Public Works Director
- Employer
- City of Tarpon Springs
- Location
- Tarpon Springs, Florida
- Salary
- 84,739-139,847
- Closing date
- Mar 22, 2025
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- Specialty
- Other
- Position Type
- Director
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Organization Type
- Government
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Description
Highly responsible administrative work in effectively coordinating and supervising the activities and operations of assigned Public Works divisions. Develops and administers the budget; prepares and presents agenda items to the Board of Commissioners; develops plans and implements department goals and objectives; supervises department personnel. Work is carried out under the general direction of the City Manager with wide latitude for independent judgment and initiative.
Examples of Duties
Operations/Administration
- Oversees, directs and supervises the administration of all divisions that may be assigned by the City Manager, currently City Buildings & Grounds, Fleet Maintenance, Marina, Parks & Parkways, Roads & Streets, Sanitation coordination, and Storm Water systems.
- Oversees the maintenance of utilities infrastructure in compliance with local, State and Federal regulatory agencies.
- Conducts administrative studies, reports and analyses, and develops recommendations as assigned by the City Manager.
- Assists the City Manager by providing administrative research and special projects.
- Serves as project manager or coordinator for special activities as assigned by the City Manager.
- Submits oral and written reports to the City Manager on a variety of special assignments.
- Develops procedures for implementing changes in organization and administrative systems as directed by the City Manager.
- Reviews and evaluates reports from departments, recommends revisions or further research, and approves drafts and reports.
- Directs and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget including expenditure approval for staffing, equipment and materials.
- Prepares and presents agenda items to the Board of Commissioners, as directed by the City Manager.
- Develops, plans and implements departmental goals and objectives, recommends and administers policies and procedures.
- Develops, plans and schedules for meeting long-range department facility needs and service levels.
- Attends and participates in a variety of boards and committees and professional organizations.
- Originates policies and operational procedures.
- Makes field inspections of department sites and operations to be aware of current projects and operational problems.
- Handles legal and contractual matters relating to department operations.
Staff Management
- Oversees staff training and development.
- Oversees and supervises lead staff in each division which includes instructing, assigning, reviewing and planning the work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel.
- Provides a leadership example for department staff with regard to functions such as public contact, budget maintenance, work ethics and report preparation.
- Addresses employee problems effectively; approves the selection new employees; provides training for department staff and evaluates performance of department subordinates; approves, promotions, disciplinary actions and discharges.
Public Relations
- Promotes through department staff, such functions as public safety, health and welfare.
- Ensures that all employees are cognizant of creating good public relations in the performance of their duties.
- Responds to citizen inquiries and complaints in a timely and courteous manner.
- Confers with the public to solve special problems and to address specific concerns.
- Coordinates programs with other City departments and governmental agencies.
Typical Qualifications
Education/ Experience
- Minimum qualifications for the position include a bachelor’s degree with five to nine years supervisory/management experience.
- Preferred qualifications include a degree in public administration, business, engineering or a related field and five to seven years executive management level experience in the public sector.
Licensure
- Florida licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) and/or a master’s degree in a related field are highly desirable.
- The City may consider a combination of training and/or experience as a substitute for required education, experience and/or management experience.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
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