Planning And Project Management Division Director

Planning and Project Management Division Director

Section Manager 3, E31

Location: 14 S. Ft. Harrison Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756

Are you an engineering manager with expertise in water, sewer, and reclaimed water capital improvement program? Utilize your expertise to help Pinellas County continue to provide quality service to our citizens?

Pinellas County Utilities seeks a motivated and collaborative engineering manager with effective communication skills to lead the planning, development, and management of the County's water, sewer, and reclaimed water capital improvement programs. This is a leadership position within the Utilities Department and includes working with internal teams of varying departments, managing internal and external consultant design teams for project development, quality analysis, alternatives determination and design. The position assists with prioritizing, scheduling, budgeting, and managing of capital construction projects consistent with County and Utilities strategic plans and goals. The position requires understanding of water/sewer systems in regards to pipeline systems, treatment processes, hydraulics, and water quality, as well as best management practices in project management, engineering design practices, construction methods, and regulatory requirements. This position works closely with the Maintenance Division (Horizontal Assets) and Operations Division (Vertical Assets) of Utilities Department to prioritize and rank CIP projects for implementation and typically provides project coordination throughout construction process.

The Planning and Project Management Division Director is a strategic thinker who ensures goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed timeframes, funding parameters and quality standards. As part of the Pinellas County Utilities team you will report to the Department Director and help advance our vision to be our vision is to be the premier water utility focused on exceeding customer expectations through value-driven innovative services.

Who are we?

Pinellas County Utilities is a forward-thinking and innovative utility focused on solving problems, enhancing our services, and meeting the needs of today while planning for tomorrow. We believe in continuous improvement, building efficiencies into our processes, and making the necessary infrastructure investments needed to protect public health and the environment. We are passionate about public service and ensuring a safe and enriching environment for our employees.

Pinellas County Utilities Department values are World-class customer service, Accountability, Trustworthiness, Environmentally conscious, and Reliable ("WATER") and align with the core principles we seek to embrace when attracting talent to the organization. These values reflect the commitment of the department to provide our customers with their most valuable resource, and we aim to deliver on that promise. The Deputy Director will embrace and exemplify these values.

Pinellas County Government strives to be an employer of choice. We offer an excellent benefits package to our employees including competitive pay, health insurance, and tuition reimbursement, to name just a few. Our vision is to provide a workplace where our employees are proud of their work serving Pinellas County citizens.

If you are thinking about joining us as an employee you will find information about our wide variety of benefits here: http://www.pinellascounty.org/hr/whatweoffer/default.html.

For more detailed information about this opportunity, Pinellas County Government, and the local area, download our brochure: here

What exciting programs are we working on?

• Septic to sewer program and projects

• Resiliency initiatives and capital improvements for critical assets

• Private sewer lateral replacement program

• Sanitary Sewer Overflow Elimination/Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Program

• Capital Improvement Program with more than $80M annual budget

Education and Experience

Progressively responsible technical, professional, and administrative functions in engineering or construction project management systems managing capital improvement projects in a government framework that includes formal supervisory training or 1 year of team leadership or supervisory experience.

• 8 years of experience as described above.

• Associate degree in a related field and 6 years of experience as described above.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4 years of experience as described above.

• Master's degree in a related field and 2 years of experience as described above.

Special Requirements

• A Florida Professional Engineering license, or a Professional Engineering license from a state that has reciprocity with the State of Florida and is able to obtain FL PE license within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Institute - Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, or similar certification and experience.

• Five years of leadership experience managing large teams.

• Government experience in managing a capital improvement plan with budget greater than $10 million.

• Experience in development and implementation of project management systems.

• Experience in working with Florida regulatory agencies including Department of Transportation, Department of Environmental Protection, and Water Management Districts.

• Knowledge of engineering practices and principles related to short and long-term planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance.

• Ability to develop multimillion-dollar capital improvement plans over a multiyear period and implement through establishing appropriate budgets and schedules as well as demonstrating strong leadership with subordinates and team members.

Representative Duties

• Provides leadership in management principles and processes with Utility Dept. staff.

• Assist the director in all aspects of the department's Capital Improvement Program, and implement organizational efficiencies to improve processes related to project execution.

• Effectively delegate projects and programs to ensure accountability and expectations are established and communicated.

• Prepare presentations for public meetings as well as internal and external stakeholders.

• Build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders that inspire a collaborative approach and meet organizational strategic goals.

• Coordinates the work assignments of the department with others in the County.

• Supervises employees including creating goals, objectives, and accountability, developing individual Personal Development Plans and conducting performance appraisals.

• Responsible for personnel matters within the department, including hiring, discipline, training, employee development, performance appraisals, and related activities.

• Actively participate in relevant associations and technical/management conferences to stay abreast of current policies and regulations.

• Meet with representatives from other agencies outside the county for coordination purposes.

• Address and communicate complex customer issues and develop written reports and recommendations in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with all applicable policies.

• Negotiate complex agreements and address legal matters related to water, wastewater, and reclaimed water services.

• Establish programs to ensure capital projects are effectively communicated, and customers are appropriately informed during critical emergency events.

• Assist with the development of the capital and operational budgets to ensure consistency with county, department, and division objectives.

• Provide briefings to senior staff, County Administration, or County Commissioners as needed.

• Prepares budgets, schedules, quality standards and work breakdown structures for projects.

• Leads and/or participates on the County's Portfolio Project Management Team and ranking committees to determine project goals, budget, schedule, and priorities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of public and business administration, as applied in a large organization;

• Knowledge of budget and accounting principles, practices, and procedures, as applied in a large organization;

• Knowledge of County budgeting procedures and ability to apply this knowledge to administer and coordinate administrative and operational budgets;

• Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective communication;

• Knowledge of public administration principles and practices;

• Knowledge of project management, asset management, and design software.

• Skill in advanced leadership techniques and practices to evaluate and determine organizational goals and objectives, maximizing effectiveness of organizational work units through staff selection and assignments;

• Skill in team-building, developing a creative vision and strong communication;

• Ability to apply computer applications and software;

• Ability to apply independent judgment and discretion based on knowledge of the County functional and structural organization;

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with governmental agencies, public officials, private officials, and the general public;

• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and tact in working with people and applying and interpreting departmental policies and procedures;

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others;

• Ability to make decisions in accordance with county ordinances and practices;

• Ability to plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and supervise the work of professional, supervisory, and clerical employees;

• Ability to present programs and ideas clearly and concisely, in writing and orally, to small and large groups;

• Ability to prepare, analyze, and interpret rules/regulations, contract documents, and technical reports.

• Ability to make sound decisions based on established procedures and resolve issues in a professional manner.

• Ability to analyze situations quickly and determine proper course of action in the event of an emergency.

This position has supplemental questions. If unable to complete all questions, you may save your answers as a draft during the application process and return at any time prior to the closing date. Please note that the application is complete upon final submission.