Stormwater Supervisor

Public Works Manager

Performs administrative, managerial, and supervisory work involving the planning, organizing and management of the Public Works Transportation Division. Transportation Responsibilities include supervisory work in the direction of activities in the Public Works Department's Roadway & Maintenance Division. The Manager is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and directing the division's activities in the street, alley, parking lot, sidewalk maintenance, and repair.

Assists in managing the operation of the Transportation Division.

Assists in the administration and management of departmental activities in the areas of assigned responsibility; processes requests from the public; investigates and resolves complaints.

Assists in coordinating inter-division activities and joint projects.

Ensures coordination of public works activities with state and county governmental agencies and other City departments in areas of mutual interest.

Assists in the coordination of the development of division safety programs.

Assists in preparing and administrating the Transportation Division budget and preparing other appropriate annual budgets.

Assists in preparing specifications for specialized equipment and materials common to that required in areas of responsibility.

Assists in evaluating bids received on such equipment and recommends to the Department Director.

Assists periodically in evaluating the cost of providing certain services or the performance of certain work assignments compared to the cost if done under a private contract.

Supervises, directs, and advises the staff of the Transportation section, manages personnel and resources, and assists in developing schedules for departmental work programs.

Prioritizes daily duties and assignments of the section given the changes in daily workload and delegates duties to the staff to ensure an equitable distribution of the workload and effective cross-training.

Assures that City policy concerning purchasing procedures and accounting principles are accurately and consistently applied to the accounts payable process by establishing procedures, reviewing the work of subordinates and other divisional personnel for compliance with those procedures, and answering questions.

Conducts performance evaluations for employees in the Transportation section.

Interprets and explains policies to employees and the public.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Supervisory Responsibilities : Transportation Division Employees

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of management as applied to public works activities, including maintenance of streets, alleys, parking lots, and drainage.

Knowledge of FDOT codes and regulations.

Thorough knowledge of plans, specifications, materials, methods, and techniques utilized to maintain streets, highways, utility, and drainage systems.

Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and coordinate large and diverse maintenance projects and activities and provide for the effective utilization of personnel and resources.

Ability to meet deadlines and stay calm under stressful situations.

Ability to effectively supervise, interact with, and motivate a group of subordinates possessing diverse personality traits.

Ability to train and evaluate subordinates' performance and communicate concerns about performance encouragingly.

Ability to adhere to developed standards, policies, and procedures, make independent judgments on applying established policies or procedures to unforeseen circumstances, and resolve problems that may arise during business.

Ability to delegate authority and responsibility and to schedule work on a long-term basis.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City officials, employees, state and federal engineering agencies, and the general public.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including preparing and presenting reports to supervisors or administrative staff.

Ability to effectively communicate with the public and co-workers professionally, business likely.

Ability to represent the City and the Public Works Department professionally, courteously, and helpfully.

Ability to guide the interaction of the Transportation Division with other functions of the Public Works Department as a cohesive team.

Education and Experience : High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED; five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in stormwater / transportation construction projects related to this position; three (3) years of experience in a responsible supervisory capacity in a stormwater / transportation construction-related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the necessary intermediate knowledge, skills, and abilities and other competencies necessary for the position.

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements : Valid Florida Driver's License required, and a Commercial Driver's License Class B Asphalt Paving Level 1 & 2 preferred Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays This position may be designated as Mission Critical by the City Manager

Physical and Mental Demands : The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, as established in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Essential Physical Skills : Medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force regularly or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy. The job risks exposure to bright / dim light, dusts, pollen, extreme heat / cold, wet / humid conditions, extreme noise levels, animals / wildlife, vibration, fumes, noxious odors, traffic, and moving machinery. The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception. Mental Demands : Required to use written and oral communication skills Read and interpret data, information and documents Work under deadlines with constant interruptions

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee regularly works outside in various weather conditions Work may require exposure to hazardous conditions and noxious chemicals Other Duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Performs other related duties as assigned. All City of Bartow employees are considered EOC essential in times of emergency. An e-role will be provided to each employee when an emergency is declared. As a City of Bartow employee, you are a public servant of a local entity and are responsible to adhere to the Florida State Statute governing the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees Florida State Statute Chapter 112. Additionally, all Bartow employees are subject to Chapter 119 of the Florida State Statutes which governs public records.