Deputy Director, Public Works

EOE Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for all positions without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or uniformed service member status, or genetic information (including family medical history).
The Town of Oakland is an at-will employer, as permitted under applicable state law. Applicants and candidates should understand that this means that either the Town or the individual may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause.
The Town will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 407-656-1117 if special assistance is needed.
Category
Engineering
Description
The Deputy Director of Public Works will collaborate closely with the Director of Public Works to direct and supervise all activities for the Public Works department, including but not limited to planning, organizing, and controlling all activities, operations, and maintenance of the Town of Oakland's infrastructure, buildings, vehicles, and equipment. They will provide both administrative and hands-on supervisory skills to a direct group of semi-skilled workers, provide professional project management support, coordinate/manage construction activities, and will use considerable independent judgment and initiative under the supervision of the Director of Public Works.
Essential Responsibilities
The following responsibilities and duties have been provided as examples of essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind work assignments as needed.

• Assists with planning, developing, prioritizing, directing, and evaluating Public Works functions for the Town, including but not limited to policies and procedures, goals and objectives, and the department budget and expenditures.
• Administers and reviews departmental budget and exercises control over expenditures; provides input during the annual budget development process.
• Provides support, direction, and coaching to departmental employees in the areas of hiring, training, disciplinary action, problem resolution, planning, and work resolution. This includes but is not limited to contributing to building a functional and collaborative team; assigning, scheduling, guiding, and monitoring work; enforcing personnel rules and regulations and work conduct; identifying and supporting professional, technical, and administrative development of staff.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and periodic revision of technical and maintenance manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, operating records, and reports.
• Drafts and submits periodic reports, including those for preparation review and action during Town Commission meetings; coordinates the timely delivery of materials and services with contractors and vendors; and may assist Town Manager with special projects.
• Develops and maintains constructive relationships with Town officials, residents, property owners, developers, contractors, and the public regarding Public Works programs and initiatives.
• Serves in a key role in the response and recovery to natural and non-natural disasters and events; this includes but is not limited to internal coordination, intergovernmental coordination, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) coordination of restoration of Town services, debris removal, and contract management.
• Responds to citizen inquiries, requests, and complaints regarding Town services performed by any Public Works employee in a timely manner.
• Serves as a liaison with Federal, State, local, and other agencies.
• Ensures all Public Works operations are performed in a manner that promotes safety, health, and welfare of the public, and comply with established regulations.
• Participates in professional organizations to maintain knowledge of current issues and events affecting Public Works.

Additional Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for performing general administrative/clerical tasks, including but not limited to answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes/scanned documents, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.
• Aids other employees and departments as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Position Requirements
Education | Experience | Licenses | Certification
Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in civil engineering, construction management, business administration, public administration, or a related field, and
• Not less than five (5) years' progressively responsible technical experience in Public Works maintenance operations with two (2) of those in a supervisory capacity.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or work experience equal or greater than the requirements listed above as determined by Human Resources.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Licenses | Certification

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with a clean driving record acceptable by most automobile insurance companies.
• The following licenses/certifications are desired, but not required:
  • Water Treatment Operator, Level C, by Florida Department of Environmental Protection
  • Wastewater Collection Certification
  • Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector
  • Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)
  • National Incident Management (NIMS) Certified

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an upright position for eight (8) or more hours per day, including standing, walking, and sitting.Frequent mobility is needed.
• Occasional crouching or crawling, stooping, climbing or balancing, kneeling, bending or twisting of upper body and neck, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling, and lifting.
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate equipment.
• Close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, and peripheral vision required.
• Occasional lifting, carrying (or otherwise moving) objects, including equipment, office supplies and laptop computer, with a maximum exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.
• Ability to prepare and analyze written or computer data, access and use a variety of computer software, operate motor vehicles and equipment, and observe general surroundings and activities.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.
• Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals; requires multiple periods of intense concentration.
• Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions; occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts, in high or precarious places, and generally in a very loud noise location.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic materials, vibration, and bloodborne pathogens; may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence.
• Ability to perform under stress and multi-task.
• Regular and consistent attendance; requires availability during times of emergency.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Shift
Days
City
Oakland
State
Florida
Hiring Pay Range:
$50,000 to $72,500
Position
Deputy Director, Public Works
Close Date
Post Internal Days
0
Number of Openings
1
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Req Number
ENG-23-00001
Open Date
12/8/2023
About the Organization
Oakland is both a hidden gem and an absolute treasure! On the one hand, a day spent here will undoubtedly transport you back to old Florida, with its dirt roads and countless streets flanked by magnificent live oak trees. On the adjacent street, there are new homes that have been built in recent years. The commonality in both areas is that neighbors know each other, help one another, and care about their surrounding community. As a result, Oakland is a diverse, lively, and ever-evolving small community known for its laid-back lifestyle.
We are always seeking highly qualified individuals to join the Town of Oakland. They must demonstrate that they have the skills required to carry out the responsibilities of the role(s) for which they are applying, in addition to other characteristics such as being a productive team member, connecting with many different types of people, providing excellent customer service, and demonstrating the values of honesty, integrity, understanding, and respect.
This position is currently accepting applications.