Deputy Director of Public Works bei City of Leesburg, FL

About the Department

The purpose of the class is to supervise staff and oversee the City’s water, wastewater and stormwater operations, fleet services, cleaning, maintenance of public buildings (facilities), streets, solid waste, and other special projects.  The class is responsible for supervising staff, establishing long-range plans, developing policy and procedures, managing operational activities, preparing budgets, evaluating, documenting, and reporting on programs and activities to senior management and elected or appointed officials.   The class researches and formulates long range goals for the organization; develops internal and external policy and position papers, provides contract administration and oversight, oversees hiring interview process and participates in selection of consultants based on qualifications.

Position Duties

• Supervises staff including establishing staffing standards, organizing, selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and recommending termination.

• Directs facility activities such as new construction, upgrades to existing facilities and structures, and maintenance of facilities, structures, fixtures, and equipment; inspects and evaluates all projects, programs, and activities for progress, conformance to specifications, and safety.   

• Advises and consults with federal or state regulatory agencies, department heads, staff agencies, developers, civic or private groups, individuals, and others on problems, strategies, policies, and procedures related to City facilities, programs and projects.

• Develops goals, objectives, policy and procedures for City water, wastewater and stormwater utility activities and programs in consultation with regulatory agencies, elected or appointed officials, senior management, department heads, and department staff; ensures staff is fully informed and evaluates to ensure compliance and identify deficiencies.

• Monitors and researches trends, new methodology and technology, laws, rules, and City policy to develop and enhance City water, wastewater and stormwater utility processes and activities, and plan for future expansion to meet growth needs.

• Represents the City on boards or committees and at meetings concerning water, wastewater and stormwater utility related issues; makes presentations to elected or appointed officials, department heads and staff, and other public or private agencies or groups on significant water, wastewater and stormwater utility issues or programs.

• Oversees administrative matters such as developing and defending department budgets, administering expenditures, managing contracts, conducting special studies, managing correspondence and records, preparing routine or special reports, press releases and media relations, administering training, providing for staff technical or professional growth, and other administrative duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Public Administration or a closely related field.

Requires three (3) years or more of project management experience.

Requires a valid State of Florida driver license and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.  

Project Management Professional certification preferred.

Special skills or equipment certification may be required.