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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to recognize Pamela Libby, Operations Manager, Water Department as the
Supervisor of the Year for 2010.
OBJECTIVE: To obtain approval from the Board of County Commissioners to recognize
Pamela Libby, Operations Manager, Water Department as the Supervisor of the Year for 2010.
CONSIDERATIONS: Pamela Libby, Operations Manager, has been selected as the "Supervisor
of the Year" for 2010. Pam was selected by committee from a pool of candidates nominated
throughout the year. All employees who supervise two or more employees, and receive an
overall annual performance evaluation rating of exceed expectaiions or higher, are eligible to be
nominated for this annual award.
Pam started her career with the Collier County as a Senior Secretary in 1994. Throughout her
time here she has worked her way up through the Water Department and became Operations
Manager in 2005. She is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the entire department,
including over 130 employees. Through her leadership, the department continues to provide
high-quality, reliable potable water for about 160,000 customers. During the past year, Pam has
focused her efforts on the production of high quality water. She developed a daily reporting
system, and through this system, the department has been able to successfully reduce and
eliminate some of the disrupiive events that can occur in the distribution system. Under her
management, the Water Department has received several awards and recognition, including the
2010 Florida Department of Environmental Protection Plant Operations Excellence Award.
Pam's innovative management style results in staff involvement, increased customer
satisfaction and cost containment. She takes an active role in the Annual ICMA Supervisory
Training Program for Public Utiliiies by organizing graduation activities and helping participants
prepare their final presentations. This year, as a result of her suggestion, participants presented
recommendations for a process that could improve or benefit the division. With her guidance,
the management team utilizes training opportunities like these as a motivational tool. She leads
by example and communicaies clearly-defined goals and objectives for her staff. She is truly
deserving of the title "Supervisor of the Year."
FISCAL IMPACT: The selected "Supervisor of the Year" receives a $250.00 cash award.
Funds for this are available in the Human Resources Budget for this program.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with
this Executive Summary.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approves the recognition of
Pamela Libby as Supervisor of the Year for 2010.
Prepared By: Brittney Mahon, Human Resources Analyst, Department of Human Resources
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2/8/2011 Item SA
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: S.A.
Item Summary: Recommendation to recognize Pamela Libby, Operations Manager, Water
Department as the Supervisor of the Year for 2010.
Meeting Date: 2/8/2011
Prepared By
Name: MahonBrittney
Title: Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources
1/21/2011 8:46:55 AM
Submitted by
Title: Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources
Name: MahonBrittney
1/21/2011 8:46:56 AM
Approved By
Name: SmithKristen
Title: Administrative Secretary,Risk Management
Date: 1/21/2011 10:06:20 AM
Name: LybergAmy
Title: Director - Human Resources,Human Resources
Date: 1/23/2011 12:22:58 PM
Name: PriceLen
Title: Administrator - Administrative Services,
Date: 1/26/2011 12:01:25 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 1/27/2011 II :55:26 AM
Name: StanleyTherese
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Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior,Office of Management & Budget
Date: ]/27/2011 12:57;03 PM
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager-Business Operations, CMO
Date: ]/27/2011 1 :06:53 PM
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