This is advanced responsible technical and supervisory work in capital project planning and coordination for the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department.

An employee in this class is responsible for supervising and participating in capital planning programs and coordinating capital planning activities with a variety of other planning organizations. Responsibilities include preparation and monitoring of the multi-year capital plan for department, coordinating planning aspects of the water and wastewater system with County planning officials, coordinating water planning issues with state and regional organizations, preparation and monitoring of the water conservation management plan, and development and implementation of comprehensive water audit processes as part of the water conservation strategy of the department. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment and technical expertise in implementing and managing planning processes to comply with regulatory requirements, reduce water losses, and protect local water resources. Supervision is exercised over professional, technical and clerical employees engaged in assisting with various phases of the work. General direction is received from an administrative superior who holds the incumbent responsible for the professional management of capital planning programs and achievement of desired goals and objectives.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Supervises preparation and monitoring of the departmental Multi-Year Capital Improvements Plan.

Supervises preparation of monthly drawdown schedules for all restricted funds including revenues from bonds, connection fees, special taxing districts, and the State of Florida revolving loan fund.

Coordinates planning aspect of proposed bond issues to ensure availability of funds for short-term and long-range capital requirements including implementation of the water and wastewater master plans and compliance with settlement agreements and consent decrees.

Coordinates revisions to the Water and Sewer Element and the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Development Master Plan of Dade County with County planning officials; supervises preparation and compilation of departmental data for submittals, modifications and updates.

Coordinates the preparation of the water and sewer element in the Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the Comprehensive Development Master Plan.

Coordinates water supply and conservation issues with the South Florida Water Management District and County planning officials, and planning issues related to water supply and water facilities with engineering consultants.

Supervises preparation of Water Facilities Master Plan, preparation and update of computer model used to calculate water demand projections, and development of graphic charts for water demand projections, treatment plant capacity and wellfield capacity.

Coordinates and supervises preparation of the Water Conservation Management Plan; coordinates implementation of water conservation strategies; supervises comprehensive water audit processes to produce the quarterly Unaccounted-for-Water Report.

Supervises preparation of information for presentation at Site Review Committee hearings concerning water treatment plant expansions.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of modern urban planning related to the development of water and sewer facilities.

Thorough knowledge of the Multi-Year Capital Plan of the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department.

Thorough knowledge of the Water and Sewer Element and Capital Improvements Element of the Dade County Comprehensive Development Master Plan.

Considerable knowledge of the provisions of settlement agreements and consent decrees impacting departmental operations.

Considerable knowledge of other local and regional organizations involved in comprehensive capital planning activities.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to supervise and participate in the preparation and monitoring of a multi-year capital improvements plan applicable to a large and complex water and sewer utility system.

Ability to coordinate water and sewer capital planning activities with a variety of local and regional governmental planning organizations.

Ability to coordinate capital planning activities to ensure compliance with settlement agreements, consent decrees, and other capital improvement requirements.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, superiors, and other local and regional officials involved in comprehensive planning activities.

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

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