Project Manager - Safety & Training (Tier 2) (WRD Infrastructure Maintenance Division)

Job Description

Job Overview

Manages projects and assigned staff of varying size, scope and impact from single business units up to multi-component projects with high value and organizational visibility within large divisions and departments.

Salary

68,286 - $119,537

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced public utilities leader with strong technical and professional skills applied daily in the oversight of a large municipal utility that provides safety and training project support associated with the operation and maintenance of all underground infrastructure related to water distribution, wastewater collection and reclaimed water distribution systems. Have a background in underground water utilities processes related to safety and skilled in the development of a system that tracks safety and training projects across the Infrastructure Maintenance Division (IMD). Possess a vast knowledge of underground utilities safety practices. Significant focus is placed on internal and external customer service therefore the ideal candidate will have a customer service mindset and the ability to permeate that culture throughout the organization.

This position requires a strategic thinker, an effective communicator, a problem solver that works with staff to ensure that safety and training projects are streamlined across the IMD. Successfully follows through on tasks in a timely manner and takes initiative by seeking opportunities to improve efficiency. This person demonstrates the ability to successfully build and lead cross-functional projects related to Infrastructure Maintenance. Ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects, work independently, analyze and interpret complex safety and training projects, take initiative and be a self-starter, manage time and resources in a fiscally astute manner, manage risks, and accept accountability. Requires exercising sound, expert, independent judgment within policy guidelines and can establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of leadership, consultants, vendors, employees, and the public. Exercises tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex, and confidential issues and situations and is a highly motivated person who facilitates a team environment, open communication, efficiency improvements, and possesses the following :

Knowledge of and experience with public utilities underground construction safety best practices.

Knowledge of operations and maintenance of water distribution, wastewater collection and reclaimed water distribution systems and the essential job functions of each trade.

Experience with development and implementation of safety and training programs.

Experience with CMMS, GIS, FDOT CDL ELDT, FDEP operators licensing, procurement, safety and risk, and training processes.

Experience in leading and managing cross divisional team projects.

At least 5-years of experience in public utilities underground construction or operations and maintenance of public utilities water distribution, wastewater collections and reclaimed water distribution systems.

Core Competencies

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

Tier 2

Duties and Responsibilities

Note : The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on the nature of their assignments, individual employees may perform some or all of the duties described below.

Job Specifications

Physical Requirements

Work Category

Minimum Qualifications Required

Emergency Management Responsibilities

In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee's department, the County's Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency / disaster.

Additional Job Requirements

A department, depending on the nature of its mission and operations, may require that employees in all or certain positions in this job classification :

Career Progression

Employees in this classification that acquire the competencies and minimum qualifications for the next tier will be able to apply for promotional opportunities through a competitive selection process. Employees will not automatically be upgraded to the next tier. Reclassifying a position is based on business need and financial impact and is not based solely on the job competencies or qualifications of the incumbent.

Salary : $68,286 - $119,537