Special Projects Coordinator- D&C- Utility Systems Dept.

City of Port St. Lucie; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Port St. Lucie is seeking an experienced Utilities Programs Administrator to develop, implement, and maintain diverse programs for the Utility Systems Department.

You will coordinate public participation, outreach, and collaboration with city partners to advance project goals. This essential position supports emergency management readiness, oversees contractor work, keeps detailed records, and ensures safety standards across water, sewer, and fiber systems.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of Utilities required; Utility construction preferred.
• Possession of valid driver’s license and maintenance of clean driving record required with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains diverse programs and projects for the Utility Systems Department.
• Organizes public participation and community outreach to achieve goals.
• Coordinates and monitors day-to-day operations for lower pressure sewer systems.
• Oversees contracts and contracted work as directed.
• Documents, photographs, and reports deficiencies or damages.

Skills

Public outreach

Customer service

Written communication

Oral communication

Record keeping

Project coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.

This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.

Under the direction of a Manager, performs highly technical administrative work in developing, implementing, and maintaining diverse programs and projects for the Utility Systems Department. Organizes and facilitates public participation and community outreach and other duties as assigned. Working closely with various departments and other entities to achieve goals and objectives is imperative in this position. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.

This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Port St. Lucie emergencies, as determined by City Administrators, the Emergency Manager, or City Officials.

The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Preforms inspections involving water, sewer, and fiber facilities to ensure that new construction is performed according to specifications. Documents, and reports deficiencies and improper or unorthodox construction methods or damages. Advises developers, city personnel, and contractors of deficiencies
• Document and photograph damages/deficiencies found and relays the information to the proper city staff.
• Coordination with maintenance staff of deficiencies.
• Coordinates and monitors day-to-day operations engaged in operating, installing inspecting, maintaining and repairing all types of utility equipment and appurtenances pertaining to the lower pressure sewer system.
• Oversees and administers contracts and contracted work as directed.
• Performs a variety of special work assignments which may include taking on projects or assisting other divisions as needed.
• Inspects and completes checklist sign off on residential grinder sewer system installations performed by contractor.
• Performs preliminary inspection upon Builder’s request for new construction grinder sewer system installations.
• Performs preliminary inspection for residential grinder sewer conversion installations; photographing the area and identifying any conflicts that may interfere with sewer installations.
• Performs electrical connection and testing of residential new construction grinder sewer systems; completing sign off on control panels for certificate of occupancy inspections.
• Ensures that repairs, construction and installations comply with standards and specifications.
• Ensures that employees, equipment and materials are available to accomplish work tasks assigned.
• Provides written progress reports on preventative maintenance tasks, repairs, projects and installations.
• Prices and requisitions materials and supplies for projects and regular operations.
• Maintains accurate records, perform computer data entry.
• Performs general buildings and facilities maintenance and repair duties as directed.
• Works on high and low voltage equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance on City-owned property and repairs equipment (mowing, trimming, debris clearance, weed control, etc.)

THIS POSITION REQUIRES SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED OVERTIME, INCLUDING EVENINGS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS AND/OR IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of Utilities required; Utility construction preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Possession of valid driver’s license and maintenance of clean driving record required with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days from date of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of occupational hazards as well as safety precautions of the workplace.
• Knowledge of department methods, operating rules, construction equipment and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the City’s and department’s policies and procedures.
• Ability to write and/or edit manuals for standard operating procedures, technical reports, and typical business correspondence
• Ability to read, interpret, and comply with complex State and Federal regulations related to safety laws and regulations, environmental and health issues, emergency responses, and/or disaster preparations.
• Ability to create and maintain schedules.
• Ability to keep, establish and maintain detailed records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to present complex information in an understandable and compelling manner.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific