Coastal Program Manager

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Coastal Program Manager

Salary

$71,801.00 - $87,000.00 Annually

Location

Boca Raton, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

03848

Department

Municipal Services

Division

Administration 44/11001

Opening Date

07/15/2024

Closing Date

8/23/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Y1

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Job Description

This position consists of professional, technical, supervisory, and administrative engineering project management work for the City of Boca Raton's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This position also performs professional, technical, and administrative work in restoring, managing, and directing the coastal resources in the City of Boca Raton. Encompassing dune management, shore protection, erosion control and all activities associated with the Boca Raton Inlet. This position supervises the dredge section of the Municipal Services Department. Independent work is performed under the general direction of the City Civil Engineer.

Essential Functions

• Manages information regarding Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects from conceptual ideas through construction and warranty periods in the categories of beaches, shore protection, seawalls, bridges, buildings, roads, utilities, trails, drainage, recreation, and parks facilities;

• Develops project scope, work plans, strategy, schedule, and resource allocations;

• Selects professional engineering consultants, evaluates existing operations, and prepares engineering solutions which include economic, environmental, and community impacts;

• Oversees the preparation of engineering, architecture and landscape architecture specifications and bid documents;

• Coordinates internal and external reviews and permits;

• Estimates construction costs;

• Prepares, monitors, and tracks annual departmental budget request for operating expenses and capital projects;

• Coordinates budgeting and payments for coastal engineering design, construction and other related costs to projects;

• Writes requests for proposals, qualifications, and scopes of work to include change orders and amendments to consulting agreements and memorandums to City Council;

• Prepares and reviews detailed engineering plans and specifications;

• Supervises the work of designers, project engineers, project managers, inspectors and contractors to assure compliance with City standards and specifications;

• Assists in resolving problems with contractors/consultants and negotiates settlements in disputes regarding contracted work;

• Presents information to various City Council appointed Advisory Boards and City Council regarding CIP;

• Assists in the development of CIP goals, policies, and annual work program using information about the City's infrastructure and its overall relationship to the City of Boca Raton Comprehensive Plan;

• Ensures compliance with the City's codes, specifications and standards; and federal and state environmental rules as related to area of assignment;

• Reads and interprets guidelines, maps, plats, site plans, landscape plans, trail plans, grading plans, irrigation plans, and other plans to develop engineering scopes and design plans; Leads and coordinates special projects related to coastal programs;

• Coordinates activities such as funding requests, representation, and interaction with various agencies including Florida State agencies, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other agencies;

• Coordinates lobbying efforts with State and Federal legislature;

• Acts as liaison between City officials, consultants, contractors, the general public, media and permitting agencies;

• Designs and manages coastal, estuarine, restoration/enhancement projects including environmental State and Federal permitting and development of construction plans and specifications as necessary;

• Develops and submits quarterly Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Palm Beach County reimbursement requests;

• Manages grant preparation, submittal, and monitoring for local, state, or federal funding requests for grant assistance consideration of the Citywide coastal program;

• Supervises the dredge section, including writing performance evaluations and making employment recommendations; Provides support to other departments, divisions, and sections as necessary;

• Participates as the liaison for various boards including the Marine Advisory Board, Florida Shore Beach, Palm Beach Countywide Coastal Council.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of civil engineering and understanding of coastal resources;

• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, environmental rules and funding procedures;

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership technique;

• Advanced computer skills including all Microsoft Office programs;

• Skill in analyzing and organizing technical data;

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail;

• Ability to analyze data, prepare cost estimates, perform economic and environmental studies, design projects, and prepare reports;

• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs;

• Ability to conduct inspections of City infrastructure;

• Ability to supervise the work of others effectively;

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with associates, department officials, contractors, consultants, media, and the general public;

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, coastal engineering or related field required;

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional management experience in the design, installation, management, and construction of engineering infrastructure projects including seawall, drainage systems, bridge, building, beach renourishment, shore protection, park facilities and trail projects as appropriate to the position required.

CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:

• Engineering Intern Certificate, Professional Engineering License, or Florida General Contractors license preferred;

• Open Water Diver Certification preferred.

  The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity (https://www.myboca.us/1226/Equal-Employment-Opportunity) , Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Full-Time Non-Bargaining Employees

ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.

Year of Service Accrual

0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month

5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month

10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month

15 full years and over 14 hours per month

CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.

SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:

Years of service Percentage

Less than 2 full years 0%

2 to 5 full years 10%

5 to 10 full years 20%

10 full years or more 30%

Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%

HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee Dental (DHMO or Basic PPO Plan) & Vision (Basic Plan) paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the Employee + Dependent(s) for the Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan.

CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: As of December 1 each year - Paid during the month of December.

Year of Service Benefit

5 to 10 full years $600 annually

10 to 15 full years $800 annually

15 full years and over $1,100 annually

RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:

• An option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will not require a mandatory contribution. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of the annual base wages annually. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.

• An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan option is available. There is a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent employee contribution.

• The two (2) options will be fully explained prior to an irrevocable selection.

Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.

HOLIDAYS: 14 per year: 11 recognized holidays and 3 floating days which are allocated for the fiscal year beginning October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Floating holidays must be used within the fiscal year. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.

FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State; Up to 5 workdays - Out of State

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City’s Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.

MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.

EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.