Public Works Director

Location: On site / Orange City, FL, USA
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Public Sector | General
Annual Salary range:from $  to $

The Public Works Director supervises and directs the Public Works operations of the City, including stormwater management, fleet services, parks and facilities maintenance. The Director plans, organizes, coordinates, and evaluates departmental operations to ensure the effective maintenance and preservation of the City's infrastructure, public assets, parks, facilities, stormwater systems, and municipal fleet. Directs all aspects of the Solid Waste contract, monitoring contractor performance and addressing service issues.

This position is responsible for the overall direction, including short-and-long-range planning and program objectives, compliance with all regulatory requirements, and protection of public health and the environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Public Works Operations

• Provides overall guidance, direction, and leadership for all Public Works activities, programs, and projects
• Plans, directs, and coordinates the divisions’ work, employee training and safety, selecting new employees, employee relations, performance evaluations, and career development
• Directs development of procedures and controls to accurately and timely measure progress toward attainment of divisional objectives
• Participates in the selection of consultants and the development of project scope of services
• Develops and implements long and short-term plans, goals, and objectives pertaining to department projects, City buildings, and equipment
• Manages various public works and stormwater projects; manages the City’s preventive maintenance program for facilities, right of way, and fleet; manages facilities and right of way maintenance activities and develops project schedules; building repair/maintenance, irrigation system maintenance, electrical system repair/maintenance, equipment operation, develops and coordinates City facilities
• Oversees and coordinates work performed by outside contractors; monitors quality of work, progress in meeting project deadlines, and compliance with terms of contract; meets with contractors and provides direction; troubleshoots problems and initiates problem resolution
• Oversees fleet maintenance/repair of department and City vehicles/equipment and fuel inventory
• Manages the maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalk, and other right-of-way infrastructure for the City; oversees the field placement of informational signs; identifies conditions requiring maintenance and repair of the City’s right-of-way infrastructure
• Oversees inventory of department equipment, tools, parts, and supplies; ensures availability of adequate equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or other materials needed to conduct projects
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures throughout all divisions
• Consults with City management and other officials as needed to review department activities, provide recommendations, resolve problems, and receive advice/direction; make presentations to City Commission
• Directs the execution of necessary studies and analysis, preparation of related information and reports and development of recommendations for the City Manager

Budget and Reports

• Develops and administers budget for areas of assignment; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget
• Applies for and manages loans and grants for the Division
• Manages project costs and directs in-house staff and outside consultants on assigned projects
• Prepares and tracks annual budget expenditures for Public Works Division
• Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including budget reports, financial reports,…