Public Works Department Director

Lake County, Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 107,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake County Fl is seeking a Director of Public Works to plan, direct and supervise all programs and operations of the Public Works Department, including roads, bridges, stormwater systems and engineering programs. The role supervises division directors and support staff, administers budgets, and develops the county's Five-Year CIP.

The director will report to the County Manager, prepare policy papers, monitor progress, and participate in emergency response during declared events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and supervise all programs and operations of the Public Works Department.
• Manage roads and bridges, stormwater systems and engineering programs.
• Supervise division directors, including Office of Fleet Management and support staff; administer budgets.
• Develop the County’s Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and report progress to leadership.
• Formulate long-range goals, develop policy and position papers, and negotiate with officials.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Public Administration

Job description

Posting Number: 26-11-04-3851
Pay Grade: 29E ( Salary: $107,390.40 - $174,220.80 annually )
Agency / Dept. / Office: Public Works
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

The essential function of the position within the organization is to plan, direct and supervise all programs and operations of the Public Works Department, including the management of the County’s roads and bridges, stormwater systems, and engineering programs. This position is responsible for supervising division directors, including Office of Fleet Management and support staff, administering budgets, developing the County’s Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, reporting project progress to Assistant County Manager, County Manager and Board of County Commissioners, and performing related professional, administrative and supervisory work as required. The position formulates long range goals for the organization; develops policy and position papers and negotiates with chief administrative officer and/or elected officials.

This position shall be required to assist with emergency support functions in the event of a declared emergency and/or any other emergency duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

The County may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience for selected position postings on a year-for-year basis, provided that the education/experience is in a relevant or related field.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration or a closely related field with a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible related experience.

Requires a valid Florida driver’s license.