Project Manager I – Water Resources and Planning

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing project management duties for water resources, water supply, and related activities for Authority water supply facilities located in southwest DeSoto County. Job duties include water resource monitoring, performance of complex technical water resource analyses, permitting and compliance with regulatory agencies, and monitoring and management of Authority water supply sources. Employees in this class perform duties of considerable difficulty requiring initiative and judgment under general supervision.

Essential Job Functions

- Maintains familiarity, monitors, and assists with management of Authority water supply and storage facilities including an Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) system, monitor wells, surface water supply sources (Peace River and large-scale water storage reservoirs), and associated ground and surface water resources.

- Undertakes complex scientific and technical analyses and provides effective recommendations regarding water supply and resource data pertinent to the operation, management, maintenance, and sustainability of Authority water supply facilities, including water quality, water level, pumpage, storage, rainfall, flow, environmental systems, and other pertinent water resource data.

- Ensures effective compliance and reporting for Authority regulatory authorizations, including but not necessarily limited to Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) Water Use Permits (WUP), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Underground Injection Control (UIC) permits, SWFWMD and FDEP Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs), United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 404 and related Federal permits, and participates in applying for and securing these and similar regulatory authorizations.

- Provides general guidance and training to other lower-level Water Resources & Planning staff as directed by the Water Resources & Planning Manager.

- Coordinates with other large-scale landowners and water users that may affect or be affected by Authority water supply-related activities, as assigned, including but not limited to the Horse Creek Stewardship Program.

- Participates in the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Charlotte & Heartland National Estuary Partnership.

- Assesses project staffing needs and recommends appropriate staffing levels to the Water Resources & Planning Manager.

- In coordination with the Water Resources & Planning Manager, establishes procedures and guidelines to ensure effective project outcomes.

- Prepares and monitors project schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.

- Prepares and monitors project budgets to ensure cost-effective project completion.

- Coordinates project activities with appropriate internal staff, local governments, and regulatory agencies.

- Reviews and comments on draft planning, engineering, geologic, and other scientific reports, and independently drafts and completes similar documents, as appropriate.

- Provides technical assistance to support water supply facility operations, repairs, and construction.

- Supervises or participates in the preparation of regulatory compliance-related reports and submittals.

- Trains, plans, guides, and reviews the work of one or more staff members in the department or assigned to projects in coordination with the Water Resources & Planning Manager.

- Prepares work orders on these contracts and processes the invoices for work performed.

- Schedules recurring inspections for various water supply systems and water resources.

- Negotiates project pricing and related activities based on scopes of work for various projects.

- Organizes, coordinates, and attends project progress meetings with consultants and construction groups.

- Participates in the department cross-training initiatives to acquire knowledge and skill sets to support the Authority.

- Provides as-needed assistance associated with reservoir monitoring, maintenance, data analysis and regulatory compliance reporting in coordination with the Water Resources & Planning Manager.

- Provides as-needed assistance to other Water Resource and Planning Section staff on an as-needed basis.

- Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or other pertinent Natural Resources-related field; and at least two (2) years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications

- A valid State of Florida driver’s license to operate the motor vehicle operated. The requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

- Within two years of employment or placement (Preferred)

- Completion of Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

- Knowledge of water resources and supplies.

- Knowledge of project management principles and practice.

- Knowledge of the functions, activities, requirements and objectives of assigned projects.

- Knowledge of the PRMRWSA policies and procedures.

- Knowledge of water supply planning, design, permitting and construction processes.

- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and processes.

- Ability to supervise the work of consultants and guide lower-level staff.

- Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations and effectively analyze data.

- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.

- Ability to plan, organize, schedule and conduct work under minimal supervision.

- Ability to identify hazards and apply appropriate safety precautions.

- Ability to work effectively with others.

- Ability to use and be proficient in the use of computer systems, modern office equipment, and computer software, including the Microsoft Office suite.

- Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and other staff members and demonstrate initiative, mature judgment, customer orientation, and ability to anticipate the organization’s needs.

- Ability to operate a motor vehicle, motorboat, and boat trailer properly and safely within one year of hire.

Minimum Standards Required To Perform Essential Job Functions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Tasks involve the regular, and at times sustained, performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of walking, climbing, and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials. In addition, you must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods as well as bend, twist, squat, kneel, push, pull and exhibit a full range of movement.

Sensory Abilities

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate odors. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Tasks will involve work within an indoor office environment, and work outdoors in a wide range of southwest Florida weather conditions, and in typical southwest Florida terrain.