Assistant Public Works Director - Administration

Pasco County • New Port Richey, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director role is a highly responsible administrative position that plans, directs, and oversees the activities and personnel within the Public Works Department. This is a highly accountable senior management position that assists the Public Works Director in ensuring business practices and performance standards are met for projects, programs, and tasks. Reports directly to the Director and oversees multiple divisions including project management, budget development, business and strategic planning, and administration. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader driven to inspire and empower the team, be dedicated to providing excellent customer service, and possess strong communication skills.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management, budgeting, accounting processes, board agenda preparation, and strategic planning.
• Knowledge of public works projects and programs.
• Knowledge NeoGov or similar recruitment system and understanding of administrative duties, payroll, employee resources, and confidential data management.
• Knowledge of the general laws and administrative policies governing municipal operations, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures, methods, and legal issues pertaining to human resources administration, including methods and techniques used in recruitment/ selection, classification, pay, training, safety, and affirmative action.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data; develop reports to support business decisions, and ability to present and articulate information.
• Ability to work effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Ability to supervise, lead, guide,andmentor the work ofa large staff of professional, technical, clerical, and skilled employees.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships, often in stressful situations with other employees, vendors, department heads, and the public.
• Ability to build a strong leadership team that can implement the vision and goals of the department and the county.
• Ability to maintain an enthusiastic and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountability.
• Ability to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
• Ability to distinguish between confidential matters and those subject to the Public Records Act.
• Knowledge of APWA benchmarking or related performance assessment process/systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, project management and mapping tools, and financial software.
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in management and leadership OR a Master's Degree and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in management and leadership required.
• Must Possess a valid Florida driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and manages the activities and personnel of multiple divisions within the Public Works Department.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the service delivery methods and procedures of the multiple divisions.
• Oversees the development and administration of annual operating and capital improvements budgets, SWOT Analysis, and surveys.
• Oversees the development and implementation of performance goals, key performance indicators, and priorities for services, programs, and projects.
• Oversees the preparation and review of scopes of work, fee estimates, construction cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Oversees the preparation and processing of task orders, work orders, and memorandums for assigned projects.
• Oversees departmental functions such as payroll, employee recruitment, hiring and related activities, developing training and incentives.
• Supervises staff including selecting, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, and discipline.
• Conducts employee conflict resolutions, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
• Attends and addresses the Board, public, civic organization, and professional group meetings.
• Responds to questions concerning personnel programs, interprets basic policies and procedures, and provides information for the resolution of problems.
• Fosters a work environment that promotes a culture of empowerment, engagement, teamwork, empathy, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior