Join the Dania Beach Team and Make a Difference!

Join the City of Dania Beach and lead the future of public services in one of South Florida’s most dynamic and growing communities. Broward County’s first city is undergoing an exciting renaissance, and we are seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-driven leader to serve as our Director of Public Services.

The ideal candidate will direct and administer the operational aspects of all public services and divisions, e.g., project management, grants, roads, storm water and drainage, sanitation and beautification, water treatment plant, fleet maintenance, building/facilities maintenance, landscape and grounds maintenance. The incumbent in this classification applies technical and engineering expertise to a variety of complex City projects and includes exercising administrative skills to coordinate the activities of various Public Services divisional groups with the ongoing efforts of other City departments including Community Development, Parks and Recreation, Finance, Procurement, City Clerk and City Attorney’s Office. The incumbent emphasizes overall administrative planning for efficient and effective utilization of facilities, personnel, and equipment. Considerable independent judgment, discretion, and initiative are exercised in carrying out daily operations. Apply today and help lead Dania Beach into its next chapter of excellence!

***SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE***
Duties & Responsibilities

Plans, budgets, coordinates and supervises the construction and maintenance programs for the City’s Public Services Department.
Participates at City Commission meetings and other community meetings as required.
Implements work order tracking system and provides reports for same, including annual storm water report.
Provides assistance to supervisors; prepares reports and makes presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the public.
Handles department personnel matters including but not limited to; corrective action, coaching, employee performance, hiring, and staff assignment.
Plans, coordinates and supervises the work of supervisory personnel engaged in construction and maintenance of roads, pump stations, equipment repair, building/facilities maintenance and related activities.
Reviews existing practices and procedures to ascertain methods of improving construction and maintenance work; consults with employees, contractors and other governmental units.
Plans construction projects and determines material, equipment and manpower requirements; analyzes cost factors and various financial/expenditure records to maximize operating efficiency.
Makes necessary field inspections prior to and during construction to ensure compliance with plans and instructions or to provide technical assistance on unusual, difficult or complex issues.
Reviews and approves requisitions for repair parts and supplies; prepares or approves specifications for new equipment; ensures new equipment adheres to contract specifications
Prepares or assists in the preparation of plans, specifications, and contracts for projects within the department; administers all contracts within the department.
Obtains financing for capital projects as needed, ensuring the most flexibility and least cost.
Plans, implements and administers the public services departmental budget; monitors and ensures adherence to established operating and expenditure parameter.
Meets the public and answers questions; receives public requests for information and receives and provides resolutions to any received complaints regarding work activities of divisions under charge.
Appraises adequacy of facilities and develops plans and priorities for modification and extensions; evaluates soundness and efficiency of operations; supervises the installation of improvements; and develops work programs and budgetary estimates.
Assesses the need for consultant services and recommends; accordingly, represents the City's interests in overseeing and evaluating consultant recommendations.

What's required: (Minimum Requirements)
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering or closely related field
Seven (7) to ten (10) years of public works, utilities and/or engineering experience at the administration level, including management and budget development and administration.
Experience can substitute for education on a year for year basis.
Possession of a valid driver’s license with overall good driving record required. If driver’s license is out of state, must be able to obtain a Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire date.

What's preferred: (Desired Requirements)
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of FL preferred but not required.