Assistant Public Works Director

$68,575.00 Ð $110,753.00 ANNUALLY
(Starting Salary up to $85,000.00 Depending Upon Qualifications)

The City of Miami Beach with a population of 96,000 and 1,700 employees is internationally recognized as a vibrant, tropical and historic community. We are seeking a candidate for the position of Assistant Public Works Director who will assist the Director with the daily management, long term planning and development of the Public Works Department. The Department has 360 full time employees and a $69 million operating budget and includes the following divisions: Administration, Engineering, Water, Sewer, Storm water, Streets, Street Lighting, Property Management, Sanitation, Transportation, Concurrency and Environmental Resources.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Assist the Public Works Director in planning, organizing, and controlling departmental activities and in directing subordinate personnel in functions of Public Works Administration, Engineering, Water and Sewer Maintenance and Construction, Street and Street Lighting Maintenance and Construction, Storm Sewer Maintenance and Construction, Transportation and Concurrency Management, Property Management and Construction Services, Sanitation, and Environmental Resources Management; serve as Acting Director during the absence of the Public Works Director; confer with the Director regarding departmental policies, emergencies, priorities, special problems and duties to be assigned to Division Heads; meet with Division Heads to discuss the priorities, scheduling, assignments, problems and special projects or emergencies to insure proper and prompt action is taken toward resolving departmental concerns; meet with public officials and civic organizations to explain various departmental projects and programs; review and analyze reports, budgets, plans, specifications, bids, contracts, and other correspondence submitted from within the department or by outside utility agencies and consultants; to insure compliance with prescribed standards, rules and regulations; coordinate or assist in coordinating the activities of the Public Works Department with other City work programs and departments and with other agencies; perform other related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS: Five (5) years experience in responsible managerial and administrative work in a large public works program. Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in Public or Business Administration, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.

DESIRES: Five (5) to ten (10) years of municipal experience is preferred. Experience in developing strategic business plans, planning and managing organizational change, team building, work process redesign, reengineering, and financial management of enterprise-funded programs. Candidates should have exceptional communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.

TWO resumes will be accepted UNTIL FILLED. Send to ATTN: APD-ACC, City of Miami Beach, Human Resources Department, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139. NO FAX ACCEPTED.

JOB HOTLINE: 305-673-7777
TDD: 305-673-7213
www.ci.miami-beach.fl.us
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