PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

Salary : $110,594.64 - $171,421.90 Annually

Location : Citrus County, FL

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 24-104

Department : Public Works

Division : PW Admin

Opening Date : 07 / 16 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

General Description

Citrus County is a welcoming, economically vibrant community where people and nature live in harmony. Working for Citrus County means becoming an integral member of an organization driven by values, committed to delivering responsive services to our citizens.

We aim to enhance our community's strength and improve our citizens' quality of life through high-quality programs, services, and facilities.

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.

Essential Functions

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.

Minimum Requirements

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.

Supplemental Information

Basis of Rating : Some positions may require a written and / or skills test. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals' qualifications.

Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.

Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check, physical examination check. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and / or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.

0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply.

Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

PLEASE NOTE : Veterans' Preference is not applied for positions that are classified as managerial / supervisory unless excluded.

For details, please refer to Section 110.205(2), F.S.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the Public Records Law, applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections.

Details regarding the Public Records Law / The Sunshine Law / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature.

Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Effective October 1, 2016, the County implemented a nicotine free incentive program as part of the Citrus County Wellness Program to help reduce insurance costs.

Employees who are nicotine free or who participate in the nicotine free incentive program will be eligible to receive an incentive in the form of a $50.

00 per month reduction in the health insurance premiums.

Medical Insurance - (Carrier : Florida Blue) : Employee Premium is $0.00 or $50.00 monthly. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums.

Employee Health & Wellness Center : Employee Premium is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance. Dependent coverage is $0.

00 when covered under Medical Insurance.

Dental Insurance : Employee Premium is $0.00. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums.

Vision Insurance : Employee and Dependent coverage is available with low monthly premiums.

Florida Retirement System : Employee contributes 3% of gross salary per pay-period. Option to choose from Pension Plan or Investment Plan.

Visit myFRS.com for more details.

Other Benefits :

• Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays - no waiting period
• Vacation Leave - accrues each pay period
• Sick Leave - accrues each pay period

Please note that the benefits may not apply to all constitutional offices; please refer to policies for specific information.

The County's Personnel Policies, applicable Union Contracts and / or Certificate of Coverage provides detailed descriptions of all available employee benefit programs and stipulations.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package,

Are you a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Florida?

• Yes, I am a Registered Professional Engineer in the state of Florida.
• No, I am not a Registered Professional Engineer in the state of Florida
• No, however, I'm in the process of obtaining.

Please check EACH of the 5 BOXES BELOW to confirm these sections on YOUR APPLICATION ARE ACCURATE AND COMPLETE. If the sections mentioned below are left blank, your application will NOT be considered.

ALL 5 boxes must be checked to confirm the application is accurately, complete, and verified.

• Education Section (must be completed)
• Work History Section (Including your most recent employment).
• STARTING and ENDING dates of ALL previous positions listed on this application
• Current and Previous Employer information is provided in full
• My application is complete and verified

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