Maryland Department of Transportation · 3 months ago
Assistant Public Works Director
North Port, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Maryland Department of Transportation is seeking an Assistant Public Works Director to support the planning and management of the City's Public Works Department. The role involves supervising staff, developing policies, overseeing budget management, and representing the Director in various meetings.
ConsultingGovernmentTransportation
Responsibilities
Acts on the Public Works Director's behalf by assignment or delegation in Director's absence
Supervises directly or through subordinate Division Managers and Superintendents, a large-sized staff of clerical, field maintenance and operating personnel involved in all functions of the of Public Works Department
Develops and interprets policy and provides staff direction on implementation of policies and procedures
Provides for administrative, technical, clerical, mechanical and physical support for divisional and departmental operations
Assists the Director in the preparation and management of the Public Works Department budget
Oversees the purchasing and accounting activities
Reviews plans for present and future programs and needs including equipment and facility requirements
Prepares, interprets and explains complex financial and administrative reports
Represents the Director at departmental meetings, City Commission meetings and community meetings
Formulates, develops and amends as necessary, administrative policies and procedures for the Department
Directs the preparation and maintenance of necessary records and reports
Provides the Director a monthly briefing based on an intensive review and analysis of the operating and capital budgets; recommends actions to avoid potential problem areas before they occur
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree Public administration or related field required
Five (5) years of responsible experience in public works or related field, including three (3) years in an administrative and supervisory capacity
Valid Florida Driver's License
Knowledge of the modern methods of Public Works administration and management
Knowledge of the methods and practices of budget development and execution, both capital and operating
Knowledge of sound methods of management and effective supervision
Knowledge of civil engineering principles and their application in design and construction
Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems
Skilled in using computers for data entry, word processing and accounting purposes
Ability to plan, organize, and direct a comprehensive Public Works administration unit
Ability to develop and install administrative procedures and operations and to evaluate their efficiency and effectiveness
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting departmental policies and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Benefits
Aetna – Health Insurance
Cigna Dental– Dental Insurance
EyeMed Vision Care – Vision Insurance
Cigna Life - Life, Voluntary Life, Dependent Life Insurance
Cigna – Short Term Disability
E-Flex – Flexible Spending Account
Trustmark– Supplemental Polices
LifeLock Benefit Solutions
ICMA-RC - Deferred Compensation Plans
Florida Retirement System – FRS
Cigna – Employee Assistance Program
VPI - Veterinary Pet Insurance
Florida Prepaid College Board
Educational Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Sick Leave and Annual Leave
Sick Leave Incentive
Personal Leave
Bereavement Leave
Company
Maryland Department of Transportation
Maryland Department of Transportation delivers transportation solutions and support services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.58MKey Investors
Federal Railroad Administration
2023-09-25Grant· $11.58M
Leadership Team
James Ports
Secretary - Chief Executive Officer
Jason Silva
Chief Technology Officer
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