Director of Environmental Services Details

Director of Environmental Services

City of Deerfield Beach - City of Deerfield Beach, FL

Employment Type : Full-Time

Description

Manages, directs and supervises all operations of the Department which include Administration, Engineering, Utilities, Stormwater, Infrastructure, Facilities and Capital Projects. Controls and monitors projects and oversees administrative details, such as contract billings, project budgets, status reports, etc. Supervises professional staff, performs long-range planning and develops budgets for the Department. Serves in a key management capacity representing the City Manager as needed. Responsible for managing multiple divisions within a department. Work is performed under the supervision of the City Manager, or designee, and performance is reviewed primarily through consultation, written reports and an evaluation of the operations’ performance and conformance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Examples of Duties

• Plans, assigns and directs through supervisors the operations and maintenance of Utilities, Engineering, other related public works services.
• Manages the work performance of staff including coaching staff for improvement and development, training, assigning, reviewing and evaluating work performance; coordinating activities, maintaining standards, allocating personnel, selecting new employees, acting on employee problems and recommending and implementing employee discipline.
• Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of department plans, policies and procedures to achieve annual goals and objectives.
• Responsible for the development and oversees implementation of departmental operating/capital budgets and establishes budgetary controls. Oversees and approves expenditures. Prepares financial forms and reports
• Directs the review, design, construction, inspection, and bids of all City construction, improvement, maintenance and repair, and public works projects. Tracks and monitors contracts.
• Develops long-range capital improvements and prepares the five-year Capital Improvement Program budget; Facilitates and expedites project progress to ensure adherence to established schedules; keeps City Manager, or designee, apprised of project status
• Recommends major purchases and expenditures.
• Attends meetings to plan programs, identify issues, and improve services/programs.
• Responsible for overseeing Department’s participation in the City’s internal Development Review Board process.
• Acts as the department liaison with internal and external teams, committees, outside agencies (including local and State officials), the community and other interested groups.
• Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including budget documents, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, bid documents, performance evaluations, invoices, flow charts, agenda items, work orders, personnel forms, memos, etc.
• Has full responsibility to follow, ensure compliance with, enforce and interpret Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations as well as City policies and procedures; Implements and maintains Federal, State and local mandates; Stays abreast of current developments in industry which may affect City and/or department.
• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. Oversees public education and outreach programs, represents department, attends and/or facilitates public meetings and assists other departments as required.
• Reviews and evaluates infrastructure and asset development processes for compliance with City codes and sound engineering practices.
• Responsible for grant submittals, administration and coordination.
• Attends and conducts meetings as required; writes report and transmittal documents.
• Monitors the department’s customer service request process to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.
• Receives and responds to public inquiries and requests for information and assistance and takes appropriate action to resolve problems.
• Initiates and carries out various projects as assigned by the City Manager, or designee.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Considered essential personnel in the event of a natural disaster.

Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situations and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

*The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, Master’s Degree preferred, and at least ten (10) years of public works executive level experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Licenses & Certifications:
Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications
Florida Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within one year from date of employment, not required but preferred.

Skills, Work Environment and Hours

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in project management and construction of municipal infrastructure.
• Experience in operations and maintenance of Utilities, Stormwater, Municipal Infrastructure and related systems.
• Experience in basic principles and practices of public administration including budgeting, purchasing and the maintenance of public records.
• Knowledge of facility design and construction and alternate delivery methods.
• Knowledge of engineering standards, land development code regulations, requirements and State and local regulations regarding utility infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Civil Engineering Principles and practices, and a basic knowledge of water treatment processes.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, policies.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of budgeting methods and systems.
• Skill in organizing and directing the work of others. Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
• Skill in using software applications to perform data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in collecting, analyzing and interpreting applicable research data.
• Ability to communicate well with public both orally and in written form.
• Ability to enforce City ordinances in a professional manner.
• Ability to read and correctly interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to plan, direct, organize and integrate broad, comprehensive public infrastructure programs and activities.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to oversee and complete numerous tasks simultaneously and in a timely manner.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to analyze and resolve irregular events.
• Ability to deal effectively with the general public, City officials, contractors, engineers, architects and other City employees.