JOB
JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTORThe 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. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Plans, directs, and manages the activities and personnel of multiple divisions within the Public Works Department.
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Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the service delivery methods and procedures of the multiple divisions.
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Oversees the development and administration of annual operating and capital improvements budgets, SWOT Analysis, and surveys.
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Oversees the development and implementation of performance goals, key performance indicators, and priorities for services, programs, and projects.
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Oversees the preparation and review of scopes of work, fee estimates, construction cost estimates, and project schedules.
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Oversees the preparation and processing of task orders, work orders, and memorandums for assigned projects.
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Oversees departmental functions such as payroll, employee recruitment, hiring and related activities, developing training and incentives.
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Supervises staff including selecting, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, and discipline.
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Conducts employee conflict resolutions, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
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Attends and addresses the Board, public, civic organization, and professional group meetings.
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Responds to questions concerning personnel programs, interprets basic policies and procedures, and provides information for the resolution of problems.
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Fosters a work environment that promotes a culture of empowerment, engagement, teamwork, empathy, integrity, trust, and respect.
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Performs other related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 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.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must Possess a valid Florida driver's license.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
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