Public Works Director

The Public Works Director serves as the County Engineer and provides professional direction and planning for the Department of Public Works.

The position is responsible for planning, directing, budgeting, and evaluating the services provided by the divisions of Aquatic Services, Facilities Management, Fleet Management, Road Maintenance, Solid Waste Management, and Technical Services.

Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.

Supervises, plans, and coordinates work of assigned staff. Reviews and evaluates employee performance and completes performance evaluations.

Counsels staff and initiates commendations or disciplinary action when appropriate.

• Drives and / or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Ensures divisions perform duties in a manner that promotes safety, health, and welfare of the public, and comply with established regulations.
• Consults with County Administrator, the Board of County Commissioners, department heads and contractors regarding public works construction and maintenance activities / projects.
• Attends and participates in Board of County Commissioners' meetings. Reports on research, special projects, and other relevant information.

May attend other meetings as directed by the County Administrator.

• Responds timely to inquiries from the Board of County Commissioners, administration, citizens, citizen groups and other county departments to schedule work and provide status reports of current and future projects.
• Confers with local, state, and federal agencies on regulations and requirements for public works activities.
• Prepares and implements annual work plans, goals, and objectives; reviews all plans for system improvements and development activities.
• Provides preparation and input to the annual budget process and monitors operational expenditures.
• Assess and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement;

directs and implements changes.

• Serves as one of the County's resources for technical engineering expertise.
• Prepares and presents recurring reports and special reports and programs as needed.
• Participates in professional organizations keeping up to date on issues and events affecting public works.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience in Civil Engineering and / or Public Works, in which three (3) years of this experience must have been in an administrative / managerial capacity.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Florida.
• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of planning, management, and scheduling of public works projects.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local construction and maintenance procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of infrastructure, road construction, storm water, sidewalk, water quality and other related infrastructure project management.
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e.

Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).

• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses :
• IS-100.c : Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
• IS-200.b : ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
• IS-700.b : An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
• IS-800.c : National Response Framework, an Introduction
• Must have or be able to obtain within 6 months certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses :
• ICS-300 : Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• ICS-400 : Advanced ICS and General Staff

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires frequent balancing, and occasional bending and squatting.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve typing, simple grasping, operating foot controls / levers, and driving automotive equipment.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response / Recovery Activities

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Emergency response duties may also include driving and / or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

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