Public Works Director

Salary : $84,739.00 - $139,847.00 Annually
Location : Tarpon Springs City Hall
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500004
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 01/15/2025
Closing Date: 4/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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.

The City of Tarpon Springs, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for emploment and treated without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, pregnancy, marital status or veteran status (except if eligible for Veteran's Preference) and all other protected characteristics.

Drug Free Workplace
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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