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Position Title: Program Manager I - Public Works (Special Projects)Department: Public WorksJob Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $85,379.21 - $132,344.16 AnnuallyJob Number: NB214-17Location Fort Lauderdale, FL, FL Description: POSITION SUMMARYThis position will be responsible for leading the coordination efforts for our Alpha accreditation. The person in this role will be working on special projects with supervision from the Public Works Director and Public Works Assistant Director - Engineering. Responsibilities also include handling special engineering projects as it relates to Fortify Fort Lauderdale. Program Manager I provides administrative and management services for personnel involved in the provision of services to the public through a complex, specialized departmental program, under the direction a department director or designee. Responsibilities include coordinating activities of a major program(s); supervising employees and/or external consultants; handling daily staff assignments; planning and administering budgets; controlling income and revenue; tracking program expenses; monitoring the progress of operations; and analyzing and reporting program performance to executive team and directors.This is a classified position covered by the Personnel Rules.This is a Management Category II position which includes eight (8) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $340/month. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.Manages the work of assigned personnel; develops detailed work plans, delegates and reviews work assignments; hires, trains, and evaluates employeesDirects the recruitment and hiring of non-professional personnelAssists in the development of objectives and goals; analyzes and reports on metricsEnsures relevant standards, processes, and regulations are upheldDevelop efficient strategies and tactics to ensure that programs deliver outcome desired by the department and CityDevelops and maintains process improvement strategies, identifying, managing, and improving core processesServes as the team leader in working with City staff to develop program initiatives; assesses cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and implementation methodsPrepares and administers budget for assigned programs or division; prioritizes and approves expensesPrepares productivity and informational reports, City Commission and Purchasing memorandums, and general correspondence with the public as applicableDevelops Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Intents to Bid (ITB) for services and productsCoordinates with Procurement Services, Risk Management and City Attorney on the drafting of contractsSupports strategic planning for the program and divisionPerforms related work as required JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree in public administration, business management or a closely related field.Three (3) to five (5) years in the development, implementation and administration of programs, methods and/or procedures; evaluation of program and operation effectiveness; development of administrative practices to meet program, policy, organizational or legislative change. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.At least three (3) years of supervisory experience may be required for supervisory roles. To claim Veterans' Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connect