Salary : $58,905.60 – $94,244.80 Annually
Location : Punta Gorda, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 19339
Department: Planning
Division: Urban Design
Opening Date: 10/06/2023
Description
An advanced highly technical administrative position responsible for overseeing capital projects, studies, and master plans from inception to completion by ensuring compliance with Federal, State, Local, and City specifications and expectations.
Normal Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. Additional hours, including weekends and holidays may be required.
Example Of Duties
Essential FUNCTIONS AND DUTIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned as dictated by operational necessity.
- Manage Capital Projects, Planning Studies, & Master Plans as well as assist with projects in other departments.
- Prepare reports, documents and assists staff with financial tracking, including collecting and reporting financial leveraging information.
- Develop recommendations for current and long term planning projects; prepares technical studies and reports.
- Perform coordinating functions with local, regional, state, and federal entities where their interests overlap with the economic development interests of the City and the implementation of the comprehensive plan.
- Prepare and processes all purchase orders, accounts payable, and requests for subcontractor payments.
- Prepare statistical reports, grant applications, and studies associated with departmental research, market analyses, and funding needs.
- Prepare and present both verbal and written reports which may include public presentations; conduct related public information and citizen involvement programs.
- Supervise projects in the conceptual and design phase and serve as liaison between developers, engineers, consultants, and contractors. Assist in coordinating and monitoring the administration of grant programs to include policy, contract, and program development, and facilitation of jurisdictional coordination.
- Assist in the coordination with local, regional, state, and federal entities where their interests overlap with the economic development interests of the City and the implementation of the comprehensive plan.
- Assist in preparing and submittal of Requests for Proposals (RFP), scopes of work, sub awards/subcontracts, bids, and other procurement information as necessary.
- Assist in conducting studies; develop various maps, graphics, text and illustrative materials used in reports and presentations with the aid of applicable computer software applications.
- Attend and represent the City at other agency meetings; prepares and presents public presentations.
- Assist in the development and implementation of architectural design standards and guidelines to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the City.
- Assist with collecting, assembling, summarizing, and analyzing basic data involved in planning, such as land use, population, economic characteristics, traffic, services, historic preservation, land development, and other factors pertinent to a master planning or a comprehensive planning program.
- Effectively execute planning activities including implementing policy and programs within established resource and budgetary constraints; read, understand, and interpret a variety of written documentation and graphic material.
- Maintain liaison with city boards and commissions, city departments, private and government officials and agencies regarding assigned projects, programs and related issues.
- Monitor various related governmental legislative, fiscal and regulatory activities; maintains a working knowledge of implementation techniques including organizational, regulatory, fiscal and economic development techniques.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and, certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of City organization, operations, policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations to effectively perform the functions and duties of the position.
- Knowledge of procurement and finance and procurement processes.
- Knowledge of project development, scheduling, monitoring, and control systems.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of urban planning, engineering, architecture, or related field .
- Knowledge of principles of municipal and private sector budgeting, accounting, and finance methods .
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting, finance and grants application and management.
- Knowledge and principles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), specifically Title II and Title VI.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering, architecture, or related field.
- Knowledge and experience with FDOT Standards and Specifications.
- Able to interpret information accurately and make decisions according to existing laws, regulations, and policies.
- Able to perform complex work assignments with guidance within established policies, procedures, and practices.
- Able to explain information in a clear and understandable manner to non-technical persons.
- Able to review the work products of others for conformance with standards.
- Able to produce written documents in the English language with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
- Able to communicate orally in the English language with other employees, agencies, contractors, and the public by phone and in a group setting.
- Able to use and interpret graphical information such as construction plans, schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts, layouts, other visual aids, and electronic project management applications .
- Able to work on several projects or issues simultaneously .
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- College degree in planning, project management, or related field or five (5) or more years’ experience in planning, with supervisory responsibility.
- Five (5) years of responsible experience in capital improvement, design and/or construction projects at a level which required supervision or participation in the planning and programming processes.
- Five (5) years’ experience in Federal, State, and Local regulations.
- Five (5) years’ experience in grant and finance management.
- Any combination of education and experience which provides the requisite mental and communication skills.
- Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Local Agency Planning (LAP) Certification highly desirable or the ability to acquire.
- ADA Coordination Training Certification highly desirable or the ability to acquire.
- Experience in automated mapping, GIS, or database administration highly desirable but not required.
- Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Exercises indirect supervisory authority over consultants, contractors, and sub-contractors who are performing work for the City.
- May be required to exercise supervisory authority over other office or clerical personnel.
Supplemental Information
Essential Physical Abilities:
Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time
Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time
N/A = Not applicable
Physical SkillsConstantFrequentOccasionalN/AHeavy lifting (45 lbs.. and over) XModerate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.) X Light lifting (under 15 lbs.) X Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over) X Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.) X Light carrying (under 15 lbs.) X Reaching above shoulder X Use of fingersX Both hands requiredX Climbing (use of legs and arms) XClimbing (legs only) XGood near visionX Good distant visionX Both eyes requiredX Depth perception X Distinguishing basic colorsX Distinguishing shades of colorsX Good hearing (with or without hearing aid)X Straight pullingX Pulling hand over hand XPushing XWalking XStanding X Crawling X Kneeling XBending X Balancing X Stooping XJumping X Running XThrowing XDriving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.) XDriving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.) XOther
Environmental Conditions:
Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time
Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time
N/A = Not applicable
EnvironmentConstantFrequentOccasionalN/AWork InsideX Work Outside X In the Heat X In the Cold X In High Humidity XIn Dampness or Chilliness XIn Dry Conditions X In or with Noisy Conditions X In Darkness XIn or with Dusty Conditions XWith Silica, Asbestos, etc. XWith Fumes or Gases XWith Smoke or Flames XWith Chemicals X With Solvents XWith Grease or Oils XWith Radiant Energy XWith Electrical Energy XOn Slippery Surfaces XOn Uneven Surfaces XIn or With Moving Objects XIn or With Ladders/Scaffolding XAt Heights above Ground Level XBelow Ground Level XIn Water XWith Explosives XWith Poor Ventilation X With Odors XWith Unusual Fatigue Factors X Other Relevant Information:
Disclaimers:
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Individuals who cannot perform some of the requirements because they pose health or safety risks to themselves or other employees may be excluded from this position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by this supervisor. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATEMENT:
Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees may be subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee’s official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.
The City of Punta Gorda is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will not knowingly permit discrimination in hiring, promotion, or other conditions of employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Disclaimer: The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Certain Service Members and Veterans, and the spouses and family members of such Service Members and Veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain Service Members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.