Program Manager I - Public Works (Streets and Sidewalk)

Job Summary

The Streets and Sidewalk Program Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and supervising the City's roadway maintenance operations, including street resurfacing, sidewalk repairs, signage, pavement markings, and related infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Aids in the development of objectives and goals; analyzes and reports on metrics
• Ensures relevant standards, processes, and regulations are upheld
• 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
• Develops and administers budget for assigned programs or division; prioritizes and approves expenses
• 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
• Prepares Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Intents to Bid (ITB) for services and products
• Coordinates with Procurement Services, Risk Management and City Attorney on the drafting of contracts
• Supports strategic planning for the program and division
• Performs related work as required

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business management or a closely related field
• Three to five 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
• At least three years of supervisory experience