NEOGOV · 3 months ago
PUBLIC SERVICES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
The City of Tarpon Springs is looking to add an Assistant Director to their dynamic leadership team. This role provides strategic leadership and direction for programs and projects within the Public Services Divisions, focusing on water and wastewater utilities and utility billing operations.
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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
Prepares recommendations and backup for Director's submittal of Board agenda items as assigned
Reviews department (water & wastewater) 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 manages water and wastewater 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
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
Assesses emerging environmental regulations and environmental compliance issues and coordinates with FDEP and other regulatory agencies as needed
Assists with management of environmental compliance programs for water and wastewater utilities
Performs related work as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology or related discipline
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
Preferred
Florida Professional Engineer License
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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