Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners
Program Manager I (Special Projects)
Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners, Sanford, Florida, United States, 32771
This is a professional role that entails lead responsibility for a diverse range of projects and initiatives, including grants, emergency management, hydrology, and meteorology oversight, as well as special events and activities within the Roads-Stormwater Division and the Public Works Department. The position aims to enhance operational efficiency and improve community response during emergency situations.
**Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.
**Additional compensation based on licensure.
Note:
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
Lead, coordinate, and oversee the Public Works Emergency Management Team to ensure effective response and preparedness.
Must have the ability to work varying schedules prior to, during, and following EOC activations, and assume on-call related duties when requested or when required.
Update and manage the Public Works Cooperative Plan, Phone Bank Teams, Assessment Teams, Sandbag Operations, and department emergency roles.
Collaborate with key stakeholders such as the Emergency Management Team, Public Information Office, Sheriff's Office, and Fire Department to strengthen countywide emergency response initiatives.
Develop and maintain partnerships with all seven cities, Duke Energy, and FPL to establish cohesive sandbag operations and roadside response teams.
Oversee all Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) projects related to Public Works after a natural disaster, which includes managing funding, reporting, project management, and closeouts.
Work closely with the Engineering CIP Administrator.
Serve on working groups and committees, including the Resilience Working Group, Floodplain Management Working Group, and the CRS Working Group.
Manage contracts for real-time hydrology monitoring of rivers and creeks in collaboration with USGS.
Oversee the hydrology management of over 125 lakes, ensuring data is accurately read monthly and integrated into the Seminole County Watershed Atlas and WebEOC.
Manage, report, and monitor the meteorology network for Seminole County to provide reliable and timely weather information for the County.
Assist the Division Manager in the oversight and management of the division's best management policies, procedures, and processes.
Collaborate with the Division Manager to develop, coordinate, and facilitate employee training and development, and create team-building exercises for management and staff.
Participate in the Division's marketing and communications program(s), including advisories and bulletins, brochures, newsletters, website content, and social media, to inform the public of the roles, resources, and activities of Roads-Stormwater.
Contribute to the development of content for the department's website and County social media pages.
Prepare and make oral and written presentations.
Assist the Division Manager in administering technology software upgrades/installations, testing new applications to improve productivity, and performing internal technical support for the department.
Any other special projects as requested.
Additional Duties Perform related work as required.
This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Work may be day, night, weekend, holiday, or overnight. Must be available to work on a schedule as needed.*
The employee must be able to report to the EOC when notified and must remain in the emergency role in the EOC for the duration of the event.
*The county’s “Pay for work during emergencies or disasters” policy shall apply.
Bachelor's degree in business management or a closely related field, or at least five (5) years of experience in federal, state, or local emergency management duties, contract and project management.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Must obtain NIMS ISC 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 & 800 certification.
Knowledge of the weather and hydrology network in the County.
FDEP Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector certification required.
Considerable knowledge of computer systems, project planning, implementation, database concepts, and database management.
Skilled in the use of personal computer and associated software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Website Content Management, JDE, SharePoint, OnBase, and CRM applications.
Experience in the use of automated systems and facility management software.
Familiarity with government processes and operations.
Knowledge of public budgeting and finance.
Demonstrates the ability to supervise personnel effectively.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
Leadership, motivational, analytical, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills.
All employees must attend Seminole County required training.
Department-specific training courses per position may be required.
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**Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.
**Additional compensation based on licensure.
Note:
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
Lead, coordinate, and oversee the Public Works Emergency Management Team to ensure effective response and preparedness.
Must have the ability to work varying schedules prior to, during, and following EOC activations, and assume on-call related duties when requested or when required.
Update and manage the Public Works Cooperative Plan, Phone Bank Teams, Assessment Teams, Sandbag Operations, and department emergency roles.
Collaborate with key stakeholders such as the Emergency Management Team, Public Information Office, Sheriff's Office, and Fire Department to strengthen countywide emergency response initiatives.
Develop and maintain partnerships with all seven cities, Duke Energy, and FPL to establish cohesive sandbag operations and roadside response teams.
Oversee all Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) projects related to Public Works after a natural disaster, which includes managing funding, reporting, project management, and closeouts.
Work closely with the Engineering CIP Administrator.
Serve on working groups and committees, including the Resilience Working Group, Floodplain Management Working Group, and the CRS Working Group.
Manage contracts for real-time hydrology monitoring of rivers and creeks in collaboration with USGS.
Oversee the hydrology management of over 125 lakes, ensuring data is accurately read monthly and integrated into the Seminole County Watershed Atlas and WebEOC.
Manage, report, and monitor the meteorology network for Seminole County to provide reliable and timely weather information for the County.
Assist the Division Manager in the oversight and management of the division's best management policies, procedures, and processes.
Collaborate with the Division Manager to develop, coordinate, and facilitate employee training and development, and create team-building exercises for management and staff.
Participate in the Division's marketing and communications program(s), including advisories and bulletins, brochures, newsletters, website content, and social media, to inform the public of the roles, resources, and activities of Roads-Stormwater.
Contribute to the development of content for the department's website and County social media pages.
Prepare and make oral and written presentations.
Assist the Division Manager in administering technology software upgrades/installations, testing new applications to improve productivity, and performing internal technical support for the department.
Any other special projects as requested.
Additional Duties Perform related work as required.
This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Work may be day, night, weekend, holiday, or overnight. Must be available to work on a schedule as needed.*
The employee must be able to report to the EOC when notified and must remain in the emergency role in the EOC for the duration of the event.
*The county’s “Pay for work during emergencies or disasters” policy shall apply.
Bachelor's degree in business management or a closely related field, or at least five (5) years of experience in federal, state, or local emergency management duties, contract and project management.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Must obtain NIMS ISC 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 & 800 certification.
Knowledge of the weather and hydrology network in the County.
FDEP Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector certification required.
Considerable knowledge of computer systems, project planning, implementation, database concepts, and database management.
Skilled in the use of personal computer and associated software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Website Content Management, JDE, SharePoint, OnBase, and CRM applications.
Experience in the use of automated systems and facility management software.
Familiarity with government processes and operations.
Knowledge of public budgeting and finance.
Demonstrates the ability to supervise personnel effectively.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
Leadership, motivational, analytical, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills.
All employees must attend Seminole County required training.
Department-specific training courses per position may be required.
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