Deputy Director - Public Works Department

**Open Until Filled**

The Deputy Director of Public Works is a highly responsible professional position requiring an ethical leader skilled in administration and supervision to assist the Director of Public Works.

The Deputy Director assists with maintenance and operations oversight, manages the Public Works budget, assists in equipment and vehicle purchases for all County departments, administers the Countywide GPS program, manages the fuel distribution program for the County, oversees training in Public Works, and attends public meetings as required by the Director.

This is a "mandatory testing" position that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Directs and coordinates Fleet Services, providing maintenance for Public Works, Fire Services, Emergency Management Services and Pensacola Beach vehicles

Oversees the Road Maintenance Division and Pensacola Beach Public Works, providing road and infrastructure maintenance as well as holding pond and road sign maintenance throughout the County

Develops and monitors the Public Works budget, including negotiating agreements with vendors consistent with the approved budget

Coordinates with County departments to prioritize equipment and vehicle purchases

Administers the Countywide GPS program, including maintenance of GPS units in all County vehicles, working with managers to monitor vehicle use, and provides training for the program

Manages the fuel distribution program, including development of the significant budget and ensures all fueling facilities/procedures adhere to federal, state, and local regulations

Represents Public Works in public meetings as directed by the Director, including, but not limited to, Board meetings, personnel disciplinary meetings, FEMA disaster team meetings, union negotiations, and townhall/neighborhood meetings

Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees, including determining work procedures and schedules, issuing instructions and assigning duties, reviewing work, recommending personnel actions, conducting performance reviews, and conducting departmental training and orientation

Research problems and complaints by staff and citizens, resolves complex and sensitive customer service issues, either personally, by phone, or in writing, and maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions

Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget, performs cost control activities, monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control, prepares annual budget requests, assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time

Performs mentoring and evaluations of staff through observations and written reports, recognizes successes in achieving established goals, and takes corrective measures regarding inconsistencies and short comings

Directs and oversees planning and conducting of various training and needs assessment activities

Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect department operations, and develops policy and procedural changes as required

Assumes the responsibility of the Director in their absence

Perform other duties as assigned or required

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience:

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Public Administration, or a related field, and at least five years of managerial experience in fleet maintenance, public administration, public works, or a similar field; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):

Fundamental project management processes, methodologies, and tools & techniques with ability to adapt them to the organization
Analytical techniques needed to review and analyze information to determine options and recommend viable solutions
Analyzing information and situations to identify problems, reason logically, and draw valid conclusions in order to determine and implement effective course of action
Prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations

Budgetary principles to develop, prepare and monitor complex budgets

Establish and maintain good working relationships with the County Commissioners, County Administrator, elected officials, agencies, staff and employees; often in stressful situations
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact successful with the public, contractors, supervisors, elected officials and agencies
Strong leadership and the ability to effect continued improvement and growth within the Department
Commitment to establish, implement, and maintain effective training and evaluation
Ensures that the state and county ethic polices are taught and enforced
Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Make timely decisions and to take action reflective of business objectives
Apply innovative thinking in developing solutions
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinate employees, establishing and implementing performance measures, maintaining a healthy and safe working environment, including hiring and termination practices/policies

Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated light work. This position requires talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

While performing the essential functions of the job the employee is exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The incumbent's working conditions are varied on a day-to-day basis, will be required to perform site visits Countywide to address internal operational issues and citizen complaints.

Benefits/Compensation Package:

• Medical / Dental / Vision plans

• Prescription coverage

• Employee health clinic

• Employee fitness centers

• Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan

• Deferred Compensation Plan

• Flexible Spending Account(s)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Group Life Insurance