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Assistant Director of Public Works- Internal Operations

Under the general directions of the Public Works Director, plans, directs, manages and oversees functions, programs, and personnel associated with Public Works Internal Operations to include the budget preparation and fiscal management of various divisions in the department (e.g. Cemetery, Facilities Maintenance, Administrative Staff, Procurement and Contracts Administration). Performs administrative and supervisory work in directing the overall internal operations of the assigned work area(s) in the Public Works Department. Supervises employees and develops work schedules for day-to-day work activities to provide optimum efficiency and productivity. Performs duties with considerable independence and latitude in supervising and in being responsible for technical and administrative functions. Provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the department. Position requires an advanced understanding and wide application of principles, theories, and concepts in assigned function or operation. Supervises subordinates through oral and written reports based upon personal observation. The work entails managing, coaching, and developing employees. Position requires extensive expertise and knowledge in specialized functions or business areas that can be used to develop policies and procedures as well as determining efficient and innovative ways to accomplish the organization's business strategies. Work is evaluated through conferences and review of progress reports.

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, public administration, business administration, economic, or related field supplemented by five (5) years of governmental budgeting and / or accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience in Public Works management or supervision. Two (2) years of auditing, construction accounting, cost accounting, governmental budgeting and / or financial analysis experience. Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements. Must have National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification (level to be determined by job classification requirements) or obtain within one year of employment. In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions to perform this job successfully.

Summary of Benefits for City of Hallandale Beach Employees - Management Level, Tier II

We believe City employees to be our most valuable asset. To attract and retain the best employees, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes training, educational assistance, performance appraisal and a merit program. The following are included as part of the City's Second Tier Management Benefits Package :

• Health Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Program
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Voluntary 401(a) Match Plan
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Discounted Supplemental Insurances
• Tax Deferred 125 Plans
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• Sick Leave Buy-Back
• Self Care Days
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 4-Day Workweek

Insurance Benefits

Health Insurance

The City provides employees with health insurance benefits through Aetna Health Care Plan. The City pays 100% of the premium cost for employee and 90% for dependent(s).

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

The City provides Management Level II employees with a Health Reimbursement Arrangement account to help cover the cost of the annual health insurance deductible. The monies are not taxable, are pre-funded by the City and can be used to pay any qualified in-network medical deductible or prescription copays that are incurred under the medical plan. Depending on the health insurance plan election you make, the City contributes either $2,000, $3,000 or $4,000 to your HRA account on a Fiscal Year basis. The HRA funds are not rolled over from year to year and cannot be used for dental or vision.

Dental Insurance

The City provides employees with dental insurance through Aetna Dental, of which two options (Dental DMO and Dental PPO) are offered. The City pays $5.00 per month towards dental coverage premium.

Additional Insurance Allowance

Second-Tier Management employees receive an annual allowance of $1,000 to be used toward additional health / dental premiums and / or the purchase of additional insurances as described below.

Vision Program

Vision coverage on routine eye exams, eyeglasses and contact lenses is available through Aetna Health Care. The City pays 100% coverage for employee only. See plan information for details regarding the vision care program.

Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

The City provides all full-time employees with $50,000 in term life insurance. There is no cost to employees for this benefit.

Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D Insurance

Employees may purchase supplemental term life insurance up to $500,000 on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. See information packet for details.

Discounted Supplemental Insurances

Several supplemental insurances are offered through AFLAC at discounted rates for City employees. Plans include : Accident; Cancer; Critical Care; Hospital Confinement Protection and Short-term Disability.

Hospital Indemnity Plan

A voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan is offered through Aetna Health Care Plan that pays you benefits when you are confined to a hospital, whether for planned or unplanned reasons, as well as for other medical services.

Retirement / Savings Accounts

Florida Retirement System (FRS)

Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) is mandatory for all eligible Management Level II employees. The FRS offers eligible employees an option between a Pension Plan and an Investment Plan. Management Level II employees are classified in the Regular Service Class and as of July 1, 2019, the mandatory employee contribution rate is 3% of salary regardless of which plan is chosen.

Voluntary 401(a) Match Plan

The City offers a voluntary 401(a) City-matching program, in which the City will contribute up to a 3% salary match on a bi-weekly basis into a 401(a) Defined Contribution account. The City will contribute a match of 1%, 2%, or 3% based on the employee selection. Vesting is 100% upon plan enrollment.

Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan)

The City makes available a deferred compensation plan (MissionSquare 457 plan), for which the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a tax-deferred basis. No employer contributions.

Roth IRA Savings Plan (Roth IRA)

The City makes available a Roth IRA savings plan, through which the employee may voluntarily make after-tax contributions through payroll deductions. No employer contributions are made.

Flexible Spending Account(s)

The City offers two Flexible Spending Accounts through Benefits Outsource Inc., which provide pre-tax savings for employees. One plan covers dependent care and the other provides for medical reimbursement. Employees may set-up a flexible spending account during the annual Open Enrollment period only.

Paid Leave

Vacation

Professional / management employees accrue 128 hours (10.66 hours / month) of vacation leave per year. Accrual begins immediately and may be taken after three (3) months of employment.

Holidays

The City observes 11 paid holidays throughout the year.

Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave

Full-time employees accrue 96 hours (8 hours / month) of sick leave per year. An employee may elect to use up to 4 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his / her immediate family.

Paid Parental Leave

Employees may receive up to twelve (12) weeks of paid parental leave following the birth of an employee's child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care.

Other Benefits

4-Day Workweek