Public Works Operations Manager

Public Works Operations Manager

Salary

$89,353.00 - $125,094.00 Annually

Location

New Port Richey, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

14040-0626

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

06/05/2026

Closing Date

6/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary Range

$89,353.00 - $125,094.00

Pay Grade

M49 (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 A PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS MANAGER

Highly visionary, leadership, professional, managerial and customer focused position responsible for overseeing the personnel and activities of the Operations Division in the Department of Public Works. Responsible for the repair, replacement and general maintenance of the public infrastructure, including roadways, stormwater drainage systems and traffic control devices. The ideal candidate will be an effective change agent driven to inspire and implement change with excellent customer service, leadership and communication skills.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversees the personnel and activities of the Operations Division in the general maintenance of the public infrastructure, including roadways, stormwater drainage systems, and traffic control devices.
• Provides effective leadership and vision for the Division relating to culture, teamwork, and communication.
• Develops and implements strategic plans, work standards, operational execution, and performance measures.
• Performs evaluations, hiring, discipline, and discharge of employees.
• Develops short and long range plans for repair and preventive maintenance of roadways and stormwater drainage systems.
• Assists in the preparation of annual operating budgets for the Division and presents the budgets during departmental discussions and reviews.
• Prepares cost and resource analysis to ensure maintenance programs and activities are linked with operational objectives and desired outcomes.
• Utilizes the department's Work and Asset Management System (WAMS) and other computer-based programs to analyze data on work orders, execution, and performance.
• Maintains a positive, safe, and productive work environment for staff.
• Performs other related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles, methods and materials used in all types of road and drainage construction and repairs.
• Knowledge of state, local and national codes for traffic control devices.
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance of construction equipment and vehicles.
• Knowledge of construction practices as it relates to stormwater drainage systems and roadway paving.
• Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Proficient in using computers for data entry, word processing and accounting purposes.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to assign and supervise the work of others and to deal with them firmly, tactfully and impartially.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the County Commissioners, County employees, business partners, other governmental agencies and the public, often in stressful situation.
• Must be an effective change agent driven to inspire and implement change with excellent customer service, leadership and communication skills.

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 management, public administration, engineering, environmental sciences, or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in operations and maintenance, including three (3) years experience in management and leadership OR an Associate degree and seven (7) years of experience and five (5) years experience in management or leadership OR graduation from a high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in operations and maintenance, including eight (8) years experience in management and leadership.

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.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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 experience you have in operations and maintenance?

• 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

Which best describes the years of experience you have in management and leadership?

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

06

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

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 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

09

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

10

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

• Yes
• No

11

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

12

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

13

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