Public Works Operations Leader

City of Brooksville, FL; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days first year

12 paid holidays

Florida Retirement System Pension and

Employer paid health coverage

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 a**

Job summary

The City of Brooksville, FL is seeking an Assistant Director of Public Works to oversee street, stormwater, facilities, fleet, sanitation, and utilities operations. You will help set department policies, budgets, technical specs, bid documents, and project oversight while delivering high-level customer service and maintaining a professional city image.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of management experience in municipal public works or utilities, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in administration and management supervision of a municipal public works or utilities department.
• Equivalent combination of education, certification, training, or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and assign/review work of subordinate employees in all Public Works divisions.
• Assist in establishing department policies, procedures, reporting and long-range objectives.
• Prepare bid specifications, evaluate proposals, monitor contractor progress, and recommend awards.
• Develop requisitions, monitor and approve departmental purchases within budgetary constraints.
• Train staff in the use of equipment and tools; evaluate employee performance and recommend disciplinary actions.
• Establish performance standards, monitor productivity, and ensure compliance with City policies and ethical standards.
• Coordinate Public Works programs and projects with the Director and Project Manager.
• Ensure accurate reporting, recordkeeping, and compliance with operational procedures and safety standards.
• Participate in personnel matters including hiring, performance evaluations, and resolving complaints.
• Administer oversight of contracts and agreements; address public inquiries, complaints, and service requests.
• Develop, implement, and enforce departmental emergency operations and procedures.
• Attendance at all Council Meetings, required.
• Approve requisitions, purchasing card transactions, leave requests, and capital outlays.
• Assume the role of Department Head in the absence of the Public Works Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Ability

Computer & Administrative Skills

Leadership Skills

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field

Job description

The City of Brooksville, FL is seeking an Assistant Director of Public Works to oversee street, stormwater, facilities, fleet, sanitation, and utilities operations. You will help set department policies, budgets, technical specs, bid documents, and project oversight while delivering high-level customer service and maintaining a professional city image.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of management experience in municipal public works or utilities, with strong