Assistant Public Works Director en City of Fort Lauderdale, FL

About the Department

                                 
The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers. 

The employee in this position directs the operations of an assigned department. Job duties are at the discretion of the Department Director or designee. Under general direction, the employee performs complex assignments requiring extensive initiative and independent judgment to assure that services are provided with the maximum effective use of personnel and ensuring operational functions are accomplished in accordance to applicable
rules, regulations and laws.

Position Duties

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification.   The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
 

• Plans, coordinates, manages, and supervises, and oversees the activities and operations for administrative and or technical operations of the department and heads major initiatives.
• Manages the work of assigned personnel; delegates and reviews work assignments; hires, trains, and evaluates employees
• Establishes goals, objectives, and work plans; oversees the design and development of a wide variety of programs and projects related to assigned areas
• Recommends, oversees and administers annual budget of an assigned operation, including organization structure and staffing requirements and monitoring expenditures to ensure operation of divisions is within approved budget.
• Conducts research; studies and analyzes a variety of special projects and assignments; makes recommendations; prepares and presents reports and studies
• Recommends, in the interest of the City, that eligible applicants be hired, and that subordinate employees be reassigned, transferred, disciplined, suspended, terminated, promoted, or commended; participates in the adjustment of grievances; participates in the administration of agreements resulting from collective bargaining negotiations; acts in a confidential capacity.
• Performs related work as required

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
2. Five (5) to seven (7) years in local government administration, at a division manager level or higher. Previous supervisory experience required. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.   

3. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application. 

Preference: 

1. Possession of a Professional Engineer License or willing to obtain within 6 months to a year of hire 

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 
The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods of time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Qualifications

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

 The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.

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