• Job Description

  Req#: R-1214

  Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

  Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

  Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

  Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

  Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

  CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

  Closing:

  12/1/2023

  Salary:

  $62,504 - 100,027 USD Annually

  Job Summary:

  This is a professional and supervisory position providing project management, program administration and coordination related to compliance with the City's municipal stormwater permit and other similar regulatory compliance efforts. Work assignments are performed independently requiring skill and experience in environmental permitting and regulatory compliance programs and are reviewed by a senior engineer or the City Engineer. Work accomplishments will be measured by effectiveness as work program team leader, supervisor and project manager, the quality and completeness of the work, number of work assignments completed, and amount of time billed to work assignments and projects.
  
  Position reports to a Program Engineer.

  Hiring range: $62,504.00 - $81,255.00

  Additional Compensation/Benefits:
  - Additional $3,800 employee benefit dollars; the unused balance of which can be kept as taxable income

  - Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with a generous 6% City match

  - Benefits also include 12 paid leave days and 24 hour full access to City fitness center. Continuous learning is supported through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
  - May receive up to $2,500 in relocation assistance for candidates outside Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, or Manatee counties.

  - Flexible Workplace schedule may be available

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

  Leadership

  • Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan

  • Champions a high performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives

  • Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services

  • Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

  Management

  • Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities

  • Follows suggested procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance

  Technical

  • Apply advanced environmental science and policy, stormwater management and engineering principles and techniques following established guidelines, policies, and procedures in performing environmental compliance program administration and project management:

    • Plans and coordinates the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) compliance program for the City

    • Plans, conducts, coordinates and supervises stormwater compliance inspections, investigations and enforcement activities

    • Maintains accurate, clear, and concise records for the NPDES database and monitors and coordinates compliance activities that are being performed by other departments/divisions through continuous monitoring of projects, policies and procedures related to management, operation and maintenance of the City's municipal separate stormwater system

    • Develops, implements, and conducts environmental public education programs

  • Develops, coordinates and manages environmental compliance strategies, studies and projects:

    • Responsible for coordinating compliance with Total Maximum Daily Load (TMLD) and Numeric Nutrient Criteria (NNC) in accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements

    • Project management and coordination of watershed studies and environmental projects

  • Prepares and revises City Ordinances and engineering standards and specifications relating to stormwater management and pollution prevention

  • Develops and Coordinates grant requests for environmental and stormwater related projects through local, state, and federal agencies

  • Serves as supervisor over personnel assigned to team or work program:

    • Responsibility for managing human resources by hiring, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling and disciplining (when necessary); Communicating job expectations and providing positive and constructive performance feedback; Planning, monitoring, appraising and reviewing job contributions; Mentoring and developing employees and enforcing policies and procedures

  • Develops and conducts internal training sessions and programs

  • Prepares and assists with City Commission reports and presentations

  Team Skills

  • Supports honest and transparent decision-making

  • Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments

  • Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same

  Performs related work as required.

  EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS: As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are 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 official job description.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or closely related field and five (5) years directly related experience providing project management, program administration and coordination related to compliance with the municipal stormwater permit and other similar regulatory compliance efforts

  • A minimum of one (1) year in a supervisory capacity (coaching, counseling, hiring, selection, managing performance, addressing performance improvement issues as needed and performing related supervisory tasks)

  • Valid Driver's License

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Advanced knowledge of environmental permitting and stormwater management

  • Knowledge of state and federal TMDL standards as they relate to stormwater runoff

  • Ability to:

    • supervise and conduct inspections and investigations

    • perform basic lab and field sampling techniques

    • work as effective project manager and team leader, including ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing

    • coordinate projects and work programs

  • Training and knowledge of supervisory and leadership best management practices

  WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  Work Environment: 85% inside a climate controlled building; 15% outside which includes driving.

  Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require sitting approximately six (6) hours per day, standing approximately one (1) hour per day, and walking approximately one (1) hour per day. The job also requires frequent fine manipulations, repetitive motion, and lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 15 pounds; occasional bending/stooping, grasping, reaching, and lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 44 pounds. On rare occasions work requires climbing, crawling, kneeling, pulling, pushing, and lifting/carrying objects weighing more than 45 pounds.

  Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Ability to understand what others are saying in normal conversation and on the telephone. Speaking: Ability to communicate orally with others and speak effectively on the telephone. Seeing: Ability to see and read plans and computer monitor screens, operate a vehicle, and read normal and/or fine print.

  Driving Requirements: Requires occasional driving and possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.

  Technology: The work requires ability to operate telephones, smart phones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and/or laptop computers, calculators and all associated software. The work also requires proficiency with computer hardware and software programs including project management and scheduling programs, mapping and geographic information systems, word, spreadsheet and/or database applications, internet applications, and database management.

  IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  No - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)

  No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING

  No - CREDIT CHECK

  No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.

• About the company

  Largo is located in the heart of Pinellas County along the Gulf Coast of West Central Florida just west of Tampa.

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