TITLE: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS

STATUS: FULL-TIME, SALARY - EXEMPT

PAY GRADE: 22 ($69,493 - $108,409)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Public Works Director, the Development Services Manager is responsible for coordinating and directing internal and external projects including, but not limited to, planning, design, construction, maintenance, and alteration of public facilities, utili-ties, natural/manmade resources (beaches and canals), and roadway infrastructure. The employee also supervises the following 5 personnel positions: Project Manager (2) (FTE), GIS Coordinator (FTE), Facilities Coordinator (FTE), and janitor (temp). The position also oversees the City’s Facil-ities Maintenance program, Traffic Signal and Street Light Operations and Maintenance program, and right-of-way utility permit reviews. A high level of independent judgment, initiative, and adaptability is required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Manages projects and coordinates activities with other departments, agencies, engineering firms, and contractors.
2. Reviews engineered plans / drawings and makes recommendations for approval of con-struction.
3. Creates or assists in creation of engineered drawings and helps with mapping various utility components.
4. Develops and implements maintenance and improvement plans for city facilities.
5. Reviews, researches, and proofs various contract and bid documents.
6. Prepares scopes of services for professional services.
7. Prepares scopes of work and equipment/material specifications for bidding.
8. Oversees the City’s facilities maintenance program
9. Oversees the City’s traffic signal and street lighting operations and maintenance program.
10. Ensure utility right-of-way permits are reviewed and processed accordingly.
11. May act as the City’s liaison with other governmental agencies, including acting as the EOC liaison. This position may also serve as staff for the City or elected officials serving on local committees.
12. Develops, monitors, and implements emergency generator maintenance programs.
13. In accordance with City specifications and industry standards, provides project inspection on stormwater, water/wastewater utility, natural gas, paving and other related infrastructure projects.
14. Address public inquiries and provide feedback on project scope and status on a regular schedule to all project stakeholders.
15. Performs other job-related functions as needed.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties per-formed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

 Ability to read, analyze, and interpret plans, specifications, contract documents, general technical procedures, and governmental regulations
 Analytical skills to identify and effectively solve issues
 Skills in identifying and mitigating risks
 Experience with Computer Aided Drafting and Mapping Software.
 Experience with Microsoft Software Products such as; Office, Teams, Word, and Excel
 Experience with Adobe and AutoCAD software.
 Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
 Good interpersonal skills in dealing with the public, consultants, contractors, and coworkers.
 Strong oral and written communication skills, active listening, and conflict man-agement skills.
 Ability to negotiate and delegate various project-related components.
 Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
 Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
 Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
 Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
 Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
 Knowledge of construction means and methods
 Ability to plan and organize effectively

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Construction Management, Project Management, or related area of study; 5+ years of experience in project management or similar position re-sponsible for defining and managing project scope, timelines, profitability, and effective de-livery of products or services; 2+ years of direct leadership in a supervisory role.

(A comparable amount of training, education, or experience can be substituted for the min-imum qualifications.)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

Possession of a valid Florida Motor Vehicle Driver’s License

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

- Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
- Acceptable hearing (with or without a hearing aid).

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

- Works inside in an office environment and outside in various conditions.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

City of Gulf Breeze, FL jobs

Development Services Manager