City of Tampa

This is highly responsible supervisory and technical work, directing the City's Water Distribution Operations.

An employee in this class is responsible for performing a wide variety of assignments involving planning, organizing, directing, and supervising the daily operations of potable and reclaimed systems. The employee is involved in policy formulation, budget planning, staffing selection and development, and the safety of all employees within the organizational chain of command.

Provides day-to-day leadership of more complex projects and initiatives.

Monitors and evaluates work practices and overall team performance; coaches and motivates other leadership team members, team leaders and specialists; facilitates groups; identifies problems in early stages; makes timely decisions; monitors and demonstrates continuous improvement.

Assists Distribution division manager in strategic planning which includes budget administration, resource allocation, goal development, employee development, performance evaluations, and tracking, implementing and completing departmental goals and objectives.

Coordinates balance of resource pool through planning with all division team leaders and support supervisors.

Ensures effective two-way communication throughout the organization; communicates with City administration; serves as intergovernmental and intradepartmental liaison.

May be assigned to the ERC Commander role during a storm activation.

Responsible for all Distribution Division responsibilities in Division Manager's absence.

Performs related work as required.

Advanced knowledge of: technical skills as defined in the skills matrix; regulatory requirements; building and directing teams; leadership; the organization, performance management; team dynamics; cost/benefit analysis; scheduling.

Graduation from an accredited high school or vocation school and twelve (12) years of progressively responsible water distribution operations experience including three (3) years supervision leading large work teams. Candidates with six (6) months of college coursework or higher is preferred.

Possession of a valid Florida driver's license

Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.