Program Manager I - Public Works (Streets and Sidewalk)

Overview The Streets and Sidewalk Program Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and supervising the City’s roadway maintenance operations, including street resurfacing, sidewalk repairs, signage, pavement markings, and related infrastructure. This position leads field personnel, manages budgets and contracts, ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and coordinates maintenance activities to provide safe, reliable, and well‑maintained transportation infrastructure for the community. Responsibilities Manages the work of assigned personnel; develops detailed work plans, delegates and reviews work assignments; hires, trains, and evaluates employees. Directs the recruitment and hiring of non‑professional personnel. Assists in the development of objectives and goals; analyzes and reports on metrics. Ensures relevant standards, processes, and regulations are upheld. Develops efficient strategies and tactics to ensure that programs deliver outcomes desired by the department and City. Develops and maintains process improvement strategies, identifying, managing, and improving core processes. Serves as the team leader in working with City staff to develop program initiatives; assesses cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and implementation methods. Prepares and administers budget for assigned programs or division; prioritizes and approves expenses. Prepares productivity and informational reports, City Commission and Purchasing memorandums, and general correspondence with the public as applicable. Develops Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Intents to Bid (ITB) for services and products. Coordinates with Procurement Services, Risk Management and City Attorney on the drafting of contracts. Supports strategic planning for the program and division. Performs related work as required. Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor’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. To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service‑connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs ( Physical Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Fort Lauderdale