Palm Beach County's Engineering & Public Works Department is seeking highly qualified candidates for Assistant Director in its Roadway Production Division. This managerial and highly technical role assists the Director, Roadway Production in managing the activities of the Division, including planning, directing and coordinating the day-to-day operations of Roadway Production.
The Assistant Director will be responsible for planning, assigning, directing and coordinating projects while exercising general supervision through section managers in the Roadway Production Division. Among other responsibilities, this position administers, coordinates, schedules and monitors the design, right-of-way acquisition, preparation of contract documents, bidding, and construction of the County's Five-Year Road Program. Work will be reviewed through conferences and written reports for the attainment of desired management objectives and for conformity with established policies and procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBLITIES - Oversees the Thoroughfare Roads, Local Roads, Special Projects, Contracts and Administrative sections of the Division.
- Analyzes Five-Year Road Program project status and makes recommendations for adjustments to the Director.
- Monitors the administration of the County's Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) Program.
- Administers the Consultant Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA) program, from advertisement through negotiation.
- Prepares interlocal agreements, Joint Participation Agreements and Board actions for Board of County Commissioners approval.
- Provides technical input for transportation planning.
- Recommends procedural and operational changes to the Director.
- Represents the Director at meetings with municipalities, agencies, and homeowners' or property owners' associations for matters related to Division matters. Makes presentations before the Board of County Commissioners and other official agencies
- Answers inquires from the public by preparing written responses to citizens and other government agencies.
QUALIFICATIONS This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following:
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in professional engineering or related engineering work, which includes three (3) years of responsible management or supervisory experience
ORBachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in professional engineering or related engineering work, which includes three (3) years of responsible management or supervisory experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Qualified applicants for this position:
- MUST be licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Florida (FL) OR licensed as a P.E. in another state and ability to obtain State of FL P.E. licensure within 11 months of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred qualifications include experience:
- In the management of engineering staff,
- In project management on roadways and highways in the State of Florida, and
- Working with local government agencies and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
BENEFITS Palm Beach County offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees:
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability Insurance
- Generous leave benefits: Vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays annually
- Florida Retirement System (FRS): Choice of Pension Plan or Investment Plan
- 457(b) deferred compensation program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Eligible public service employment may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Additional benefits and employee perks
