Public Services Director

CITY OF DAVENPORT•Davenport, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs daily operations and administration of the Public Works services including streets, drainage cemetery maintenance, equipment and vehicle maintenance/repair, facilities maintenance/repair, and grounds maintenance complex supervisory, administrative and supervises work and all operations and divisions of the Public Works Department, including Street Maintenance and building Maintenance. Work is performed under the direction of the City Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration , or a closely related field
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in construction methods and/or public works.
Considerable supervisory experience with work crews.
Any related combination of training and experience.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must possess a valid State of Florida drivers’ license.
Must possess an honorable military discharge if applicant has been service connected.
Must be a United States citizen or naturalized citizen.
Must pass a physical examination and drug urinalysis test.
Must not have been convicted of a felony.
Must endure a personal, professional and moral background investigation to determine honesty, maturity and dependability.
Must be fluent in the English language

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs, plans, and coordinates work programs and projects in Streets; Equipment Services; and Facilities/Grounds Maintenance.
Prepares and submits departmental budgets and reports.
Conducts and reviews departmental performance evaluations
Instructs and trains subordinates by providing in-service training programs; assigns work projects for employees to facilitate career development.
Gathers labor and material cost estimates for purchasing items and performing services.
Directs division schedules for routine maintenance.
Inspects work projects.
Oversight and implementation of Sidewalk Inspection Program.
Responsible for Storm Water Maintenance.
Investigates complaints and requests for services; meets with employees and the general public.
Implements and oversight of department safety protocol.
Maintains and promulgates standard operating procedures in accordance with the City of Davenport policies and procedures.
Responds to emergency situations and performs duties as directed by the Incident Commander.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Attends meetings, including Council meetings and advisory board meetings.
Works with contractors on various projects.
Responds to emergency calls and assigns personnel as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.