Director of Public Works

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Director of Public Works

CITY OF NEPTUNE BEACH
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Director of Public Works

The City of Neptune Beach is seeking a Director of Public Works. This at-will position is a key member of the City's Administrative Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for the second largest department with the City. The Director of Public Works will be results-driven, with well-grounded ethical decision-making skills, superior interpersonal and communication skills and a track record of "big picture" strategic planning.

GENERAL SUMMARY: This at-will position is a key member of the City’s Administrative Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for the second largest department within the City of Neptune Beach. The Director of Public Works will be results-driven, with well-grounded ethical decision-making skills, superior interpersonal and communication skills, and a track record of, “big picture” strategic planning. Of utmost importance to the City Manager is that the Public Works Director can lead the diverse team at the Public Works “Yard.” The Director must be an innovative professional that is self-confident and able to speak with clarity on a variety of complex technical issues.

The Director must be able to prioritize and execute a Capital Improvement Plan within the budget that’s provided. The City is completing a vision plan that enumerates many public works projects, implementing that plan will be a collaboration between the City Manager, Chief Financial Officer, and the Director of Public Works. The candidate must be capable of working effectively and communicating diplomatically with the City Council, Staff, Resident and Business Groups, the labor union, regulatory bodies, developers, contractors, and other governmental agencies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Working closely with the City’s Executive Team and staff, the Director of Public Works will have overall responsibility for all aspects of the Department’s daily operations, including the following key duties and responsibilities:

• Leads and directs operations of the Public Works Department; prepares and/or approves briefings and recommendations for presentation to the City Council, and the public; coordinates Department efforts with other City Departments, and with comparable organizations in other public and private agencies.

• Represents the City of Neptune Beach and the Public Works Department at community, public and professional meetings.

• Reviews, Develops, and implements long-term departmental goals, objectives, plans and procedures; researches, reviews, and analyzes financial, engineering technology, cost/benefit, and other information to develop the most efficient and effective policy solutions for implementation and/or recommendation to the City Manager and the City Council.

• Furnishes the City Manager a monthly departmental report on the various activities each division of the Public Works Department has in action, has completed, or is planning to begin.

• Responsible for project delivery, including the timeliness and accuracy of the department’s project management.

• Leads, supervises, mentors, and organizes others in the Public Works Department on issues regarding standard daily operations, innovative process modifications and progressive approaches to unique opportunities; trains staff and self in managerial and technical pursuits.

• Performs related works as assigned by the City Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILIITES OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: The successful candidate will exhibit outstanding leadership qualities that will bring strength, stability and an instant credibility to the position with a strong focus on customer service and building solid relationships with all internal and external stakeholders. Top candidates for consideration will have had prior experience in an organization that is committed to working in partnership with other departments/agencies and promoting a collaborative team-work environment. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of organizing, implementing and completing public works-related projects.

The next Director of Public Works must also be able to work with a diverse group of people, typically by being pragmatic, flexible, and driven by results. Historically, the Public Works Department has enjoyed a Director that developed trust with superiors, peers, subordinates and residents; the ideal candidate will exhibit the same qualities. Tactful, patient, approachable, knowledgeable, and self-confident are traits that describe the next Director of Public Works.

The ideal candidate will provide leadership that builds on the existing skills of his/her team, as well as inspires, motivates, and empowers staff to achieve mutually established goals. Experience managing multiple projects while simultaneously leading a unionized workforce is essential to being successful in this position, and the top-candidate must be hands-on and committed to addressing an array of complex and technical issues impacting Neptune Beach.

The Public Works Department is preparing for significant improvements to its infrastructure systems and the pace of work will adjust to follow the demand of completing those projects in a timely manner. The successful candidate will create an open, collaborative, and successful relationship with the City’s Executive Team, City Council, Community Groups, Developers, and Residents.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, or a closely related field. An Advanced degree is highly desired. This position requires at least six years of experience-based expertise in large and complex public works operations, construction management with multiple contractors, or closely related experience.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES: Valid Florida Driver’s License, or ability to obtain one within thirty days of hire. A valid Florida Professional Engineer license is highly desirable but not required, or an equivalent transferable license from another state, which must be converted to Florida Registration. Water and Domestic Wastewater Operator Certification with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection are also highly desirable, but not required.

Documents:

Director of Public Works Job Announcement
Director of Public Works Job Description
City of Neptune Beach General Employment Application

Applications

The City of Neptune Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and marital status or other non-merit factors, except where such factor is a bona-fide occupational qualification or is required by State and/or Federal law.

The City of Neptune Beach does not maintain a Job Applicant file. Individuals interested in employment with the City must apply for jobs as they are advertised by the City. Employment Applications may be picked up at City Hall, or downloaded online here: City of Neptune Employment Application

Resumes and additional documents may be attached. Applications may be submitted by mail to the City of Neptune Beach, Attention: Human Resources Department, 116 First Street, Neptune Beach, FL 32266, or may be hand delivered to the same location.

All applications are evaluated based upon relevant education, experience, training, special skills, etc. Those applicants with qualifications best suited to the needs of the advertised positions will be contracted for interviews.

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