Public works director Jobs in St Petersburg, FL

Salary : $84,872.00 - $127,307.00 Annually

Location : Treasure Island

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2023 - 00130

Department : Public Works

Division : PW Administration

Opening Date : 12 / 31 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Exempt

General Description

Under the direction of the Public Works Director, his position responsible for the maintenance of the City's infrastructure and services. The person in this position prepares and / or reviews construction plans, specifications, engineering reports, and cost estimates for projects related to area of assignment. Performs intermediate to complex engineering design, review, and capital improvement program planning and implementation work, depending on qualifications. Prepares, signs, and seals documents for outside agencies. This position has considerable contact with City and County officials, contractors, engineers and other internal and external contacts, requiring excellent public relations skills. Supervisory duties required in the absence of the Public Works Director.

Essential Job Functions

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to function at a highly proactive level and perform each essential duty independently and accurately. The duties listed are a representation of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.

• Work with design and construction professionals to meet the City's infrastructure needs; manage project scope and deliverables to ensure that the City's objectives are accomplished.
• Administer the construction and maintenance of the City's street and utilities systems; develops and implement programs, practices and procedures for the Public Works Department.
• Evaluate programs and projects for applications for grants.
• Prepare proposed resolutions and ordinances for presentation before the City Commission; attend and speak at workshops and meetings in support of those resolutions and ordinances.
• Oversee the preparation of final drawings and design calculations for new construction.
• Coordinate and lead all design and project management requirements, to include but not linted to, all design meetings and reviews.
• Research, review, and attain local, state, and federal grants and be the primary administrator of all grants awarded specific to the City's infrastructure and services.
• Assist the Finance Director or staff with the preparing construction bids and procurement of contract services.
• Lead daily activities of persons assigned to the current projects; assign work and ensures completion according to established standards, procedures, and timeframes.
• Seal drawings and calculations; prepare specifications and related bid documents.
• Read and interpret complex engineering plans and specifications and use appropriate engineering techniques to resolve problems.
• Provide professional engineering assistance, including non-project engineering, to assist Public Works staff and other departments.
• Assist with the preparation of the Department's operating and capital budget.
• Work with the Economic Development Director as needed to review and research development projects for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code, and County design standards.
• Prepare agenda items and present to various boards and the City Commission.
• Responsible for preparation and maintenance of necessary records, reports, and correspondence.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of current best practices, trends, laws, and issues affecting area of expertise; attend educational events that will increase professional knowledge and be otherwise beneficial to the County.
• Act as Public Works Director in director's absence to include supervisory duties.
• Actively participate in the beach stewardship committee and other committees as assigned.
• Serve in a staff position as a "confidential" employee.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications, Licenses and Certifications

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities and Environmental Conditions

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work is sedentary and performed primarily indoors in a distraction heavy office environment with noise and frequent interruptions. The work requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

Part-time employees are eligible to enroll in a 401(a) retirement plan, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

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Are you atleast 18 years of age or older?

Are you claiming Veteran's Preference under Florida Law? Yes No (If yes, please contact Human Resources)

Have you ever served with any branch of the US military? If yes, please provide the branch, years of service and your rank.

Did you graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering, construction engineering or other engineering specialty?

Do you have possession of a Professional Engineering (PE) license from the State of Florida?

Do you have at least six (6) years of experience in the administration and management of a municipal public works division or closely related field?

Do you have at least two (2) years of supervisory experience?

Do you have project management experience?

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