Program Manager II - Public Works

Essential Job Functions

Assists the Public Works Director in the planning, organizing and direction of all activities in the department, with an emphasis on program management. Provides recommendations and assistance in carrying out policies, standard operational procedures, and regulations relating to the department. Assists in the preparation of reports and data concerning budget development, major projects, and SWOT and trend analyses. Evaluation and management of resources and Strategic Planning. Directs the necessary interdepartmental work on consolidation of project efforts and develops program communications plans with senior management and the Board of County Commissioners. Assists in the development and ongoing monitoring of the Board's Strategic Plan, Business Plan, and Operational Performance Measures for the department. Prepares project status reports and schedules as required. Manages the collection, analysis, and presentation of facts for use in community presentations and requests for information. Assists with the development of outreach and educational programs and materials department-wide projects. Represents the County at public meetings and workshops and at interdepartmental and intergovernmental meetings. Identifies, pursues, and implements grant funding sources. Performs other management and administrative functions as instructed by the Director. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have technical knowledge of Public Works or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, employees, and government officials.
• Ability to analyze complex and diverse issues and prioritize multiple tasks and competing demands to optimize use of staff and other resources. Skilled in negotiations, policy implementation, project management and employee relations and the handling of complex situations.
• Ability to present clear and concise reports, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret complex studies and/or reports.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Public Administration or a related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in Public Works OR a Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years of experience as stated above. Public Sector experience preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must be able to work a flexible schedule, when needed. Occasional night/weekend/overnight travel is required when needed.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.