Senior Program Manager

Nature of Work

Senior technical/management professional and subject matter expert responsible for the integrity of engineering designs and solutions within the department; provides oversight and engages in the development of engineering policies and strategic initiatives. Manages key infrastructure programs, encompassing water distribution, sanitary sewer conveyance, stormwater collection and treatment, bridges, roads, and others. Directs, trains, and manages engineering staff. Acts as liaison with key regulatory and partner government agencies

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering design, construction, and regulatory requirements

• Instructs and trains personnel in all technical aspects of engineering

• Reviews, evaluates and reports on City construction, engineering, or utility service operations

• Manages key infrastructure programs, encompassing water distribution, sanitary sewer conveyance, stormwater collection and treatment, bridges, and others.

• Serves as liaison for special coordination with key regulatory and partner government entities.

• Develops and recommends technical standards for inclusion in specifications for public works construction

• Provides strategic planning level and detailed design input

• Performs related work as required

• Performs the duties of a Team Manager, Project Engineer, and Principal Engineer when required

Minimum Requirements

• Communicates clearly, concisely, and comprehensibly in both written and verbal format

• Registered as a Professional Engineer by the State of Florida

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering, surveying, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of major Public Works projects and facilities such as roads, bridges, water, sewer, drainage works, traffic, and coastal protection facilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering surveys

• Comprehensive knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to the design and construction of Public Works projects

• Experience managing and training personnel in key aspects of infrastructure engineering planning, design, permitting, and construction management.

• Capable of signing and sealing engineering drawings and documents in accordance with the rules of the Florida Board of Professional Engineers and Florida Statute 61G15-23

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public via the telephone and personal contact

• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office-related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine

• Ability to stand, walk, move, or kneel may be required to perform duties

• Physical capability to effectively use field inspection instruments including, but not limited to, cameras, levels, measuring tapes, survey tools, measuring rods, measuring wheels, and paper, bound, or electronic inspection forms/books.

For all positions:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.

• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.

• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

• Performs related work as required.

• Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.

For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions:

• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.