maximum of two (2) personal leave days per calendar year when they have accrued 96 or sick more hours. This leave is approved by the department director through the department leave approval process.
Bereavement Leave
Employees are entitled to five (5) days of bereavement leave in the event of the death of an immediate family member. Employees should check the personnel policy or union contracts, whichever is applicable, for the definition of an "immediate family member".
This is highly responsible technical and supervisory work directly under the supervision of the Utilities Director in the operation, maintenance and monitoring of the wastewater collection and water distribution systems; including hydrants, valves, meters, back flow prevention and new water and sewer installations. Also responsible for overseeing the surveillance of all utility line construction in progress to ensure compliance of approved standards and specifications.
Essential Job Functions
- Manages the operations of the Field Operations Division, including developing short? and long?range goals, objectives and operating budgets, and coordinating with other departments and agencies.
- Directs, plans, organizes, manages and supervises all activities of personnel involved in operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection system and the water distribution system.
- Directs all appropriate supervisory functions associated with new water and wastewater installations.
- Reviews preliminary plans and contracts prior to construction.
- Ensures that all utility line construction complies with standards and specifications.
- Observes pressure tests, infiltration tests, exhilaration tests, TV inspections, etc.
- Manages the training of all personnel involved in the areas of responsibility.
- Maintains accurate and detailed system records; ensures compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
- Plans for necessary changes required to meet changing regulations.
- Participates in the selection, promotion, appraisal and discipline of division personnel.
- Researches and recommends specifications for annual bids, capital improvement projects and service contracts.
- Reviews and assists in the design of system modifications and expansions.
- Ensures the provision of prompt and efficient field service to customers.
- Presents and maintains a high public image.
- Performs specific projects as assigned.
- In the absence of other managers within the Utilities Department, may be assigned to manage those departments on a temporary basis.
- Performs duties of Utilities Director or Assistant Utilities Director in his/her absence.
- Oversees preparation of Standard Operating Procedures, resolutions and ordinances.
- Responds to and resolves issues and inquiries from the public and participates in public meetings as required.
- Attends/schedules meetings with City staff, engineers, and contractors to provide/exchange information on current collection and distribution issues, and for project planning and coordination.
- Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments in collection/distribution technology, operating methods, process control techniques, advanced equipment and instrumentation; and municipal, county, state, and federal regulatory practices as related to utilities collection and distribution standards.
- Oversees compliance with backflow regulations, fire protection requirements, warehouse inventory and processes and collection/distribution systems as required by Federal/State Regulatory Statutes.
- Consults with other division managers/supervisors to coordinate activities and projects, and to collaboratively plan for projected system needs.
- Prepares county, state, and federal reports as per established regulatory requirements.
- Sets division policies, develops and administers comprehensive operational and capital budgets.
- Approves and oversees Division expenditures, including pay requests from vendors, contractors, and consultants.
- Prepares comprehensive annual operational budget and a five-year capital improvement projects budget for the Division.
- Monitors and controls accounting and expenditures for division to assure compliance with established and projected budget(s), i.e., records management, purchase requisitions, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
- Contributes to the creation of departmental presentations and may present for Commission meetings, other formal conferences, regulatory agencies, etc.
- Evaluates assigned personnel for efficiency and effectiveness; initiates personnel actions of hiring, promotion, discipline, termination, training and development; resolves or refers personnel problems or grievances; directs and assigns work to employees that report to them; and provides technical support, motivation and guidance in their work activities.
- Meets with county, state, and federal regulatory representatives to discuss/address compliance issues. Primary agencies include Sarasota County Health Department, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, federal Environmental Protection Agency, Southwest Florida Water Management District and American Water Works Association.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of the operating, maintenance and repair principles and practices applicable to wastewater collection, low pressure sewer systems, water distribution systems, equipment and appurtenances.
- Knowledge of safety regulations, precautions and occupational hazards associated with the work.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements relative to the environmental impacts of wastewater releases.
- Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
- Skilled in using computers for data entry, word processing and accounting purposes.
- Ability to organize effectively.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports.
- Ability to exercise considerable independent judgment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly ? both orally and in writing, and at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to create public presentations and present in a professional setting.
- Ability to work in a team environment and to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with City officials, employees, customers and the public.
- Ability to interpret blueprints, charts, graphs and computer printouts relating to installation, operation, maintenance and repair of systems within areas of responsibility.
- Ability to effectively train and supervise subordinate personnel in the proper installation, maintenance and repair of systems within areas of responsibility.
- Ability to plan, organize, supervise and inspect the work of all department staff engaged in areas of responsibility.
