Utilities Infrastructure Program Manager (Program Manager)

Job TitleThis is professional work directing one or more Infrastructure operations, maintenance, repair, design and construction programs/projects.Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesThis section includes but may not be limited to:Assimilates, analyzes, and disseminates information and data pertaining to issues affecting the program, program recipients, and the general public.Formulates recommendations and prepares comments to present to higher-level management, employees in the same or other departments and agencies of the County government, State and Federal agencies, and non-profit and private sector organizations.Supervises overall personnel functions and operations, including annual evaluations, staff meetings, assignment of work, review of completed assignments, timesheet approval, leave request approval, and timely resolution of personnel issues; and supervises lower-level, union represented professionals and other employees by furnishing advice and instructions.Develops and administers procurement processes, including preparing requests for proposals (RFP's), advertising, review, and evaluation of bids and proposals, contract preparation and processing, and notification of contract award; provides contractor performance oversight.Plans and writes grant applications and manages grant-funded projects.Maintains liaison with contractors, funding sources (e.g., State or Federal), and other government agencies to plan and design utility projects; reviews plans or changes and amendments to plans, and develops and implements systems for fiscal management of funds.Initiates action to authorize, revise, continue, or discontinue assistance and services based on the results of reviews of circumstances of clients. Analyzes, adapts, and/or implements departmental or agency operating and administrative practices and procedures related to records management, forms used, reports generated, and various other phases of program organization and administration.Maintains contacts with individuals, families, or groups to develop up-to-date information to help them explore solutions to their utility problems, and/or initiate appropriate and timely action.Facilitates or expedites recommendations and innovative strategies to address and correct County problems and issues by providing background information and data to appropriate public and private groups.Initiates, coordinates, or contributes to such special events as workshops, professional conferences, seminars, and public hearings.Works with the Utility Administrator to compile and present the proposed operating budget; monitors the yearly budget.Performs and/or coordinates inspections of Public Works Agreements and Department Programs/Projects to ensure adherence to specifications and standards.Performs related duties as required.Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:Thorough knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations that apply to provisions and limitations of the program to which assigned.Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of program development, implementation, management, and evaluation; and the laws, rules, and regulations that apply to the program to which assigned.Knowledge of the general principles of procurement, contract management, and personnel administration, as required.Knowledge of Federal and/or State grant funding requirements and regulations.Skill in leading assigned employees, providing instruction, mentorship, and reviewing their work.Skill in managing work flow and provide assistance with personnel issues.Skill in explaining and defending ideas and positions, both orally and in writing, and in persuading individuals and groups to support assigned program activities or decisions.Ability to conduct analytical studies and make recommendations concerning effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of assigned program(s).Ability to deal tactfully, effectively and equitably with people.Ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office if necessary.Minimum QualificationsGraduation from an accredited four-year college or university and four (4) or more years of experience directing or carrying out assignments for water distribution system and wastewater collection system programs. Note: The graduation from an accredited four-year college or university may be substituted on a year-for-year basis with four (4) years of experience directing or carrying out assignments for water distribution system and wastewater collection system programs, for a combined total of up to eight (8) or more years of experience directing or carrying out assignments for water distribution system and wastewater collection system programs Note: An accredited university or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States. For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement.Supplemental Qualifications1) Two (2) years of Supervisory Experience 2) Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Environmental Science, or Related Field 3) Certification in Maryland's Waterworks and Waste System Operator or a related state certification GovernmentJobs.com