Assistant Public Works Director - Administration

Salary : $108,609.00 - $152,053.00 Annually

Location : New Port Richey, FL

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 12908-0325

Department : Public Works

Opening Date : 03 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : 4 / 3 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Salary Range : $108,609.00 - $152,053.00

Pay Grade : M53 (Exempt position)

Salary Disclosure : Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR!

The Assistant Director role is a highly responsible administrative position that plans, directs, and oversees the activities and personnel within the Public Works Department. This is a highly accountable senior management position that assists the Public Works Director in ensuring business practices and performance standards are met for projects, programs, and tasks. Reports directly to the Director and oversees multiple divisions including project management, budget development, business and strategic planning, and administration. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader driven to inspire and empower the team, be dedicated to providing excellent customer service, and possess strong communication skills.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, directs, and manages the activities and personnel of multiple divisions within the Public Works Department.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the service delivery methods and procedures of the multiple divisions.
• Oversees the development and administration of annual operating and capital improvements budgets, SWOT Analysis, and surveys.
• Oversees the development and implementation of performance goals, key performance indicators, and priorities for services, programs, and projects.
• Oversees the preparation and review of scopes of work, fee estimates, construction cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Oversees the preparation and processing of task orders, work orders, and memorandums for assigned projects.
• Oversees departmental functions such as payroll, employee recruitment, hiring and related activities, developing training and incentives.
• Conducts employee conflict resolutions, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
• Attends and addresses the Board, public, civic organization, and professional group meetings.
• Responds to customer in a courteous, professional, and timely manner.
• Fosters a work environment that promotes a culture of empowerment, engagement, teamwork, empathy, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS : Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in management and leadership OR a Master's Degree and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in management and leadership required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS : Must Possess a valid Florida driver's license.

ADA STATEMENT : A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE : Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE / RECOVERY ACTIVITIES : All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE : Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include :

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Paid holidays

Group insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Deferred compensation

Medical leave pool

Annual medical leave buy-back

Mid-management / Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

Which best describes the years of progressively responsible experience you have in management and leadership?

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran?(Supporting documentation needed at time of application or next business day)

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug / alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note : If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 12 months?

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)

How did you hear about this position?

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee.

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Salary : $108,609 - $152,053