City of New Port Richey · 15 hours ago
Assistant Public Works Director
New Port Richey, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$89K/yr - $98K/yr
8+ years expCity of New Port Richey is seeking an Assistant Public Works Director responsible for managing and supervising the planning, coordination, and scheduling of maintenance and construction activities for the city's transportation infrastructure and related assets. The role involves overseeing maintenance crews, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring compliance with various regulations and standards.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Plans, coordinates, assigns, and supervises maintenance crews and staff engaged in the construction, maintenance, and repair of City-owned transportation and utility assets
Coordinates construction and maintenance activities with other City departments and external agencies to ensure efficient project delivery
Conducts operational studies and develops improved methods to enhance construction and maintenance efficiency and effectiveness
Leads contract negotiations; oversees contract administration; and contributes to policy development
Performs quality control inspections of critical work completed by City contractors and maintenance crews to ensure compliance with established standards and practices
Ensures all activities are performed in accordance with standard operating procedures, City utility specifications, Florida Department of Transportation standards, American Public Works Association best management practices, environmental regulations, City guidelines, and applicable County, State, and Federal regulations
Supervises subordinate staff by scheduling and assigning work; providing training, guidance, and counseling; and conducting performance evaluations
Oversees the identification, inspection, and assessment of the condition of departmental assets
Responds to inquiries from City administration, residents, community groups, and other departments by scheduling work and providing status updates on current and planned projects
Enforces compliance with safety regulations related to tools, vehicles, equipment, and work areas
Plans and coordinates the use of City personnel and contract resources to ensure effective and efficient utilization
Responds to emergency situations, including floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, sinkholes, and water or sewer system failures, to protect public health and safety
Monitors contracts for compliance with specifications and resolves performance or scope issues as needed
Assists with preparation of the annual budget and monitors operational expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility
Represents the department by attending City Council, Community Redevelopment Agency, Department Head, Development Review Board, and other meetings as directed or in the absence of the Public Works Director
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Public Works Director
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible administrative or supervisory experience involving contract administration, personnel management, and budget preparation for a department responsible for the construction and maintenance of roadways, stormwater systems, potable water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utilities
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle
Must possess or obtain Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Qualified Stormwater Management Inspector Certification within one (1) year of employment
Must possess, or obtain within one (1) year of employment, all Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command System (ICS) certifications required to serve as an Incident Commander
Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques used in the planning, management, and scheduling of public works projects
Considerable knowledge of civil engineering practices, methods, and procedures, including the use of tools, equipment, materials, and techniques required to construct, maintain, and repair roadways, stormwater systems, potable water, wastewater, reclaimed water systems, and other related City assets
Considerable knowledge of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Solid Waste permitting; FDEP National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting; Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) permitting and grant funding; and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding requirements
Considerable knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local construction and maintenance procedures, standards, and practices
Considerable knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS)
Considerable knowledge of FEMA guidelines, documentation requirements, and reimbursement processes
Considerable knowledge of safety practices and applicable laws, ordinances, statutes, and regulations governing public works operations
Considerable knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, and proper use of vehicles, equipment, and tools utilized in public works operations
Considerable knowledge of environmental regulations related to construction and maintenance activities
Ability to develop, present, and implement long-range public works plans and programs
Ability to prepare sketches, drawings, and layouts for maintenance and new construction projects
Knowledge of Work Zone Traffic Control and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) standards
Knowledge of contract administration and negotiation practices
Knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) specifications, index drawings, and roadway design and maintenance standards
Knowledge of SWFWMD, FDOT, and FDEP construction requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word
Working knowledge of ESRI GIS software
Knowledge of computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software and mathematics through trigonometry
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the City Manager, department heads, elected officials, the public, engineers, architects, contractors, and employees
Company
City of New Port Richey
Pasco County is ranked as one the fasting growing counties in Florida.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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