Public Services Assistant Director

City of Tarpon Springs; Tarpon Springs (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tarpon Springs is seeking a proactive Public Works Director to plan and direct programs across utilities, golf, recreation, cemetery, and environmental initiatives. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and coordinate capital planning and CIP projects with emphasis on water and sewer systems and sustainability.

This senior role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to present complex analyses to staff and boards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, environmental science, biology or related discipline or eight years of technical public works/public utilities experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct programs and projects within Public Services Divisions with emphasis on water and sewer utilities and sustainability.
• Provide leadership to department staff, prepare budgets, and coordinate capital planning and environmental programs.
• Direct, coordinate, and supervise operational and administrative phases of department projects including utilities, golf-course, recreation, cemetery, and customer service.
• Assist Director in emergency management duties and citywide sustainability initiatives as needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology or related discipline or eight years of technical public works/public utilities related experience

Job description

The purpose of this position is to plan and direct programs and projects within the Public Services Divisions. With an emphasis on water and sewer utilities and sustainability responsibilities, directs, coordinates, and supervises operational and administrative phases of the various departments projects to include utilities, golf-course, recreation, cemetery, customer service, capital planning, and environmental programs.

This job works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• 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.
• Reviews and updates strategic planning of utilities CIP for changes in regulations, needs, priorities or other conditions and reviews associated implementation effectiveness.
• Prepares recommendations and backup for Director's submittal of Board agenda items as assigned.
• Reviews department 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 implements 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.
• Prepares reports on action taken as result of directives, as requested.
• 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.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology or related discipline or eight years of technical public works, public utilities or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Florida Professional Engineer License, preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Group A

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT):

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• None.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

The City of Tarpon Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

STANDARD CLAUSES

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the City.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures, and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses. Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.