Manager Safety & Training (Water Resources)

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners•Tampa, FL

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position performs general executive level managerial / administrative duties across the Department’s Safety, Training, and Systems Reliability Division Administrative operating groups. The role involves overseeing the implementation of workplace safety and loss initiatives, as well as the development and delivery of technical and professional development training programs. It also encompasses all administrative support functions for the Systems Reliability Division and coordination of established employee engagement initiatives. Additionally, this position serves as Logistics Chief in WRD’s emergency response Incident Command Structure (ICS). The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced and multi-faceted professional with a strong background in adult learning, organizational development, industrial safety, and emergency response protocols. They should be skilled in instructional design, development, and delivery of organizational training programs for adult learners, highly proficient in developing curriculum and training materials, and capable of translating complex information into clear, accessible instruction to engage audiences from frontline employees to senior leadership. The ideal candidate must be highly organized and detail-oriented, able to prioritize and manage multiple projects, and demonstrate exceptional presentation and facilitation skills to support operational and professional development goals. Strong written communication skills are essential for creating documentation, training resources, and employee-related messaging. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, is required. The ideal candidate should also have supervisory experience, experience managing budgets and operational performance, supporting procurement or coordination of program-related commodities, and maintaining strong organizational and administrative practices. The ability to work independently and collaboratively with leadership and staff to meet organizational goals is also key.

Requirements

A four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, focused on business, organizational communication, or related disciplines
5 years of experience in occupational safety/risk management, learning and development, instructional design, or a related field including at least 2 years in a supervisory role
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted below.
Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License
Knowledge of Water Resources operations, and applicable County policies, procedures, and guidelines
Strong working knowledge of County procurement processes and guidelines
Skill in the application of management / supervisory techniques
Skill in motivating subordinates to perform well
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others
Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local employee safety regulations.
Critical Thinking-Work is broad in scope and requires a high degree of analytical ability and critical thinking to manage organizational and emergency response duties.
Decision Making-Independent judgement required to recommend departmental / County objectives, evaluate new approaches to problem solving, assess changing situations.
Communication-Requires excellent oral and written communications skills, to enable effective communication with internal and external contacts. Requires considerable tact, discretion, and communication skills to obtain collaboration of others in pursuit of departmental success.
Strategic Planning-Required to plan for current year activities, while developing longer term strategic vision for operational needs.
Managerial/Operational Skills-Must display commitment to team building, improving efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery.
Leadership-Requires sound ethical and professional conduct. Ensures that the Department and County goals are pursued to support departmental success.
Analytical Ability-The ability to conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information to reach an answer or conclusion.
Managing Complexity-Must have the ability to manage several different projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Strong background in adult learning, organizational development, industrial safety, and emergency response protocols
Skilled in instructional design, development, and delivery of organizational training programs for adult learners
Highly proficient in developing curriculum and training materials and translating complex information into clear, accessible instruction with the ability to engage audiences ranging from frontline employees to senior leadership
Highly organized and detail oriented, able to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Exceptional presentation and facilitation skills which support operational and professional development goals
Strong written communication skills are essential for creating documentation, training resources, and employee related messaging
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience managing budgets and operational performance
Experience supporting procurement or coordination of program-related commodities
Experience maintaining strong organizational and administrative practices
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with leadership and staff as required to meet organizational goals

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise staff and functions, including the development, monitoring, and reporting of performance objectives for group activities, implementing performance management practices, determining staffing levels, preparing personnel evaluations and related documents.
Manage departmental safety program, to include workplace safety and loss prevention initiatives. This includes but is not limited to reportable at-fault accidents and/or injuries in the workplace, site inspections, annual Tier 2 reporting and fire extinguisher inspection, relevant safety training, and workplace safety initiatives.
Oversee implementation of workplace training initiatives to include technical, professional development, career progression, leadership, and CEU accredited training offerings.
Oversee personnel support, departmental training, change management, and administrative processes in support of department personnel, their professional development and the enhancement of efficient operations.
Oversee administrative staff for Systems Reliability division, ensuring efficient and accurate processing of administrative support tasks for SRD personnel, including procurement, payroll, and recruiting/onboarding needs.
Establish level of service for assigned units, review management of budget by staff, direct preparation of annual budget for Safety, Training, and SRD Administrative teams.
Assign subordinate responsibilities and establish guidelines for personnel training, evaluation, scheduling, discipline, and daily operations.
Acts as department liaison on the County’s United Way Planning Committee and oversees employee engagement initiatives including, but not limited to, quarterly distribution of The Watering Hole newsletter, managing the departmental Employee Suggestion Box program, PUD-ENGAGE email correspondence, SRD Employee Recognition Program, and SRD Milestone Anniversary Recognition Program.
Coordinates WRD’s annual fundraising barbecue event managing 200+ volunteers, collaborating with leadership and facilities on site safety and operations, overseeing ticketing, revenue, expenses, and vendor payments, organizing activities (games, bake sale, car show), and event-day traffic management.
Other related duties as assigned