Assistant Public Works Director

Assistant Director of Public Works

The City of Largo is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Assistant Director of Public Works. This high-impact leadership role is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the department's four divisions while assisting the Director with long-term strategic planning and implementation. The Assistant Director will support departmental initiatives aligned with the City's Strategic Plan, contribute to inter-departmental committees, and may present key projects and updates at City Commission Meetings. This position also assumes leadership of the Department in the absence of the Director. We are looking for a proven leader who is collaborative, forward-thinking, and passionate about building strong teams and delivering exceptional service to our community. Starting Salary is $93,000 DOQ.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Leadership

• Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City's mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City's strategic plan
• Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals, and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives and inclusion
• Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
• Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture
• Assists in the planning, assignment, and coordination of daily operations of the City's Public Works Divisions, including Fleet Maintenance, Facility Maintenance, Streets and Stormwater, and Solid Waste
• Develops and implements new program policies and procedures
• Facilitates presentations at City Commission meetings and other meetings and conferences as assigned
• Develops, analyzes, and monitors the departmental budget, goals, and objectives
• Assists in developing the capital improvement program

Management

Technical

Team Skills

Performs related work as required.

Emergency Response Status As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and / or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Work Environment & Physical Requirements :

Work Environment : 75% inside a climate-controlled building; 25% outside, which may include driving.

Physical Requirements : The essential functions of the job require : sitting approximately four (4) hours per day, standing approximately two (2) hours per day, and walking approximately two (2) hours per day. Frequently, the work requires fine manipulations. Occasionally, the work requires : bending / stooping, climbing, grasping, and kneeling. Rarely, the work requires : crawling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, light lifting / carrying of objects weighing 15 pounds or less, moderate lifting / carrying of items weighing 15 to 44 pounds, and heavy lifting / carrying of objects weighing 45 pounds or over.

Sensory Requirements : Hearing : Ability to understand what others are saying in normal conversation and on the telephone. Speaking : Ability to communicate orally with others and speak effectively on the phone and while giving formal presentations to groups. Seeing : Ability to see and read plans and computer monitor screens, operate a vehicle, and read normal and fine print.

Driving Requirements : Requires occasional driving and possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.

Technology : The work requires ability to operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and laptop computers, calculators, and all associated software. The work also requires proficiency with computer hardware and software programs, including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications, internet applications, and database management.

Important Information :

Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)

No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING

Yes - CREDIT CHECK

Yes - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE : As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC, and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or the police department's electronic data.