CAREER OPPORTUNITY - PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Annual Salary: $90,000 - $100,000
Full-Time, Exempt Position with Benefits
Office Hours: Mondays - Fridays 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled.
Position Summary
- Establishing standards, policies, plans, schedules, and procedures for expanding, operating, and maintaining the Village’s Public Works infrastructure.
- Leading and monitoring the delivery of any Public Works infrastructure capital improvement plans.
- Supervising staff, which includes prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions or recommendations.
- Participating in the negotiation, development, planning, design and implementation of related Village Capital Improvement Projects as well as improvements to existing facilities.
- Assessing the need for consultant services and recommending accordingly; representing the Village’s interests in overseeing and evaluating consultant services and recommendations.
- Appraising the adequacy of facilities and developing plans and priorities for modifications and extensions; evaluating the soundness and efficiency of operations; supervising the installation of improvements; and, developing work programs and budget estimates.
- Preparing the Public Works budget including preparing cost estimates and justification for budget recommendations; researching and recommending Capital Improvement Projects; and, monitoring and controlling department expenditures.
- Monitoring and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the department’s methods, procedures, and programs; identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement; and, reviewing with the Village Manager where appropriate.
- Ensuring all regulatory reports and deadlines are adhered to and department activities comply with regulating entities’ rules and regulations; immediately notifying the Village Manager of any known regulatory violations, inspections, notices, investigations, or enforcement activities.
- Preparing and evaluating bid specifications for Public Works projects.
- Attending Village Council and advisory board meetings and presenting to the Village Manager and Village Council.
- Receiving and utilizing input from community groups, neighborhood groups and individuals regarding Public Works services and needs.
- Liaising with other Village departments, outside agencies and community groups to explain and discuss various aspects of the department’s functions.
- Representing the Village on city, state, local, and professional boards/associations.
- Responding to and resolving information requests, public inquiries, and complaints with professionalism and tact.
- The ability to work outside of standard business hours is expected of this position.
- Other duties may be required as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration or other related field from an accredited university; Master’s degree in Civil Engineering preferred.
- Minimum of six (6) years of progressive experience in the operations, maintenance, and administration of a Public Works Department.
- Minimum of three (3) years of staff supervision experience.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience.
- Typical office computer systems and software with advanced skills in Microsoft Office.
- Valid Florida driver’s license.
- Strong preference for Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
- Experience in the governmental/public sector is preferred.
Application Process
Interested persons should submit a resume and cover letter, not to exceed four (4) pages collectively. The position will remain open until filled. An original, signed version of a candidate’s submission, with the candidate’s legal signature on the cover letter, should be e-mailed to jnorris [at] indiantownfl.gov. The signed cover letter shall also include the statement: “I certify all information contained in this cover letter and resume is true and accurate.” Failure to follow these submission requirements may disqualify applicant from consideration.
Professional references are optional at the time of submission; however, they may be requested if the candidate is invited to an in-person interview. References submitted at this stage must be limited to a one (1) page list.
The Village of Indiantown is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, marital status, family status, or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services.
For more information, please see the below recruitment flyer.