Assistant Public Works Director – Engineering and Environmental Position Available In Pasco, Florida

Assistant Public Works Director

• Engineering and Environmental
  Job Details  This listing closes on 6/19/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer Pasco County Salary $125,729.00
• $176,020.00 Annually Location New Port Richey, FL Job Type Full Time Job Number 13119-0525 Department Public Works Opening Date 05/23/2025 Closing Date 6/19/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Salary Range
  $125,729.00
• $176,020.

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Pay Grade
M56 (Exempt position)
Salary Disclosure
Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
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General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

• ENGINEERING

AND ENVIRONMENTAL!

Pasco County Public Works department is currently seeking an Assistant Director

• Engineering and Environmental.

This role is a highly responsible administrative position that plans, directs and oversees the activities and personnel within the Public Works Department Engineering and Environmental Divisions. Ensures business practices and standards of performance are met for projects, programs performance, and tasks. Serves as a member of the leadership and management team. This position requires visionary leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to public service excellence. Work is performed under the administrative direction of the Public Works Director. Essential Job Functions Plans, directs, provides strategic vision, and manages the activities and personnel of Public Works Department Engineering and Environmental Divisions.
Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
Manages the development and implementation of performance goals, objectives and priorities for services, programs and projects.
Oversees the development, presentation and execution of annual capital improvement budgets.
Serves as the department’s liaison with other County departments and regulatory agencies on matters of business operations, policies, practices and procedures.
Conducts employee conflict resolutions, performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
Attends and addresses public, civic organization and professional group meetings.
Creates and promotes a culture of service excellence teamwork, integrity, trust and respect.
Responds to customer inquiries and complaints in a courteous, professional and timely manner.
Performs related work as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering and environmental management.
Knowledge of public works budgeting, implementation, and execution.
Knowledge and ability to understand local, state, and federal regulations and laws.
Knowledge and understanding of real property plat language.
Ability to build a strong leadership team that can implement the vision and goals of the department.
Ability to supervise, guide and mentor professionals and other employees.
Ability to analyze and interpret data; develop reports to support business decisions.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships, often in stressful situations with stakeholders such as, County Commissioners, employees, business partners, other governmental agencies and the public. Ability to analyze and solve administrative problems.
Ability to prepare and analyze operating procedures and administrative reports.
Ability to represent the department in public speaking events.
Must be driven to inspire and implement change with excellent customer service, leadership and communication skills.
Ability to maintain an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountability.
Ability to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction. Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS

 Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

 Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or a related field and ten (10) years’ related experience OR a Master’s Degree and eight (8) years’ experience. High level supervisory and leadership experience required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS

 Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.

ADA STATEMENT

 A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

 Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

 Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION’S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021

Employer
Pasco County
Phone
(727) 847-8030
(727) 847-8103 http://www.pascocountyfl.net
Address
7536 State Street New Port Richey, Florida, 34654