Assistant Public Works Director for Utilities & R.O.W.

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Assistant Public Works Director for Utilities & R.O.W.

Salary

$106,044.38 - $164,368.88 Annually

Location

City of Coral Gables, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

3122-001

Department

Public Works Department

Opening Date

05/02/2024

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Summary

Performs professional, administrative, and supervisory work in the design, construction, operation, maintenance and monitoring of the City’s sanitary and stormwater sewer utilities to assure functionality and regulatory compliance. Oversees Utilities and Right-of-Way Maintenance Divisions.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Coordinates and administers all aspects of the City utilities and right-of-way maintenance personnel, including daily operations, planning, project development and delivery.

Reviews and verifies existing wastewater sewer system capacity for new sewer connection requests from property owners and developers in accordance with the City Code. With the support of staff, manages consultants responsible for upgrades to City’s wastewater system model.

Supervises support staff; issues discipline and takes other corrective measures as necessary.

Supervises external contractors and vendors in all aspects of inspections, operations, and maintenance of the sanitary sewer collection and conveyance systems (including, but not limited to, pump stations, gravity mains, force mains, manholes, etc.) and storm water collection, drainage and discharge systems (including, but not limited to, lift stations, slab covered trenches, french drains, and outfalls).

Manages and implements regulatory compliance projects to include infrastructure rehabilitation, infiltration & inflow abatement, and operational and preventative maintenance programs.

Manages and coordinates the preparation and submission of all regulatory reports (including, but not limited to, NPDES annual report, monthly and annual sanitary sewer reports, and monthly elapsed time readings).

Manages the implementation of the Miami-Dade County Volume Sewer Customer Ordinance and Capacity, Management, Operation, and Maintenance (CMOM) program.

Coordinates the preparation and maintenance of the sanitary and storm sewer atlases, as-builts and models.

Develops and maintains operation and maintenance plans for the sanitary sewer collection and conveyance systems.

Develops and maintains operation and maintenance plans for the storm sewer systems.

Develops and manages sanitary and storm sewer capital projects.

Maintains and updates a variety of records and reports regarding matters including payroll, materials, time estimates, and work assignments.

Assists the Public Works Director in planning and administering the Utility Division budget and preparing specifications for purchase of equipment and securing contracted services.

Assists the Public Works Director in coordinating, managing, and implementing strategic planning efforts for the Utility Division of Public Works.

Remains on call a day to assist police, fire and other emergency personnel, if needed. Coordinates all emergencies regarding sewer station alarms, sewer back-ups in mains and laterals of residents, force main breaks, right-of-way, and storm water emergencies.

Responds to complaints or comments made by citizens in a well-mannered, professional demeanor; corresponds with citizens verbally and in writing.

Reviews and verifies existing wastewater sewer system capacity for new sewer connection requests from property owners and developers.

Manages consultants responsible for upgrades to City’s stormwater and wastewater system model.

Plans and implements system upgrade projects, regulatory protocols, and training manuals.

Represents the Public Works Department at meetings, including advisory board meetings as required by the Public Works Director.

Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and safety rules.

Qualifications

License registration as a Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hiring.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related field, from an accredited college or university.

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the regulatory oversight or management of a municipal Utility. Experience to include approving, developing or managing wastewater collection system infrastructure rehabilitation projects.

Safety training, including confined space entry, confined space rescue, protection against blood borne diseases, OSHA safety standards and traffic safety standards.

Valid Florida Driver’s License.

HOLIDAYS: 14 days including 3 floating days.

SICK LEAVE: 110 hours annually. Employees may convert to annual leave any unused portion of the first 64 hours of sick leave.

ANNUAL LEAVE: 93 hours in the first year of employment, increasing up to 210 after 25 years. Employees must take 40 hours of annual leave each year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 10 days for the death of an immediate family member (Parent, spouse or child). Five days for any other relative living in the same household.

HEALTH INSURANCE: Fully paid by the City (HMO Select) for employees after 30 days. Employee may purchase coverage for eligible dependents.

DENTAL INSURANCE: Available at a cost to all employees through payroll deduction.

LIFE INSURANCE: Term lif Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment equal to 1 x annual salary (up to $200,000) fully paid by the City.

TRAVEL ACCIDENT LIFE INSURANCE: Travel Accidental Death and Dismemberment policy with a $300,000 death benefit, fully paid by the City.

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: Several plans are available, such as Short Term Disability, Life Insurance and Critical Illness policies through payroll deductions.

LEGAL SERVICES: Legal Service plan available at a cost to all employees through payroll deductions.

POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH PLAN (PEHP): The City deposits $950 annually into an individual account for each employee. Monies may be used to pay premiums or medical expenses after retirement.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees may defer a portion of their pre-tax salary in the 457 Deferred Compensation Program.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: $1,500 per semester ($6,000 maximum annually) as per the City's Rules and Regulations.

VEHICLE ALLOWANCE: $450 Monthly.

PARKING ACCESS: Parking medallion provides Citywide parking access.

CELL PHONE: Cell phone provided at a monthly cost of $20.00, if required by department.

RECREATIONAL USE: Employee, spouse and immediate family members seventeen (17) years of age and under are entitled to the benefits below:

• Venetian Pool – No charge for daily admission.

• Tennis Centers – No charge for daily court fees

• Youth Center – 50% off residential rates for memberships and 25% off camps and other programs.

Golf at Biltmore & Granada:

• Monday through Friday – no charge

• Saturday, Sunday and Holidays:

  - Before Noon – Twilight fees apply - After Noon – No charge (cart fees apply at all times)

PENSION: Employees have an option to participate in the Coral Gables Retirement System or (if hired after 9/8/2015) a 401(a) defined contribution plan provided by the City.

VESTING: 10 years (Retirement System).

CONTRIBUTION: 10% effective October 1, 2016. (Mandatory Employee contribution under the Retirement System).

RETIREMENT SYSTEM NORMAL RETIREMENT: Employees are eligible for retirement once they meet the Rule of Eighty (80): years of service plus age must equal Eighty, or age 65 with six (6) years of service, or age 62 with 10 years of service

Employees hired on or after 10/1/10 earn a pension benefit of 3% of average final compensation for the first 10 years of service, and 2.25% of average final compensation (5 year average) for each year thereafter, up to a maximum of 75% of average final compensation.

MILITARY/GOVERNMENT BUY-BACK: Employees may buy-back up to five years of qualified previous government employment.

DROP: The Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) allows an employee to defer retirement and begin accumulating retirement benefits with interest, without terminating employment. Employees are eligible upon reaching the following requirements (whichever occurs first):

• Rule of 80

• Age 65 with six (6) years of service

• Age 62 with ten (10) years of service

Note: Benefits subject to change.

OR

DEFINED CONTRIBUTION 401 (a)

VESTING: 5 years

CONTRIBUTION: City contributes 10% of base salary per year under the 401(a) plan. (No employee contribution required.)

01

Do you have a Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hiring?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field, from an accredited college or university?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Do you have five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the regulatory oversight or management of a municipal Utility and experience to include approving, developing or managing wastewater collection system infrastructure rehabilitation projects? Please explain.

  04

  Do you have safety training, including confined space entry, confined space rescue, protection against blood borne diseases, OSHA safety standards and traffic safety standards?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

The City of Coral Gables

Address

214 Minorca Avenue Coral Gables, Florida, 33134

Phone

305-460-5523

Website

http://www.coralgables.com