Public Services Assistant Director

City of Tarpon Springs•Tarpon Springs City Hall, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to plan and direct programs and projects within the Public Services Divisions. With an emphasis on water and sewer utilities and sustainability responsibilities, directs, coordinates, and supervises operational and administrative phases of the various departments projects to include utilities, golf-course, recreation, cemetery, customer service, capital planning, and environmental programs. This job works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology or related discipline or eight years of technical public works, public utilities or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Nice To Haves

Florida Professional Engineer License, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership example for department staff with regard to public contact, budget maintenance, work ethics, report preparation, etc.
Assists Director in support of Emergency Management functions in the event of a declared emergency, including staffing of the City Emergency Operations Center during emergency events when required by the City Manager.
Assists in the preparation of the annual departmental budgets, capital budgets and capital programs, as directed.
Reviews and updates strategic planning of utilities CIP for changes in regulations, needs, priorities, or other conditions and reviews associated implementation effectiveness.
Prepares recommendations and backup for Director's submittal of Board agenda items as assigned.
Reviews department operations for recommended improvements as assigned, including review of utilities operational efficiencies and opportunities to improve same.
Creates professional reports through utilization of computer-generated graphs and charts for analysis of departmental operations and document information for administrative decision-making.
Creates, coordinates and implements projects and programs, as may be required.
Researches, develops and analyzes projects as may be required for reporting and presentation.
Research, reviews, prepares and submits accurate complex technical feasibility studies, needs analysis, correspondence, and reports.
Prepares reports on action taken as result of directives, as requested.
Provides direction and leadership for the City's safety program.
Attends and participates in a variety of boards and committees and professional organizations.
Performs technical field inspections of department sites and operations to be aware of current projects and operational problems, as directed.
Reviews and evaluates reports from Department Heads and Supervisors and recommends revisions and/or further research.
Assists the Director in Citywide sustainability initiatives, including attending Sustainability Committee meetings and related actions and reporting.
Performs related work as assigned.