- Ability to establish operating and maintenance task procedures for departmental tasks.
Education And Experience
- Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in related field.
- A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible water/wastewater management experience.
Licenses And Certifications
- Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License.
- Commercial Driver's License preferred.
- Must possess a Level 1 Water Distribution or Class A Wastewater Collection Certification.
Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.
Hiring Range Statement
Please note, the hiring pay range for this position is the minimum up to a rate equal to or less than the midpoint of the salary range.
The City of North Port, FL is an Affirmative Action/ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.
All benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days.
Aetna – Health Insurance
The City offers eligible employees the choice of 2 Open Access In Network plans and 1 Open Access PPO Plan. Premiums and co-pays are dependent upon your plan choice.
Cigna Dental– Dental Insurance
The City's dental plan is a PPO plan providing eligible employees with in network or out of network options. You are entitled to two (2) preventive care treatments per calendar year (6 months apart). There is a $1,500 lifetime maximum for Orthodontia (children up to age 19). Premiums will depend on which tier you choose.
EyeMed Vision Care – Vision Insurance
The City's vision plan allows eligible employees to stay in network or go out of network. Your co-pays will vary depending on the network you use. You are entitled to an exam, frames and lenses once every 12 months.
Cigna Life - Life, Voluntary Life, Dependent Life Insurance
The City offers eligible employees a basic term life insurance benefit equal to their annual salary up to a $75,000 maximum at no charge. You can purchase additional voluntary life insurance for yourself and your dependents.
Cigna – Short Term Disability
The City provides short term disability coverage to all eligible employees at no cost to the employee. This coverage is used in the event of an accident or illness outside of work. The plan pays 66.67% of your weekly salary up to a maximum of $1,000. Benefits begin on the 31st day of your disability. The City offers a buy-up to the Short Term Disability Benefit with a 7 day wait period.
E-Flex – Flexible Spending Account
A flexible spending account helps you pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, eye care, daycare and other expenses, with tax deferred money deducted from your paycheck each payroll. The maximum annual election is $2,500.00. Over-the-counter medications must be accompanied by a doctor's prescription although other medical supplies will still be eligible for reimbursement. This is a voluntary benefit.
Trustmark– Supplemental Polices
Trustmark Insurance Company offers voluntary supplemental Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident and Universal Life policies which are paid for by the employee.
LifeLock Benefit Solutions
Protect your personal information and defend against attacks with 24/7, proactive identity theft protection from LifeLock. This is an employee paid voluntary program.
ICMA-RC - Deferred Compensation Plans
The City offers eligible employees the opportunity to enroll in a deferred retirement plan. The money that is deducted from your paycheck each payroll is put into this account and is tax deferred at the end of the year. One-on-one meetings with each company are held quarterly so employees can speak with the representative confidentially on preparing for their retirement. This is a voluntary program.
Florida Retirement System – FRS
Eligible employees are enrolled in the Florida Retirement System with an 8 year vesting period. Employees contribute 3% of their gross earnings per payroll which is subject to change with the IRS.
Cigna – Employee Assistance Program
The City offers this program to all employees. This is a confidential counseling program for employees and their families. The City pays for 3 visits and if you choose to continue, you would use the specialist co-pay on your insurance plan. Counseling can include stress, alcoholism, family problems, marriage difficulties, financial trouble, depression, work/life and more.
VPI - Veterinary Pet Insurance
The City offers Pet Insurance as a voluntary benefit. This benefit is not payroll deducted.
Florida Prepaid College Board
Employees are eligible to enroll in college savings programs as well as 529 plans.
Educational Assistance Program
Employees are eligible for job-related or degree required educational assistance reimbursement up to $2,500 per fiscal year (subject to the availability of funds).
Paid Holidays
The City observes 13 paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave and Annual Leave
Full time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month starting on the first day of employment. Accruals and usage will appear on your pay stub each payroll. Full time employees accrue annual leave (vacation) bi-weekly, based on years of service.
Sick Leave Incentive
Employees receive an incentive of up to four (4) days per calendar year for every 250 hours remaining in their sick leave bank. Sick leave incentive days cannot be carried over to the next year.
Personal Leave
Employees are eligible for a maximum of two (2) personal leave days per calendar year when they have accrued 96 or sick more hours. This leave is approved by the department director through the department leave approval process.
Bereavement Leave
Employees are entitled to five (5) days of bereavement leave in the event of the death of an immediate family member. Employees should check the personnel policy or union contracts, whichever is applicable, for the definition of an "immediate family member".
Salary : $2,500 - $75,000
