Assistant Public Works Director - Administration

Assistant Public Works Director - Administration

Salary

$108,609.00 - $152,053.00 Annually

Location

New Port Richey, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

14112-0726

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

07/10/2026

Closing Date

7/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary Range

$102,609.00 - $152,053.00

Pay Grade

M53 (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

The Assistant Director role is a highly responsible administrative position that plans, directs, and oversees the activities and personnel within the Public Works Department. This is a highly accountable senior management position that assists the Public Works Director in ensuring business practices and performance standards are met for projects, programs, and tasks. Reports directly to the Director and oversees multiple divisions including project management, budget development, business and strategic planning, and administration. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader driven to inspire and empower the team, be dedicated to providing excellent customer service, and possess strong communication skills.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, directs, and manages the activities and personnel of multiple divisions within the Public Works Department.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the service delivery methods and procedures of the multiple divisions.
• Oversees the development and administration of annual operating and capital improvements budgets, SWOT Analysis, and surveys.
• Oversees the development and implementation of performance goals, key performance indicators, and priorities for services, programs, and projects.
• Oversees the preparation and review of scopes of work, fee estimates, construction cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Oversees the preparation and processing of task orders, work orders, and memorandums for assigned projects.
• Oversees departmental functions such as payroll, employee recruitment, hiring and related activities, developing training and incentives.
• Supervises staff including selecting, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, and discipline.
• Conducts employee conflict resolutions, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
• Attends and addresses the Board, public, civic organization, and professional group meetings.
• Responds to questions concerning personnel programs, interprets basic policies and procedures, and provides information for the resolution of problems.
• Fosters a work environment that promotes a culture of empowerment, engagement, teamwork, empathy, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management, budgeting, accounting processes, board agenda preparation, and strategic planning.
• Knowledge of public works projects and programs.
• Knowledge NeoGov or similar recruitment system and understanding of administrative duties, payroll, employee resources, and confidential data management.
• Knowledge of the general laws and administrative policies governing municipal operations, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures, methods, and legal issues pertaining to human resources administration, including methods and techniques used in recruitment/ selection, classification, pay, training, safety, and affirmative action.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data; develop reports to support business decisions, and ability to present and articulate information.
• Ability to work effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Ability to supervise, lead, guide,andmentor the work ofa large staff of professional, technical, clerical, and skilled employees.
• 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 other employees, vendors, department heads, and the public.
• Ability to build a strong leadership team that can implement the vision and goals of the department and the county.
• Ability to maintain an enthusiastic 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.
• Ability to distinguish between confidential matters and those subject to the Public Records Act.
• Knowledge of APWA benchmarking or related performance assessment process/systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, project management and mapping tools, and financial software.

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 Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in management and leadership OR a Masters Degree and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in management and leadership required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must Possess a valid Florida drivers 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.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATIONS TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.

01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04

Which best describes the years of progressively responsible experience in management and leadership?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

05

Do you possess a valid Florida drivers license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

07

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

08

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

09

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

10

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)

11

How did you hear about this position?

• Billboard
• Facebook
• Friend/Family Referral
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Nextdoor
• Pasco County employee
• Pasco County Facebook Page
• Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Utility bill insert
• X/Twitter
• YouTube
• Other

12

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.

Required Question

Employer Pasco County

Address 7536 State Street

New Port Richey, Florida, 34654

Phone (727) 847-8030

(727) 847-8103

Website http://www.pascocountyfl.net