General Services Director

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Clearwater, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2025-00108
Department: General Support Services
Opening Date: 02/11/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Position Description
TARGET ENTRY SALARY: $126,612 - $139,273 DOQ
The General Services Director directs, coordinates, and plans all internal fleet, building maintenance, and radio communication operations. Leads planning, budget preparation, project management, personnel management, and general legal and contract matters.

Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Directs, oversees, and coordinates the internal fleet, building maintenance, and all radio communications and functions.
• Authors, develops, and implements broad policies and programs and general operational procedures; develops and establishes methods to address individual and special projects, defines areas where efficiency can be improved, and manages the effectiveness of new procedures.
• Plans and directs long and short-range plans for expansion of fleet, building and maintenance, and radio operations; oversees additions to staff, equipment, and facilities; assists in the extension and enhancement of services.
• Develops, determines, and directs budget preparation, development and implementation; manages and submits information on general service and internal service funds; administers the budget and prepares statistical analysis, reports, studies, and estimates of rates, revenues, and financial operations.
• Handles, coordinates, and facilitates all legal and contract matters relating to fleet, building and maintenance, and radio communications; provides negotiations and facilitates execution of all contracts for services.
• Performs field inspections of fleet, building maintenance, and radio work to ensure operations are occurring effectively and efficiently; monitors compliance with all departmental standards and City ordinances.
• Attends various meetings and collaborates with other departments, agencies, vendors, and staff; addresses citizen and commercial complaints or concerns and addresses issues professionally.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid State driver's license is required.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Public or Business Administration, or a related field AND five (5) years of professional level experience in the development and administration of programs in the assigned field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Supplemental Information

Knowledge of -

• Principles and practices of facilities, fleet, and radio equipment maintenance
• Local, state, and federal laws pertaining to fleet, building maintenance, and radio equipment
• Program analysis, direction, and oversight
• Project and personnel management
• Program and policy development and implementation
• Department policies and protocols
• Equipment maintenance practices and methods

Skill in -

• Overseeing, directing, and monitoring all facility, fleet, and radio operations
• Planning long- and short-range operational initiatives
• Analyzing effectiveness of operations and procedures; recommending changes
• Keeping and maintaining accurate and updated records
• Developing budget and facilitating department success and efficiency
• Understanding and complying with oral and written instructions
• Using tact and independent judgment within established guidelines

Health and Wellness initiatives 100% employee health care coverage Option for dependent health care Life Insurance Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Retirement -401(a) Money Purchase Plan Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans Competitive Salaries Tuition assistance Training and development opportunities Travel compensation Military leave Bereavement leave Discount coupons Service and employee recognition awards?
01

What is your highest level of education?

• Masters Degree or higher
• Bachelors Degree
• Associates Degree
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Completion of 10th grade
• Less than 10th grade education

02

What level of Driver's License do you currently possess?

• CDL A
• CDL B
• Regular (E)
• ID Only
• Out of State
• None of the above

03

How many years of professional level experience do you have in the development and administration of programs in the assigned field?

• No experience
• 1-3 years' experience
• 3-5 years' experience
• 5-7 years' experience
• 7-9 years' experience
• 9+ years' experience

04

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

05

Please explain your answer to the following question: Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
Required Question