Director of Public Works job in Atlantic Beach

Salary Range $115,000 - $145,000

Organization: City of Atlantic Beach

Job Category:                 Director Public Works

Job Type:           Full Time

Country:            USA

State/Province:             Florida (FL)

City:     Atlantic Beach

Post Code:       32233

Salary and Benefits: Range $115,000 - $145,000

Post Date:        05/14/2025

The City of Atlantic Beach is hiring for DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS. This picturesque community in Northeast Florida, featuring 2 miles of white sandy beach near the bustling City of Jacksonville, has over 65 acres of parks and a small-town community that provides a friendly, supportive workplace with a focus on providing outstanding customer service to residents, visitors and employees. City employees enjoy excellent benefits, competitive pay and outstanding opportunities for training and advancement.

This position performs managerial work planning, coordinating and directing all public works related projects and tasks in the City, including engineering and technical services, traffic signs, public lands and buildings, solid waste services, streets and drainage systems, stormwater treatment and permitting, and maintenance of City vehicles. Assists the City Manager in long-range planning concerning public works and general engineering. Serves in a key manager capacity, with considerable independent judgment, representing the City Manager as needed. Work is performed under general supervision of the City Manager and performance is reviewed through conferences, reports submitted and results obtained.

Plan, direct, organize and schedule work of all City Public Works Divisions; interview, make hiring recommendations and evaluate performance of subordinates engaged in the direction of each Division; oversee the direction of employees and consultants engaged by the City.

Develop and administer departmental budget, monitor expenditures to ensure proper use of funds; exercise authority to approve departmental expenditures; negotiate and manage contracts for various public works projects.

Develop long-range goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the Public Works Department; prepare a 10-year Capital Improvement Program.

Investigate and resolve public complaints and requests according to established policies and guidelines; consult with City Manager and make recommendations on matters not covered by specific policies and guidelines.

Coordinate with the Neighborhoods Department regarding Parks and Recreation staffing and equipment needs.

Coordinate with and support Public Utilities and the City Engineer, as requested.

Assist City Manager with long-range planning of streets, transportation and drainage matters; represent the City and coordinate activities on public works and engineering matters with City, State and Federal officials.

Coordinate with City Engineer on engineering studies and submit required reports and make recommendations to City Manager and City Commission.

BENEFITS:  The City of Atlantic Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent care flexible spending accounts, 401a and 457b defined contribution retirement program with generous city matching,  12 paid holidays, personal leave time accural and employees are also eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.  Employee Benefit Summary  | The Atlantic Beach Official Website!

**The Director of Public Works plays a crucial role during declared emergencies by ensuring City of Atlantic Beach is well-prepared to respond to disasters, hurricanes or emergency situations. This position develops and implements plans for handling emergencies, such as natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or industrial accidents, and coordinates activities between various agencies and departments. In this critical role, this person works with emergency responders, community leaders, and government officials to create effective emergency management strategies that protect public safety and minimize harm. Specific responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, developing contingency plans, organizing response teams, and communicating with the public during crises.  An ideal candidate for this job should possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

The City of Atlantic Beach is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a protected veteran or other classification prohibited by local, state or federal law. The City supports a drug-free work place. Tobacco use is prohibited and drug testing is conducted.

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REQUIREMENTS:  Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field and at least six (6) years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.  Professional Engineering PE license issued by the State of Florida.