Position: Assistant Public Works Director

Reports to: Community Services Director

Emergency Classification: Essential

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Pay Grade: 114

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Public Works Director to join our dedicated Public Works team. This position plays a key role in leading daily operations that maintain and improve the Towns critical infrastructure and public spaces.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the ongoing recovery and revitalization of a resilient coastal community. If you have a background in public works and are ready to make a difference we invite you to apply and help keep Fort Myers Beach safe beautiful and functional.

The Town of FMB Offers a Competitive Benefits Package!

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance plans for you and your family with low deductibles and low annual maximums! The Town of FMB pays 100% of employee only coverage and 50% of dependent coverage. Employer paid life insurance short- and long-term disability insurance and gym membership reimbursement are also a part of our benefit package.

Work/Life Balance: The Town of FMB offers 26 days of Paid Time Off Annually 14 Paid Holidays annually paid parental leave and flexible scheduling options.

Retirement Planning: 401(a)/457(b) Pension Plan with an employer contribution in which you are immediately vested.

and more!

Position Summary

The Assistant Public Works Director serves as a key leadership position within the Community Services Department providing high-level support to the Community Services Director in managing the Towns infrastructure facilities and operational service delivery. This role oversees strategic planning project execution personnel leadership and interdepartmental coordination to ensure that the Towns public works functions operate efficiently safely and in alignment with municipal priorities and regulatory compliance. The Assistant Director leads initiatives that enhance the Towns physical environment including streets beaches parks buildings and public assets while optimizing workforce performance and resource allocation.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation: If assigned employees in this classification will be required to report and carry out duties as directed for the duration of an emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

• Serve as second-in-command of the Public Works operations overseeing multiple divisions including facilities maintenance streets landscaping beach management fleet operations and municipal infrastructure.
• Lead strategic planning coordination and scheduling of public works projects and service delivery in collaboration with department heads and Town leadership.
• Support Public Works projects assigned by the Department Director; monitor progress provide oversight and ensure successful execution.
• Follow up with contractors vendors and internal staff to verify that projects are on schedule being completed accurately and in compliance with all applicable codes contracts and regulations.
• Assist in the development and administration of the Public Works budget including capital improvement planning purchasing and resource allocation.
• Supervise Public Works team leads and field personnel to ensure daily tasks are performed to standards and on a timely basis.
• Provide mentorship conduct evaluations and foster a culture of accountability performance excellence and safety through hands on and proactive leadership for the public Works staff.
• Oversee contract administration procurement activities and vendor performance for maintenance construction and service-related projects.
• Monitor service levels and conduct infrastructure condition assessments to prioritize maintenance and improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with local state and federal regulations pertaining to public infrastructure safety and environmental practices.
• Develop and implement policies procedures and operational standards to ensure consistent service delivery and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate responses to public inquiries complaints and service requests; serve as a representative of the Town in community engagement and stakeholder communications.
• Lead departmental efforts related to emergency preparedness response and recovery.
• Identify and recommend capital needs improvements and technology upgrades that enhance operational effectiveness and long-term asset management.
• Assist in grant applications reporting and documentation related to public works and infrastructure projects.
• Ensure operational adherence to safety regulations and partner with Human Resources on employee training discipline and incident response.
• Serve as acting Public Works Director in the Directors absence and represent the department at executive leadership meetings and Council sessions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required to support the effective operation of the Towns public infrastructure and community services.
• Attend all assigned meetings and events.

• Performs emergency response tasks and assignments as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.)

REQUIREMENTS:

Education Certification and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Public Administration Civil Engineering Construction Management or a related field preferred;
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public works or a related field including three (3) years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Experience in municipal or government operations highly preferred.

• Certification or hands-on experience in relevant trades-such as plumbing electrical systems basic carpentry landscaping or property and facility maintenance-is highly preferred.
• Valid Florida drivers license required.

*Relevant work experience may substitute on a year for year basis for required education.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of municipal public works operations including roads facilities stormwater systems landscaping and infrastructure maintenance.
• Knowledge of federal state and local regulations governing public works construction safety and environmental compliance.
• Understanding of project management principles including scheduling resource allocation and contractor oversight.
• Knowledge of capital improvement planning procurement processes and public sector budgeting.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards workplace safety standards (including OSHA) and risk mitigation practices.
• Familiarity with contract management vendor performance evaluation and public bidding procedures.
• Understanding of construction drawings site plans specifications and inspection protocols.
• Proficiency with government-specific software for budgeting work order tracking and project reporting.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills including staff development performance management and conflict resolution.
• Skilled in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing concurrent projects across various functional areas.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with staff contractors residents and elected officials.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex infrastructure issues and recommend solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook) GIS applications and municipal management software systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail and the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Budgeting and financial management skills including forecasting cost control and procurement oversight.
• Skilled in negotiating vendor agreements and evaluating contractor compliance with performance standards.

Abilities:

• Ability to manage and support large-scale infrastructure projects from planning through completion.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies regulations and technical specifications to field operations and project execution.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff Town leadership contractors and the public.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities emergency situations and time-sensitive assignments.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and provide clear actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ability to develop implement and monitor departmental policies and operational procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to remain calm professional and solution-focused in high-pressure or emergency situations.
• Ability to be reliable to include working the assigned schedule and nights and weekends as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• The position involves heavy physical demands such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Tasks involve frequent walking standing bending stooping some unassisted lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavy objects up to 100 pounds with the assistance of other employees and/or equipment as appropriate.
• Requires excellent eye/hand/foot coordination for operating standard and specialized electrical and gas operated equipment.

Environmental Requirements:

• Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt dust pollen odors wetness humidity rain extreme temperatures and noise extremes fumes hazardous materials heights confined spaces machinery vibrations electric currents traffic hazards water hazards bright/dim light toxic agents disease pathogenic substances or animal/wildlife attacks.

Sensory Requirements:

• Tasks require sound perception and discrimination.
• Tasks require visual perception and discrimination.
• Tasks require oral communications ability.

Veterans Preference

The Town of Fort Myers Beach provides Veterans Preference in employment for eligible veterans spouses of veterans and qualifying family members in accordance with the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs guidelines.

How to Claim Veterans Preference:

1. Notify Human Resources at to request Veterans Preference at the time of application.
2. Obtain the Veterans Preference Form which will be provided by Human Resources and indicate your eligibility.
3. Submit the required documentation (e.g. DD-214 form VA disability letter or applicable spouse documentation) along with your completed application.

If you require assistance or have questions about this process please contact Human Resources at or

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is an EOE and DFW

Employment at the Town of Fort Myers Beach is contingent upon your successful completion of the following:

1. Pre-employment drug screening pursuant to the Drug-Free /Alcohol-Free Employment Policy as outlined in the Towns Employee Handbook adopted by Council effective January 2022.

1. General background verification.

Required Experience:

Director