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(9750) DIRECTOR II - PUBLIC WORKS

Job Code: 7040
Pay Grade: 975

FLSA Status: Exempt 

General Functions
   Plans, directs and manages the activities of the Public Works Department to facilitate the proper design, construction and maintenance of County Highways, Stormwater facilities, Roads and Drainage, Engineering and related services. Provides administrative and technical guidance to manage operations and activities that are in the best interest of public safety and health, environmental integrity and the County.

Work is performed with independence under the direction of the Deputy County Administrator and is reviewed on a regular basis through customer feedback, observations and results achieved.
 
Representative Duties /Assignments
   Directs and oversees the activities of the Public Works Department. Ensures adherence to all codes, standards, laws, regulations, etc. that pertain to the department. Keeps abreast of regulatory changes and participates in technical/professional society activities.

Plans, organizes, and directs all work programs and formulates general operating policies with respect to all phases of public works, engineering, stormwater, construction and other related areas.

Provides direction and guidance to Division Managers through supervision of the Deputy Director. Directs and oversees highway, street, sidewalk, and roads and drainage maintenance, construction and related programs. Inspects construction projects in progress for compliance to plans and specifications.

Provides leadership to various projects related to public works, development and traffic engineering. Reviews, evaluates and approves engineering plans and designs for department projects.

Advises and assists County Mayor, County Administrator and Board of County Commissioners in developing policies, regulations and ordinances; evaluating situations and administering programs. Reviews, approves and presents amendments to County rules, regulations, policies, etc. as necessary.

Develops and implements short and long-term plans for meeting capacity, financial and regulatory demands, including the capital improvements program.

Reviews, approves and presents annual capital and operating budgets for Department.

Maintains relationship with state and federal agencies involved in the Department's responsibilities including engineering, highway construction and maintenance, traffic engineering and stormwater management functions.

Plans and makes presentations to the Board of County Commissioners and the public as required. Oversees the Departments emergency management plan.

Performs other related duties as required.

 
Minimum Qualifications
   Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field and seven years of progressively responsible experience in engineering development, design and construction, public works operation and administration to include a minimum of five years in a supervisory capacity.

Must possess valid registration by the Florida Board of Engineering Examiners as a professional engineer.
 
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5/31/2019