Public works Jobs in St Petersburg, FL

Public Works Utilities Director

JOB SUMMARY :

Under the administrative direction of the City Manager, this position is responsible for all employees and activities of the Public Works department, and performs highly responsible, professional, administrative, technical and supervisory work. Responsible for directing the day-to-day operations and short- and longrange plans and programs of the City's public works systems. Work involves ensuring that the work programs and budgets of various divisions are coordinated to achieve their respective objectives. Work is performed with considerable professional and managerial independence within general policy guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

• Plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of the Public Works divisions, including streets, facility maintenance, grounds maintenance, water, sewer, natural gas, fleet maintenance, sanitation, parks and recreation, cemetery, and public works administration.
• Plans, schedules, directs, and reviews the work of the department through personal observatwork in progress and inspection of completed projects.
• Organizes and directs street and sidewalk maintenance, right-of-way cleaning and mowing, drainage

and storm water management, street paving, solid waste collection, purchasing of materials,

equipment and supplies, building and grounds maintenance, infrastructure planning and

maintenance, municipal fleet maintenance and equipment services, natural gas system, sewer

collection, water distribution, and all capital improvements.

administers the adopted budget.

accordance with established safety rules and in compliance with city, county, state, and federal laws and ordinances.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

developing sound, creative solutions to concerns and / or problems.

procedures; state laws governing procurement; current market trends and developments; and

inventory control and materials management practices.

QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in engineering, public administration, management or a closely related field. A progressively demonstrated skill of at least five (5) years' experience and aptitude for performing professional and administrative work in public works, engineering or a closely related field. Requires a valid driver license.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee successfully to perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics are those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Physical Demands :

Required to operate a vehicle and / or equipment. Required to sit, walk, talk and hear.

Required to use hands and fingers with dexterity to operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. Must be able

to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking or standing on uneven surfaces. Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding. Must comply with safety requirements, including but not limited to use of safety equipment such as safety glasses, earplugs,

and hardhat. Must be able to perform inspections on construction sites and various areas of existing buildings including roofs and mechanical rooms. May be subject to dust, heat, and physically dangerous areas while working in field or during construction operations. May be exposed to vehicular traffic or high exposed places. May be subject to insects, snakes, rodents or spiders. Specific vision abilities require close vision and ability to adjust focus. Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of colors and the ability to talk and hear.

Work Environment :

Typical work environment will be in an office setting. The noise level is usually quiet to moderate.

Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather. Requires occasional travel representing the city at meetings, in various professional associations, or for training and career development.

Hours Worked :

Typical work schedule will be Monday through Friday from 8 : 00 a.m. till 5 : 00 p.m. Subject to be called in on a holiday or during an emergency situation.

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