Assistant Director of Public Works

South Miami; Florida; Presencial; USD 104 000 - 166 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The City of South Miami invites applications for the Assistant Director of Public Works, a senior executive role providing administrative, strategic, and operational oversight. The PWAD supervises the Motor Pool, Facilities, and the Superintendent of Maintenance in solid waste and streets, while modernizing asset, facility, and fleet management systems.

Responsibilities include budgeting, procurement standardization, safety programs, and coordination with CIP projects.

Qualificações

• Thorough knowledge of public sector procurement, fleet management systems, facility maintenance programs, and enterprise asset management tools.
• Strategic oversight capability to guide division leads in solid waste management, street operations, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of maintenance methods for building, motor pool, streets, sidewalks, storm drains and right of way.

Responsabilidades

• Directly supervises the Superintendent of Maintenance and oversees Solid Waste and Streets operations.
• Oversees Facilities Management and Fleet Management and Motor Pool.
• Standardizes department-wide procurement practices, vendor contracts, RFP/bid solicitations, and purchasing compliance.

Conhecimentos

Public sector procurement

Fleet management systems

Facility maintenance programs

Enterprise asset management

Leadership

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in civil/mechanical/sanitary/environmental engineering

Ferramentas

Enterprise asset management tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Assistant Director of Public Works

Full Time Salary 1 Attachments

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1071

Salary Range: $103,694.07 To $165,910.52 Annually

Assistant Director of Public Works

Department: Public Works & Engineering Department

Reports To: Director of Public Works & Engineering

FLSA Status: Full-Time | Exempt

Annual Salary Range:$103,694.07- $165,910.52

Closing Date: October 23, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

This senior executive role provides department-wide administrative, strategic, and operational oversight to support the Public Works Director while overseeing operational responsibilities. The Assistant Director (PWAD) has direct supervisory oversight of the Motor Pool/Fleet, Facilities, and the Superintendent of Maintenance in the management of Solid Waste and Streets operations. Additionally, the PWAD will lead implementation to help modernize municipal operations- including rolling out and providing for a plan to upkeep automated tracking systems for asset management, facility management, and fleet management and standardizing procurement across all divisions. The PWAD also oversees the Superintendent of Maintenance in the implementation of management tools to ensure the efficient operation of Solid Waste and Streets.

SUPERVISIARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises the Superintendent of Maintenance, to ensure efficient management and strategic performance while providing administrative and high-level operational oversight for Solid Waste and Streets operations. Directly oversees Facilities Management and maintenance programs and Fleet Management and Motor Pool.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Systems Modernization & Implementation: Lead the selection, deployment, and institutionalization of automated management systems across the department, specifically establishing computerized Inventory Management Systems, Facility Management Systems, and automated performance tracking platforms.
• Lead planning and organization of the department’s facility maintenance and repairs to all city facilities.
• Implement annual storm maintenance program, working in conjunction with CIP Project Managers.
• Monitor the work of the Superintendent responsible for Solid Waste and Streets
• Establish and maintain a program to performs periodic field checks of streets, street signs, sidewalks, city buildings, city vehicles and equipment and storm sewers and other items under the purview of Public Works to ensure conformance with City safety requirements and specifications.
• Monitor and report Superintendent of Maintenance’s supervision of crew of workers engaged in repairs and maintenance of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm sewers, potholes, manholes and city properties.
• Monitor and report Superintendent of Maintenance’s supervision work of street repair and maintenance crews supervising asphalt spreading, patching and ensure reporting of damage such as ruts and low spots in streets.
• Monitor and report on Superintendent of Maintenance’s supervision of crew of workers and contractors engaging in landscaping beautification, tree planting, tree trimming, and fertilization application.
• Assist in the daily assignment and supervision of personnel under the purview of the PWAD.
• Receives detailed instructions concerning specific work assignments from superiors and inspects work in progress to assure conformity.
• Supervises the Superintendent of Maintenance in the oversight of the operation of heavy-duty equipment such as bucket truck, backhoe, dump truck, tractors, water trucks, sweeper, etc. as needed.
• Ensure analysis and inspection of the condition of all motor equipment when needed.
• Directly oversees the Motor Pool division; establishes the city’s official vehicle and heavy equipment inventory, implements automated fleet management tracking, and standardizes vehicle replacement schedules.
• Maintains inventory of materials and records with assistance of the Superintendent of Maintenance.
• Prepares work reports, and accident reports with assistance of Superintendent of Maintenance.
• Prepare memos, resolutions, responds to emails, and other general clerical work as needed.
• Standardizes department-wide procurement practices, vendor contract administration, RFP/bid solicitations, and purchasing compliance
• Promotes, trains, and implements safety and accident prevention programs.
• Prepares and documents performance evaluation to designated subordinates.
• Participates in documenting disciplinary action as required.
• Oversee, prepare and approve the budget of the division.
• All other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil, mechanical, or sanitary/environmental engineering or related field, supplemented by at least ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in related field.
• Minimum qualifications may be waived by the City Manager. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
• Must possess a valid state of Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background screening process.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Thorough knowledge of public sector procurement, fleet management systems, facility maintenance programs, and enterprise asset management tools.
• Strategic oversight capability to guide division leads (including the Superintendent) in solid waste management, street operations, and contract administration.
• Knowledge and understanding of maintenance methods of building, motor pool, streets, sidewalks, storm drains and right of ways.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade and proper use tools and machinery is essential.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, and tools in all types of street maintenance is required.
• Strong leadership skills to modernize legacy operations into automated, data-driven management environments.
• Ability to prepare, manage, and analyze complex municipal budgets and financial reports
• Skill in the organization of basic maintenance records and preparing reports as required.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, and appointed officials.
• Ability to be available to work nights, weekends, or during a declared emergency as needed.

DISCLAIMER

The City of South Miami provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the City of South Miami complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,compensation, and training. The City of South Miami provides Veterans' Preference in accordance with Chapter 295, Florida Statutes. Eligible veterans, servicemembers, and certain spouses and family members may receive preference in employment. Eligible applicants should indicate their eligibility during the application process.

An applicant, who, at any time during the employment application process, demonstrates dishonesty, untruthfulness, withholds information (omissions), makes false statements, or whose background investigation reveals derogatory information or moral turpitude issues, will be disqualified.