Manager Safety & Training (Water Resources)

Job Overview

This position performs general executive level managerial / administrative duties across the Department’s Safety, Training, and Systems Reliability Division Administrative operating groups.  Oversees implementation of workplace safety and loss initiatives, development and delivery of technical and professional development training programs, all administrative support functions for the Systems Reliability Division, and coordination of established employee engagement initiatives. This position also serves as Logistics Chief in WRD’s emergency response Incident Command Structure (ICS). 

Salary

$89,044 - $122,532

*Internal rates may vary based on the selected candidate’s current grade.

Ideal Candidate

 The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced and multi-faceted professional with a strong background in adult learning, organizational development, industrial safety, and emergency response protocols. The ideal candidate will be skilled in instructional design, development, and delivery of organizational training programs for adult learners, highly proficient in developing curriculum and training materials and translating complex information into clear, accessible instruction with the ability to engage audiences ranging from frontline employees to senior leadership. The ideal candidate must be highly organized and detail oriented, able to prioritize and manage multiple projects. The ideal candidate must demonstrate exceptional presentation and facilitation skills which support operational and professional development goals. Strong written communication skills are essential for creating documentation, training resources, and employee related messaging. The ideal candidate is proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. The ideal candidate should have supervisory experience, as well as experience managing budgets and operational performance, supporting procurement or coordination of program-related commodities, and maintaining strong organizational and administrative practices. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently and collaboratively with leadership and staff as required to meet organizational goals. 

Core Values

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.

• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

   

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

• Direct and supervise staff and functions, including the development, monitoring, and reporting of performance objectives for group activities, implementing performance management practices, determining staffing levels, preparing personnel evaluations and related documents. 

• Manage departmental safety program, to include workplace safety and loss prevention initiatives. This includes but is not limited to reportable at-fault accidents and/or injuries in the workplace, site inspections, annual Tier 2 reporting and fire extinguisher inspection, relevant safety training, and workplace safety initiatives.

• Oversee implementation of workplace training initiatives to include technical, professional development, career progression, leadership, and CEU accredited training offerings.

• Oversee personnel support, departmental training, change management, and administrative processes in support of department personnel, their professional development and the enhancement of efficient operations.
• Oversee administrative staff for Systems Reliability division, ensuring efficient and accurate processing of administrative support tasks for SRD personnel, including procurement, payroll, and recruiting/onboarding needs.
• Establish level of service for assigned units, review management of budget by staff, direct preparation of annual budget for Safety, Training, and SRD Administrative teams.
• Assign subordinate responsibilities and establish guidelines for personnel training, evaluation, scheduling, discipline, and daily operations.

• Acts as department liaison on the County’s United Way Planning Committee and oversees employee engagement initiatives including, but not limited to, quarterly distribution of The Watering Hole newsletter, managing the departmental Employee Suggestion Box program, PUD-ENGAGE email correspondence, SRD Employee Recognition Program, and SRD Milestone Anniversary Recognition Program. 
  Also coordinates WRD’s annual fundraising barbecue event managing 200+ volunteers, collaborating with leadership and facilities on site safety and operations, overseeing ticketing, revenue, expenses, and vendor payments, organizing activities (games, bake sale, car show), and event-day traffic management.

• Other related duties as assigned

Nature of Work

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move object, including the human body.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.  Job are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Working Conditions

Works in an office or remotely and attends meetings at various locations, generally 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with some weekend work.  May be required to work additional hours to meet deadlines, handle workload, or when activated for emergency response.

Physical Effort

Must be able to walk various facilities and perform typical desk job activities.

Minimum Qualifications

A four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, focused on business, organizational communication, or related disciplines; AND

5 years of experience in occupational safety/risk management, learning and development, instructional design, or a related field including at least 2 years in a supervisory role; OR

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted below. (For education and experience only, does not include legally required Licenses or Certifications.)

Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License

Job Specific Competencies

• Knowledge of Water Resources operations, and applicable County policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Strong working knowledge of County procurement processes and guidelines
• Skill in the application of management / supervisory techniques

• Skill in motivating subordinates to perform well

• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local employee safety regulations.

Key Job Requirements

• Critical Thinking-Work is broad in scope and requires a high degree of analytical ability and critical thinking to manage organizational and emergency response duties.
• Decision Making-Independent judgement required to recommend departmental / County objectives, evaluate new approaches to problem solving, assess changing situations.
• Communication-Requires excellent oral and written communications skills, to enable effective communication with internal and external contacts. Requires considerable tact, discretion, and communication skills to obtain collaboration of others in pursuit of departmental success.
• Strategic Planning-Required to plan for current year activities, while developing longer term strategic vision for operational needs
• Managerial/Operational Skills-Must display commitment to team building, improving efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery.
• Leadership-Requires sound ethical and professional conduct. Ensures that the Department and County goals are pursued to support departmental success.
• Analytical Ability-The ability to conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information to reach an answer or conclusion.
• Managing Complexity-Must have the ability to manage several different projects simultaneously

Emergency Management Responsibilities

In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee's department, the County's Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.