Utility Design Manager - City of Apopka

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to manage the planning, budgeting, organizing, and directing of municipal public services. This position is to manage the Design Engineering Group within the Public Services Department, which includes managing complex public works projects, interlocal and intergovernmental contracts/agreements, and a diverse technical staff divided into specific areas of work, such as: civil and environmental engineering (design, planning, and development plan review); project management and procurement; GIS management; pavement management, asset management, water and wastewater systems maintenance; and general/utility construction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Organizes and directs the Design Engineering Group activities and functions.
• Prepares the Design Engineering Group personnel and operating budgets; develops policies and strategies to ensure efficient operations of all divisional groups.
• Exercises direct authority over all Design Engineering Group functions and personnel in accordance with the organization's approved policies and procedures.
• Plans and coordinates design, procurement, and construction activities of municipal projects.
• Recommends specifications for procurement of major design, construction, and maintenance equipment.
• Assumes the responsibility of an Engineer of Record (EOR) for professional engineering plans and reports prepared by the Design Engineering Group, as assigned.
• Assumes the responsibility for designing municipal public works projects and developing complex engineering drawings and engineering estimates and specifications, including but not limited to, water resources and transportation.
• Evaluates and approves Preliminary Development Plans and Final Development Plans prepared by consultants providing professional engineering services for land developers or by the City Design Engineering Group; represents the Public Services Department in the Development Review Committee or designates qualified personnel to represent the Department in the Committee.
• Directs development and implementation of operations procedures and manuals essential for providing the most cost-effective services in a responsive manner, such as: Project Management Manual, Construction Inspection Manual, Design and Planning Manual, Development Review Manual, and other Operations, Safety, Emergency, and Training Manuals.
• Assists the Public Services Director in preparation of the Capital Improvement Program.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists the Public Services Director in selection of consultants to provide engineering and surveying professional services.
• Assists the Public Services Director in developing procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies, such as: United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), State of Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC), etc.
• Performs any other duties or tasks that may be assigned; responds to requests from the public.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of design, construction, and maintenance as it applies to municipal public services activities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of materials and equipment used in municipal public services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of design, permitting, feasibility estimates, and management of complex engineering projects from various engineering disciplines including: transportation, geotechnical, water and environmental resources, surveying, structural, and construction.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the application of contemporary techniques, sources, and methods of engineering, construction, maintenance, operation, design, and repair of municipal facilities and utility systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project administration and management, budget management, accounting and financial principles, and data research, analysis, and evaluation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management and accounting standards, such as: project progress reports, requests for information, change orders, billing/payment cycles, processing payment applications, purchase orders, lien releases, AIA contracts, material submittals, etc.
• Skill in the preparation and presentation of public reports, bid proposals, engineering and environmental impact statements, and property, right-of-way, or easement acquisitions.
• Knowledge and skill in the review/evaluation of engineering plans applicable to all aspects of civil engineering.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary software applications, such as: Microsoft Office, Autodesk (Infrastructure Design, Civil 3D, Sanitary & Storm Analysis, InfraWorks, Navisworks, and Utility Design), ESRI (GIS ArcView), Trafficware (Synchro, SimTraffic, Warrants), PTC Mathcad, MicroPAVER, MCSJ Edmunds, Innovyze, PONDS, MODRET, etc.
• Knowledge in and skill to draft and implement professional business practices, training, strategies, and programs compliance, and professional improvement activities.
• Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate, and review the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the rules and regulations implemented by the federal and state regulatory agencies, such as: United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), St. Johns River Water Management District
• (SJRWMD), State of Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with City officials, other City departments and employees, federal, state, and local agencies, consultants, contractors, and the general public; ability to provide a favorable impression and deal courteously with the public.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively; ability to communicate and present ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to follow city policies and procedures; ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions; ability to use proper judgment regarding safety practices; ability to produce appropriate amounts of work and demonstrate initiatives in completing work tasks with minimum supervision and a high degree of integrity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Florida. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Valid state driver's license or other acceptable official identification.

EQUIPMENT USED

Communication equipment, (i.e.: radio, telephone) computers, copy machine, multi-line phone system, fax machine, photo, video and audio hardware, various hand tools and various motor vehicles.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 pounds under 1/3 of the time; talking or hearing 1/3 to 2/3 of the time; a and sitting over 2/3 of the time.

JOB LOCATION

All City owned buildings, parks, grounds and recreation facilities. Any off-site locations and facilities utilized as part of the City's participation or involvement in an event, activity or job assignment.