This is advanced professional and supervisory work in managing the activities of a section for the Miami-Dade County Public Works Department.

An employee in this class is responsible for planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of subordinate employees performing a variety of duties in support of a section for the Public Works Department. Responsibilities include providing direction and guidance to subordinate supervisory staff on a variety of issues pertaining to the operation of the section. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment and professional knowledge in the application of personnel management theories, principles, and methods and in the resolution of complex administrative problems. Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional, technical, and clerical subordinates engaged in various phases of sectional activities. General supervision is received from an administrative superior who holds the incumbent responsible for the management of the section and for the attainment of established goals and objectives.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of professional, technical, and clerical staff engaged in various phases of sectional activities.

Attends various planning and programming meetings with departmental and other officials; participates in the development and implementation of new and revised policies and procedures to improve sectional activities and services

Ensures the development and maintenance of tracking and report systems for sectional activities and services.

Conducts analytical reviews of division operational activities to install improvements or implement new programs.

Interprets County, state and federal regulations and policies as they pertain to the management and operation of the section.

Prepares and reviews budget estimates and documents; administers budget for the division; reviews and authorizes requisitions for equipment, materials and supplies.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with subordinates, superiors, the public, officials of various local agencies and representatives of various private organizations doing business with the department, to assure compliance and to resolve operational problems.

Develops and implements training programs to enhance employee job performance and operational activities.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorized leave and overtime; reviews employee performance reports prepared by subordinates and rates employees' performance.

Performs other related duties.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the County Administrative Orders, regulations and ordinances as they relate to the function of a large metropolitan public works department.

Thorough knowledge of the principles of business and public administration.

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Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to gather, analyze, interpret, summarize and present complex data in a logical format.

Ability to express ideas and information clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, to groups and individuals.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of public and private officials.

Ability to analyze a variety of administrative and operational problems and make sound recommendations for their solution.

Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in the application of departmental policies and procedures.

Ability to determine if departmental standards have been met and redirect priorities.

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