Assistant Director of Public Works

City of Dunedin•Dunedin, FL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Dunedin is seeking an Assistant Director of Public Works to support the community’s vibrant, coastal, small-town charm while helping guide essential city services. This leadership position directly manages two (2) Divisions in Public Works and assists with management of the remaining Divisions. Public Works includes Fleet Services, Sanitation & Recycling, Facility Services, and Public Services. Under general direction, this role plans, directs and supervises operations, ensuring compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations. The Assistant Director ensures the safety of residents, employees and visitors by providing for a safe environment in the right of ways and within City maintained facilities and oversees the safety program in Public Works. This role also develops and supports the activity-based budget, business processes and annual work plan, and performs related administrative work as required. The position reports to the Public Works Director.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, engineering or closely related field.
Ten years of public and/or private sector experience in public works.
A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Work experience should include a combination of at least three (3) years in the following: Stormwater, Facilities, Solid Waste, Fleet, and/or Roadway Management.
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license with a good driving record.
Must be able to work a variety of work schedules, including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language.
Ability to make sound, educated decisions.
Ability to work under moderately stressful conditions related to balancing multiple projects within the constraints of time available, personnel capabilities, financial resources, and political considerations.
Ability to understand and manage work load prioritization.
Ability to react professionally at all times, dealing with sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
Clear understanding of any occupational hazards and adherence to all safety precautions inherent in performing the essential functions of the work.
Ability to coordinate, manage, strategize and/or correlate data and/or information.
Ability to make decisions on procedural and technical levels.
Ability to supervise, motivate and evaluate the performance of employees.
Ability to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation.
Ability to use, operate and/or handle equipment such as a computer, printer, copier, calculator, telephone, audio-visual equipment, small hand tools, etc.
Knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, vocabulary and spelling.
Mathematical ability to handle required calculations.
Ability to perform moderately complex algebraic and geometric operations.
Ability to apply principles of logical or synthesis functions.
Ability to deal with several concrete and abstract variables, and to analyze major problems that require complex planning for interrelated activities that can span one or several work units.
Ability to read and interpret complex materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.
Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the direction, control and planning of an entire program or set of programs.
Ability to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily and long-term assignments and work activities.
Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds); some positions require sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as data entry, filing and/or the use of office equipment or supplies.
Some tasks require visual and auditory perception and discrimination as well as oral communications ability.

Nice To Haves

Certification in one or more of the following is preferred but not required: American Public Works Association (APWA) Certified Public Works Professional- Management and/or Supervision; APWA Certified Stormwater Manager; other similar certifications from accredited agencies will be considered including, Florida Certified Public Manager (CPM), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Stormwater, Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector Certification, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) certifications, and Florida Stormwater Association (FSA) Stormwater Operator Certifications.
Certifications from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster preparedness/recovery or Emergency Management Institute Incident Command System (ICS) courses are desired and will be required within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

Directs all field and office functions, ensuring compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, laws, safety and health regulations, and permitting requirements.
Provides daily managerial oversight of the Public Services and Facility Services Divisions of Public Works (i.e. Stormwater Utility, roadway and traffic operations, and facility maintenance including custodial services).
Provides leadership and guidance to department/division personnel, including supervisory, technical and clerical employees.
Ensures the provision of adequate training, including safety training and specific training for trades and public works fields, for department/division personnel.
Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy and adherence to annual work plan; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed.
Develops and administers the Division operating and capital budgets; program and activity-based budget, annual work plan, and monitors and approves all expenditures.
Manages multiple service and CIP contracts.
Assists the Director with the development and implementation of department policies and procedures; ensures department compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, codes, ordinances and permitting requirements.
Participates in long-range planning activities, including the construction, repair and maintenance of City facilities, improvements to streets and the stormwater utility systems, and maintaining regulatory compliance of all traffic control operations.
Ensures the proper maintenance of systems and facilities; determines the labor, equipment and materials required for construction, maintenance and repair projects.
Ensures the availability of adequate and properly functioning equipment, tools and materials for daily tasks assigned to Division personnel and those needed to properly respond to emergency situations.
Coordinates Division projects and activities with other City departments, agencies, contractors, and consultants.
Coordinates closely with the Engineering Division to ensure capital programs are implemented and appropriately funded.
Receives and responds to customer/public inquiries, concerns and complaints regarding division activities and services; makes public presentations to inform customers of various division programs and services.
Assesses field conditions and makes recommendations on resolution of field situations.
Ensures that all applicable regulatory requirements are met.
Compiles data for and prepares a variety of required reports, records and correspondence.
Enters computer data; uses computer and software applications to produce routine reports, spreadsheets, and presentation materials as well as project management documentation.
Coordinates Division's participation in disaster preparation and recovery operations.
Participates in and staffs the emergency operations center when activated and directed.
Coordinates City's permit requirements as it relates to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Stormwater Sewer Systems (MS4) permit.
Prepares reports and makes formal presentations to the City Commission on Division and/or Department items.
Prepares Commission agenda items for approval; attends and presents items at City Commission meetings as required.
Performs routine administrative/office work as required, including but not limited to attending and conducting meetings, answering the telephone, typing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, reviewing mail, etc.
Performs related duties as required.