Program Manager I - Public Works (Special Projects)

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for leading the coordination efforts for our Alpha accreditation. The person in this role will be working on special projects with supervision from the Public Works Director and Public Works Assistant Director - Engineering.

Program Manager I provides administrative and management services for personnel involved in the provision of services to the public through a complex, specialized departmental program, under the direction of a department director or designee. Responsibilities include coordinating activities of a major program(s); supervising employees and/or external consultants; handling daily staff assignments; planning and administering budgets; controlling income and revenue; tracking program expenses; monitoring the progress of operations; and analyzing and reporting program performance to executive team and directors.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages the work of assigned personnel; develops detailed work plans, delegates and reviews work assignments; hires, trains, and evaluates employees
• Directs the recruitment and hiring of non-professional personnel
• Affords assistance in the development of objectives and goals; analyzes and reports on metrics
• Ensures relevant standards, processes, and regulations are upheld
• Develops efficient strategies and tactics to ensure that programs deliver outcome desired by the department and City
• Develops and maintains process improvement strategies, identifying, managing, and improving core processes
• Serves as the team leader in working with City staff to develop program initiatives; assesses cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and implementation methods
• Prepares and administers budget for assigned programs or division; prioritizes and approves expenses
• Prepares productivity and informational reports, City Commission and Purchasing memorandums, and general correspondence with the public as applicable
• Develops Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Intents to Bid (ITB) for services and products
• Collaborates with Procurement Services, Risk Management and City Attorney on the drafting of contracts
• Supports strategic planning for the program and division

Job Requirements, Preferences & Work Environment

• Minimum Job Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business management or a closely related field
• Three (3) to five (5) years in the development, implementation and administration of programs, methods and/or procedures; evaluation of program and operation effectiveness; development of administrative practices to meet program, policy, organizational or legislative change
• Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education
• At least three (3) years of supervisory experience may be required for supervisory roles
• Veterans’ Preference:
• To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. (https://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/)