ALACHUA COUNTY – Assistant Public Works Director

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CLOSE DATE/TIME: Friday 04/24/26 11:59 PM Eastern Time

SALARY: $110,988.80 – $154,128.00 Annually

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, public works engineering, or related field and four years related professional-level public works experience, including three years of progressively responsible administrative supervisory experience in civil engineering and/or public works operations; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Must have a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license at time of hire or must complete State of Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration within six months of employment.

A Valid Florida Driver License is required, and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.  If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

Successful completion of all applicable background checks, pre-hire and ongoing, is required.

SALARY WILL BE BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Position Summary:
This is responsible administrative and professional-level work assisting the Public Works Director in the Public Works Department .

An employee assigned to this classification plans, organizes, directs, and controls the various activities of the Public Works Department, which includes but is not limited to engineering, development review, traffic operations, surveying, road & bridge, fleet management, and capital projects.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

Examples of Duties:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.

Exudes a positive customer service focus.

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County’s core values.

Coordinates, approves and makes major decisions concerning design, construction, maintenance, and operations and management of the Public Works Department.

Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate supervisors and employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation.

Develops and implements program plans for major functional areas within established time frames and budget.

Develops and improves methodologies for the identification and prioritization of program needs.

Develops and monitors the budget for area and assists in development of the Public Works departmental budget.

Coordinates activities with other Alachua County departments.

Coordinates activities with various city, state and federal agencies.

Assists in formulation of policy for the department.

Serves as expert witness in court cases, hearings and legislative committees.

Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties.

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of public works operations specifically in the areas of engineering, development review, traffic operations, surveying, road & bridge, fleet management, and capital projects.

Considerable knowledge of modern principles and practices of administration and organization including budgeting, personnel techniques and management.

Ability to analyze market data and determine impact on public works operations.

Ability to supervise and coordinate production of complete project plans and specifications on schedule.

Ability to supervise and coordinate major public works construction projects on schedule.

Ability to plan and implement major programs.

Ability to supervise and coordinate work of several work sections to accomplish a common goal.

Ability to maintain effective relations with employees, the public, contractors, engineers and special interest groups.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to make public presentations.

Ability to develop goals and objectives for major functional area.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately noisy.