Public Works Division Leader I

City of Titusville•Titusville, FL

About The Position

This supervisory position manages operations of an assigned Public Works Division and plans, schedules, develops, and directs the work of its personnel. Assignments may be in Fleet Maintenance, Solid Waste, Streets Maintenance, Stormwater Management, or Water/Sewer Field Operations. The position oversees staff, daily operations, budgets, equipment, safety, service productivity, and operational planning, and coordinates activities with other City divisions, departments, agencies, vendors, and the public. The role requires communicating City and Department goals and policies, addressing operational concerns, responding to service complaints, and maintaining knowledge of applicable laws and professional developments. It is safety sensitive and subject to alcohol and controlled-substance testing under City policy. The employee may be called out during off-duty hours and on weekends, and may be required to work extended hours or remain away from family during local emergencies. Physical duties include outdoor work, sometimes in adverse weather, and may involve entering excavations and confined spaces and working in uneven or unimproved areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a closely related field, and/or six years of previous relevant experience that includes Public Works operations.
Valid Florida driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of management principles and techniques, public administration, budget preparation and administration, applicable laws and City ordinances, and federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.
Knowledge of and ability to develop procedures for planning and coordinating solid waste programs.
Effective leadership skills and the ability to identify and resolve problems and conflicts.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with staff, customers, departments, governmental and regulatory agencies, and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively, accurately relay information, follow instructions, and prepare written records and reports.
Ability to perform assigned physical duties, including lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance and applying up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Ability to work long hours outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather, and to perform physical activities including standing, sitting, stooping, walking on uneven terrain, climbing, entering excavations and confined spaces, kneeling, lifting, pulling, reaching, and repetitive hand and wrist movements.
Adequate visual and hearing capabilities for vehicle operation and work-safety communications; ability to use required hand and power tools.
Subject to alcohol and controlled-substance testing in accordance with the City’s current Drugs and Alcohol policy.
Available for emergency call-out during off-duty hours and on weekends as required, and for emergency assignments that may involve extended work hours or periods away from family.

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications may be required depending on the assignment.

Responsibilities

Supervise, direct, and evaluate assigned staff; address employee concerns, direct work, counsel employees, manage performance, conduct interviews, coordinate candidate testing, make hiring recommendations, and schedule training.
Coordinate daily work activities; organize, prioritize, and assign work; monitor work in progress; inspect completed work; develop schedules to ensure coverage; and provide staff with technical and problem-solving support.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, laws, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and safety requirements; monitor work environments and safety-equipment use; and correct deviations or violations.
Consult with the Director of Public Works and other officials about division operations, problems, and recommendations.
Coordinate work with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and other parties as needed.
Develop, present, and implement the division budget and monitor expenditures against it.
Develop and implement short- and long-term division plans, goals, and objectives; anticipate industry changes; and develop and implement new business concepts or methods.
Evaluate division effectiveness and implement operational changes as needed; monitor productivity, including residential service, front-load, and recycling activities.
Manage division activities, assist foremen with problem resolution, analyze and revise routes as appropriate, and dispatch roll-off trucks as needed.
Maintain inventories of vehicles, equipment, supplies, and materials; ensure adequate availability; initiate orders and requisitions; research costs and specifications; and recommend purchases.
Coordinate expedited vehicle replacements with Purchasing, the Fleet division, and the Public Works Director.
Inspect daily pre-trip inspections, identify minor vehicle repairs, coordinate repairs with the Fleet division, inspect equipment for cleanliness and proper operation, ensure maintenance and repairs are completed, and monitor related expenditures.
Prepare and process forms, reports, correspondence, statistical data, budget documents, performance appraisals, and other records; review, route, retain, or otherwise process incoming documentation.
Use a computer and office software to enter, retrieve, review, and modify data; verify data accuracy; and perform basic computer-system and office-equipment maintenance.
Communicate with City leaders, employees, other departments, customers, vendors, contractors, engineers, utility companies, agencies, and the public to coordinate work, exchange information, and resolve problems.
Respond to complaints and questions about division operations by providing information, researching issues, and initiating resolution.
Attend meetings, serve on committees, make presentations, and attend citizen, community organization, and homeowners association meetings as requested.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, trends, and professional advances through professional literature, affiliations, conferences, trade shows, seminars, and training.
Track, review, and approve employee performance in the designated performance-management system.
Clearly communicate Department and City goals, policies, strategic plans, and other key information to employees and peers using multiple communication platforms, including email and social media.
Prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports; follow oral and written instructions; complete assigned work with minimal direction; and make analytical deductions from data.