About the Position
Under the general supervision of the City Manager, the Municipal Services Director functions as Chief Operating Officer for the planning, overseeing, and managing of the City’s infrastructure needs, including facility maintenance, solid waste collection, construction inspection, engineering, fleet maintenance, beach management, streets and stormwater, and traffic control. General supervision is exercised over assigned personnel with direct supervision and management overall operational functions of the Department.
Typical Functions
· Plans, evaluates, and directs departmental policies, programs, and operations
· Develops policies, procedures, organizational structure, and general management criteria and the annual departmental budget
· Formulates policies and procedures and administers the daily activities of the Department
· Directs long and short-range planning of projects including construction and maintenance of various in-house projects
· Prepares departmental budget and recommends needed adjustments
· Establishes minimum standards pertaining to construction, control of design, development, improvement, repair, maintenance, and location of all public works facilities
· Approves payments to contractors and recommends approval of street closures and subdivision improvements
· Administers the Capital Improvement Program
· Serves as critical member of the emergency management team during emergency operations and weather-related events to include debris management; emergency operations center (EOC) watch-standing; and general department operations management
· Plans and directs the activities involved in the maintenance of public buildings, sanitation, streets, canals, and traffic safety and control
· Performs related tasks as required
Leadership and Innovation
Municipal Services Department key initiatives for the next several years include:
· Implementation of a citywide pavement management plan with over $5 million per year in capital roadway projects
· Continuation of a sidewalk trip hazard reduction program
· Implementation of the stormwater master plan capital projects
· Design and construction of multiple maintenance facilities for Recreation and Municipal Services
· Design of a Government Campus Plan for core municipal facilities downtown
· Implementation of a Waterfront Master Plan with multiple waterfront park enhancement projects
· Design and construction of Police Support Facilities and a rebuild of an outdated fire station
· Review of Sanitation operations for improved efficiency
· Implementation of energy efficient projects in coordination with Florida Power and Light, EV charging stations, and other sustainable practices
· Continued succession planning for Department staff
Ideal Candidate
The City of Boca Raton seeks a Municipal Services Director who is an experienced leader in public works with the administrative and technical skills necessary for the planning and implementation of the Municipal Services Department’s operating and capital project goals and objectives in a world-class city and dynamic environment.
Working in conjunction with other departments, and staff, the ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently and collaboratively, maintaining productive working relationships, along with demonstrating strong supervisory skills and management oversight of the operational functions of the Department, including Facilities Maintenance, Fleet Maintenance, Sanitation, Administration, and Finance sections directly, with general oversight of the Department indirectly, including Capital Projects, Engineering, Streets, Stormwater, Traffic Engineering, and Coastal Programs.
The successful candidate will be expected to represent the Department and must be politically neutral and possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to present both formally and informally to small and large public groups. A candidate who has a strong grasp of strategic planning and the ability to support the overall vision and mission of the organization will be successful.
The new Director will be a team builder and mentor to departmental staff, with the ability to provide clear assignments and direction to staff and follow-up on priority work. The chosen candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining a high-performance culture within the department. The selected individual will lead with a proactive management style and provide critical thinking decision-making and advise the Director on organizational areas for improvement, functions, and divisional operations.
Education and Experience
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, civil engineering, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field is required. A master’s degree is preferred. Nine (9) years of extensive, progressively responsible experience in public works management, including a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience, is required. A Professional Engineer License in accordance with Florida Statute 471 is required, along with possession of a valid State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period is required.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $106,900 - $178,500. The starting salary will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The City benefits package is excellent, and the Municipal Services Director may participate in the Executive Pension Program.
Application Process
Please apply online at: https://governmentresource.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a25of29kooje
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