This is advanced professional, technical, and analytical work in the research, data analysis, design, development, review, and evaluation of organizational projects and data reporting requirements in support of various programs in the Water Resources Department. Work requires acting as the department liaison between clients and division supervisors to assure projects and reports are delivered within required deadlines; performing detailed tasks associated with departmental programs to comply with environmental regulations; reviewing permits and regulations for accurate project requirement documentation; maintaining project work tables to analyze and assess operational efficiencies; coordinating and implementing approved procedures; reviewing project data and documentation for accuracy and completeness; and serving as the department emergency management coordinator ensuring that plans and documentation are updated. Work also includes composing and preparing final reports, including organizing the supporting documents; and working with management to effectively integrate departmental objectives with recommended strategies in support of overall established service goals for the department; Work requires the exercise of considerable independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in completing assigned tasks.

Salary: $65,874 - $105,539

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Have a valid Bachelor’s degree.

• Possess experience developing and implementing process improvement plans for internal and external customer service projects.

• Have experience developing and coordinating department wide performance measurement programs to include reports on key performance indicators and benchmarks.

• Have experience with continuous process improvement programs and/or tools and lean six sigma methodology.

• Have experience developing and maintaining organizational and workflow diagrams and project management schedule and activity charts.

• Have experience with organizational strategic business planning processes and be able to lead and organize related activities.

• Have strong research, writing and computer skills.

• Be able to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely, orally and in writing.

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable effective interaction with all stakeholder levels, including City employees, businesses, other agencies, and the public.

• Be able to quickly learn and effectively administer policies and regulations.

• Be able to review and audit reports, documents, data and permits for accuracy.

• Be able to read and comprehend regulatory and technical compliance documents related to the position and assigned duties.

• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have considerable progressive experience working in public utilities.

• Have experience utilizing business intelligence software including writing, running, and analyzing reports.

• Have an understanding of municipal government utility operations with some knowledge of related functions and duties.

• Possess a Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

• Have previous experience with industry accreditation processes including developing, reviewing, and evaluating policies and procedures.

• Have some knowledge of effective research methods and techniques.

• Have knowledge of effective methods of conducting administrative and other management studies.

• Have some supervisory experience.

• Have experience using specialized administrative and database software such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Vizio.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

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