Job Description
Salary : $114,039.00 - $188,165.00 Annually
Location : Palm Bay, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2669
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 04/09/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: General Employee
MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE - Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Business Management, Public Administration or a related field, and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in Public Works or related field. OR
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Business Management, Public Administration or a related field, and eight (8) years progressively responsible experience in Public Works or related field. OR
- Associate Degree in Civil Engineering, Business Management, Public Administration or a related field, and twelve (12) years progressively responsible experience in Public Works or related field.
Must possess a valid Driver's License and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Minimum of two (2) years of responsible supervisory experience required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of Professional Engineer Registration from the State of Florida is preferred but not required.
EMERGENCY DECLARATION STATUS Code 1: Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident by incident basis, the employee's Department Head will make the determination as to who will be required to work.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Under limited supervision, performs complex professional and administrative work coordinating and directing operations of the Public Works Department and operational divisions. Work involves planning, developing and implementing proposals and programs to administer projects, provide services, and determine needs of the City as ascertained by coordinating with residents and public officials. Employee is responsible for all operations, engineering, construction and finance activities, and for direct and delegated supervision of all employees of the Public Works Department. Reports to the City Manager or Deputy City Manager.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES Plans, organizes and directs activities to ensure current and anticipated planning and construction needs of the City are met; implements surveys and studies, anticipates future service requirements and develops strategies to render service, including review of various funding mechanisms; develops, establishes, implements, reviews and updates plans, goals, policies, procedures and standards for provision of services, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations; projects manpower and staffing requirements to meet current and anticipated needs.
Directs transportation planning and improvement projects and coordinates this activity with County and State agencies.
Supervises all administrative matters in the Public Works Department, including budget and grant proposal preparation and administration, accounts payable, general ledger monitoring, scheduling and personnel matters.
Plans, organizes and assigns the work of staff engaged in the design, operation, maintenance, and analysis phases of community planning, project development, and the Capital Improvements Plan, including the administration, facility maintenance, construction inspections, production, and engineering of projects.
Develops and prepares various reports, studies, correspondence, and other data pertaining to departmental operations, and submits such reports, studies, correspondence, etc., as required by federal, State or local regulations, as requested, or as otherwise deemed appropriate.
Coordinates the preparation of plans and specifications for construction projects undertaken by the department; confers with consultants, developers, contractors, affected public officials, and other parties as appropriate, in the development of construction projects and programs.
Oversees the management of capital projects, including ensuring performance within schedule and fiscal constraints. Provides intermittent status reports as requested.
Receives complaints and/or inquiries from public agencies or officials, and/or the general public pertaining to Department or personnel activities, policies, procedures, etc., and responds based on detailed knowledge of Department policies and activities, or initiates further review and investigation of complaints by appropriate personnel, as appropriate; prepares preliminary reports of complaints received and results of preliminary interviews with personnel involved, and assigns and monitors further investigation by subordinate(s).
Prepares, submits, and presents an annual budget and annual Capital Improvement Program; provides documentation and justifications for budgetary requests; point of responsibility for submitting and overseeing departmental budgeted funds. Monitors budget and Capital Improvement Program.
Develops and implements public involvement activities relating to Public Works projects and programs.
Pursues funding partnership for Public Works projects and programs.
Advises City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and Public Officials of demands by the public and any changes to levels of service. Advises best options in a technical sense and resolves conflicts with the public.
Responsible for providing high-quality, responsive customer service to both internal and external customers of the department. Expected to promote interdepartmental collaboration, build employee morale, and foster a workplace culture of integrity.
Monitors internal controls for fraud, errors, and omissions within the department.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs other related work as required.
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.
This position is a Department Director and is covered under Personnel Policies and Administrative Code.
Health Insurance: Health care plan options include HDHP, OAPIN and OAP through Cigna.
Dental Insurance: Dental coverage is offered in three plans that include DHMO & PPO High/Low plans.
Vision Insurance: Vision coverage includes an annual eye exam, frames and lenses or contact lenses in lieu of eyeglasses.
Life Insurance: The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with life insurance in the amount of two times their annual base salary at no cost. Additional coverage is available at the employee's cost up to the Guaranteed Issue amount of $250,000.
Dependent/Spouse Life Insurance: The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with dependent/spouse life insurance in the amount of $5,000 per dependent at no cost. Additional coverage is available at the employee's cost.
Short Term Disability: Coverage pays 66 2/3% of employee's annual base salary during a short-term disability period not to exceed 26 weeks.
Long Term Disability: Coverage pays 66 2/3% of employee's salary at time of disability after a 180 consecutive day waiting period.
Executive Defined Contribution Retirement Plan: City contributes a base of 3.75%. Employees may contribute up to 9.75% and the City will match the employee's contribution up to 6%.
Holidays: 10 holidays and 1 birthday holiday.
Paid Leave: You accrue 96 hours of vacation and sick leave per year. Accrued vacation hours increase after 10 years of service. Administrative leave - 80 hours per year.
01
Do you possess a valid Driver License and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record?
02
Please select the answer below that best describes your highest level of education.
- Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Business Management, Public Administration or a related field.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Business Management, Public Administration or a related field.
- Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering, Business Management, Public Administration or a related field.
- None of the above
03
Please select the answer below that best describes the number of years progressively responsible experience in Public Works or related field.
- No related experience.
- Less than 4 years
- 4 to 7 years
- 8 to 11 years
- 12 to 15 years
- 16 or more years
04
How many years of responsible supervisory experience do you possess?
- None
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 5 to 7 years
- 8 or more years
05
Do you possess a Professional Engineer Registration from the State of Florida?
06
Do you have experience as a City Engineer, Director, or Assistant Director of Public Works or related field?
Required Question City of Palm Bay, FL
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