City of Tampa

This is responsible supervisory work in managing the department’s information technology operations, code enforcement and contract monitoring efforts.

An employee in this class performs highly responsible, complex professional work on an independent basis as it relates to technological systems audits as well as contract monitoring and compliance, within the Solid Waste Department. Duties of the employee include conducting independent audits and evaluations of the department’s information technology (i.e. FAMIS, MSS and Tower) systems operations. Work is of more than average difficulty and involves applying advanced management records, system development, information security, and internal environment control. Under general supervision, the employee performs other audits such as: economy, efficiency and performance effectiveness as it related to the department’s on-going collection contracts requiring the exercise of considerable initiative and independent judgment. Important responsibilities are to ensure that assignments are conducted in a thorough objective manner; recommendations are developed and presented which provide a sound basis for corrective actions/improvements. Work is reviewed through conferences, oral and written reports, and observation of results obtained.

Supervises the enforcement of City of Tampa environmental codes, property-maintenance codes, and public nuisance regulations as well as solid waste rules, regulations and policies; reviews, critiques and modifies procedures to effectively review site plan activities with Construction Services Center.

Oversees and directs the departments technical and logistics teams to support field operations and office personnel in the event of a natural or man made disaster; review assignments and methods of each technical operation for efficiency and effectiveness.

Assists staff and legal department in contract changes and recommendations for execution; provides presentations to City administration and Council regarding the execution of the city code, site plans, policy changes, local and federal mandates, and new procedures.

Provides training and guidance to employees regarding areas of responsibilities (i.e. departmental software systems, contracts and code enforcement); coordinates public education meetings; assists in designing and/or formulating documents and literature for department policies and procedures; conducts/participates in periodic meetings with staff as well as with superiors to review project status; submits reports outlining team activities; creates and executes department work plans, benchmarking, and performance measures for all IT supervised functions to include standard operating procedures for code enforcement operations.

Perform administrative functions with regards to record keeping, planning, research, personnel training, and communications; assists in the budget process with regards to operational and capital improvement needs; respond to emergency situations regarding health, safety and welfare issues.

Performs requisite personnel functions to include: planning, assigning, supervising and reviewing work assignments; completing performance evaluations; approving leave and training requests; administering discipline as needed; adjusting work schedules to meet project and special event needs.

Performs related work as required.

Considerable knowledge of: methods, procedures, and documents required in the administration of municipal contracts, municipal code enforcement and /or computer technology.

Working knowledge of: laws, guidelines, and requirements governing contract structure and content; legal and standard composition procedures and processes; municipal administrative management principles and practices.

Some knowledge of: the principles, practices, and methods of accounting; office administrative and supervisory techniques.

Ability to: read, understand, and interpret legal documents; prepare a variety of documents in correct legal format, terminology, and phraseology; assign, schedule, supervise, and review the work of others; establish and maintain accurate technical operating records and prepare clear and concise oral and written reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, contractors, and the general public.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, computer science, information technology or a related field and five (5) years of experience in information technology to include six (6) months experience in contract management and six (6) months supervisory experience;  or an associate’s degree in public or business administration, computer science, information technology or a related field and seven (7) years of experience in information technology to include six (6) months experience in contract management and six (6) months supervisory experience.

During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency