Public Works Division Leader I

Salary: $31.26 - $51.60 Hourly
Location : Titusville, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-1030
Department: Public Works - 1501
Division: Water Field Operations- 1608
Opening Date: 10/30/2026
Closing Date: 12/31/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A

JOB SUMMARY
The is a supervisory position that manages operations of a Public Works Division and plans, schedules, develops and directs the activities of personnel engaged in the assigned work area within a Public Works Division. Public Works Division Leaders may be assigned to the following Divisions: Fleet Maintenance; Solid Waste; Streets Maintenance; Stormwater Management; Water/Sewer Field Operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, addressing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, and managing employee performance; conducts interviews, coordinates testing of candidates, and makes hiring recommendations; schedules and coordinates training activities.
• Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; develops work schedules to ensure adequate coverage; consults with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.
• Ensures division compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Consults with the Director of Public Works and other officials to review division operations/activities, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations.
• Coordinates work activities with those of other divisions, other departments, outside agencies, or others as needed.
• Develops, presents, and implements budget for the division; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget.
• Develops and implements long and short term plans, goals, and objectives for the division; anticipates changes in the industry and incorporates anticipated changes into long range planning; analyzes, develops, and implements new business concepts or methods.
• Evaluates effectiveness of division operations; develops and implements operational changes as needed.
• Monitors productivity of the division; analyzes productivity involving residential service, front loads, and recycling activities.
• Manages, coordinates, and oversees division activities; assists foremen in resolving problems; analyzes current routes and makes route changes as appropriate; dispatches roll-off trucks as needed.
• Maintains inventory of assigned vehicles, equipment, supplies, and other materials; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates orders/requisitions for new/replacement items; research costs and specifications for new vehicles and equipment and makes purchasing recommendations.
• Coordinates with Purchasing, Fleet division and Public Works Director for expedited vehicle replacements.
• Inspects daily pre-trip inspections; determines minor vehicle repairs; coordinates with the Fleet division to complete repairs expeditiously.
• Inspects equipment for cleanliness and proper operations; ensures proper maintenance work and coordinates necessary repairs; monitors expenditures for maintenance/repairs.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, statistical data, statistical reports, budget documents, performance appraisals, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, budget reports, invoices, maintenance records, vehicle maintenance expenditures, attendance records, job applications, time sheets, contracts, policies, procedures, architectural drawings, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, database, email, or other programs; performs basic maintenance of computer system and office equipment, such as backing up data or replacing paper, ink, or toner.
• Communicates with director, employees, other divisions/departments, City officials, customers, vendors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.
• Responds to complaints and questions related to division operations; provides information, research problems, and initiates problem resolution.
• Attends various meetings, serves on committees, and makes presentations as needed; attends citizen groups, community organization and homeowner's association meetings as requested.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends conferences, trade shows, seminars, and training sessions as appropriate.
• Tracks, reviews, and approves employee performance in designated performance management system.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

• The ability to clearly communicate Department and City Goals, Policies, Strategic Plans and other key information to employees and peers using multiple communication platforms including e-mail and social media.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, utility companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.
• Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal direction.
• Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.
• Knowledge of management principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of all applicable laws and City ordinances including Federal, State and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of and the ability to develop procedures for planning and coordinating solid waste programs.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and administration.
• Skilled at providing effective leadership.
• Skilled in identifying and resolving problems and conflicts as they arise.
• Able to review data and make analytical deductions.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with administrative staff, customers, employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or closely related field, and/or six (6) years previous relevant experience that includes Public Works operations.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid Florida Driver's license with acceptable driving record. Additional certifications maybe required depending on assignment.
This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current Drugs and Alcohol policy.

Position subject to emergency call-out during off-duty hours and on weekends as required. During occasions of local emergencies this position may be required to report to perform emergency tasks, which may result in extended work hours as well as extended periods of time away from family members. The Incident Commander and the employee's department Head will make the determination as to who will be required to work.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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.

Requires lift up to 50 pounds with assistance, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Sufficient physical strength and agility to perform manual tasks and work long hours outdoors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions. Additional physical abilities required:

• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken English word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely. Ability to communicate verbally both in person and over the phone.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Sitting: extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Visual Acuity: Have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles, include close vision, distant vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must possess adequate sight capabilities to receive and give orders or directions in regard to work safety operations in the presence of moderate background noise.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Including ability to walk in uneven terrain and work in unimproved areas under construction during pipeline installation and maintenance tasks, including wet treches.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. Must be able to enter excavations and confined spaces.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand. Must be able to use hand and power tools required for performance of assigned duties.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound. Must possess adequate hearing sensory capabilities to receive and give orders or directions in regard to work safety operations in the presence of moderate background noise.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Acknowledged and Accepted:
Name & Date
Complete Benefits Package for Full-Time General Employees

Health, Dental, Vision Coverage:
-Active 1st of the month after completions of 2 full months of service.

Retirement Savings:
-401A ( up to 4% match of base pay with City contribution)
-457B

Retirement:
City employees become enrolled in the Pension Plan from the first day of employment

Life Insurance:
-2x base salary, rounded to next $1,000 city paid (additional optional life insurance plan available)

Holidays:
-9 days per year
-2 floating holidays per year (after 6 month probationary period has been completed)

Vacation Leave:
- 80 hours/year, increases 88 hours/ year after second year and then in two year increments.
Vacation leave credit may be accumilated to a maximum of 120 hours in addition to that authorized in an anniversary year.

Sick Leave:
- 8 hours allowance accumulated for each month of service completed.

Bereavement Leave
Vacation Buyback Program
Sick Leave Donation Program
Incentive Pay

Family Friendly:
-Flexible hours and schedules to accommodate employee and City needs

Employee Recognition:
-Annual performance feedback
-Employee of the Month recognition
-City Emp