City of Ormond Beach, FL - Public Works Director of Operations

SGR•Ormond Beach, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Ormond Beach is seeking a strategic, service-driven Public Works leader ready to take charge of complex infrastructure, drive large-scale operations, and inspire high-performing teams to excellence. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact and explore how you can become Ormond Beach’s next Public Works Director of Operations below! We’re looking for an exceptional, forward-thinking leader who is: Experienced in municipal public works operations and infrastructure management, Skilled in leading diverse teams and managing multiple priorities simultaneously, Adept at balancing fiscal responsibility with innovative, long-term solutions. Ormond Beach is a vibrant coastal community in Volusia County on Florida’s east coast. As part of the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metropolitan area, with a population of 43,073, the city has maintained its distinctive small-town charm while benefiting from steady regional growth and economic development. Situated along the Atlantic Ocean and near major transportation corridors, including Interstate 95 and Interstate 4, Ormond Beach offers convenient access to Orlando, Jacksonville, and Daytona Beach. Working under the direction of the City Manager, the Public Works Director of Operations performs highly responsible management and administrative work to ensure successful operations related to the City’s infrastructure and utility functions. Direct reports include the Fleet Operations Manager, Utilities Manager, Operations Manager, Utilities Engineering, Waste Contract Manager, and an Office Manager. The ideal candidate will be an approachable, strong leader with a sense of vision for the Public Works Department. The new Public Works Director of Operations will promote an organizational culture that provides effective and efficient public service delivery with the highest level of customer service. They will demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with staff, elected officials, and the public. This individual is a strategic thinker who can manage multiple complex, high-profile projects while maintaining attention to operational details. The successful candidate will balance innovation with fiscal responsibility and bring a forward-looking vision to support the City’s continued growth and service excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Public Administration, or a closely related field
Seven (7) to ten (10) years of extensive and progressively responsible experience in all phases of municipal public works operations
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a senior management position
Valid Florida Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Project management and capital planning experience

Responsibilities

Ensure successful operations related to the City’s infrastructure and utility functions.
Lead diverse teams and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Balance fiscal responsibility with innovative, long-term solutions.
Promote an organizational culture that provides effective and efficient public service delivery with the highest level of customer service.
Manage multiple complex, high-profile projects while maintaining attention to operational details.
Balance innovation with fiscal responsibility and bring a forward-looking vision to support the City’s continued growth and service excellence.