Director of Public Works

Director of Public Works
City of Naples, Florida
$131,316.00 – $206,166.00 Annually

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The award-winning City of Naples, Florida (population 19,372) is conducting a national recruitment for a Director of Public Works with a verifiable and highly successful record of accomplishment. Located in Southwest Florida, Naples has a total area of 16.4 square miles, of which 12.3 square miles are land. The City sits on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, directly south of Fort Myers, north of Key West, and west of Ft. Lauderdale/Miami. Incorporated as a municipality in 1923, the City celebrated its Centennial year in 2023. The City of Naples is a council/manager form of government, comprised of an elected Mayor and six elected City Council Members to whom the City Manager reports. World-renowned, the City of Naples is both a tourist mecca and a vibrant business and residential community with approximately nine miles of pristine white sandy beaches; eighty area championship golf courses; multiple parks; and world-class art, culture, dining, nightlife, and shopping. The City of Naples, Florida’s crown jewel, is a high-end tourism destination and one of the premier cities in America. Renowned for its natural beauty and outstanding quality of life, the City of Naples is one of the happiest and healthiest award-winning cities in the State of Florida.

Under the direction of the City Manager, the Director of Public Works is responsible for the comprehensive administration of the City’s public works functions in both current and long-range initiatives. The position administers and oversees all public works operations and capital improvement programs including water and wastewater treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, utilities maintenance, solid waste operations (refuse collection and recycling), equipment services, engineering, stormwater management, streets and traffic, natural resources, and resiliency. The position demands high accountability for the financial management inherent in public works operations, construction, maintenance, and repair.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related field
• Ten years of progressively responsible management experience in public works administration, including experience with water production, wastewater and solid waste operations, stormwater management, traffic engineering, etc.; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver License, “Class E”, with a driving record that meets or exceeds minimum City standards
• A Professional Engineer (PE) License and master’s degree are preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The City of Naples is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. Applicants for the City of Naples must not have been a user of tobacco products for at least six (6) months immediately preceding an application for employment; and, if hired, must maintain non-use of tobacco products for the duration of employment with the City of Naples. Tobacco is defined as any lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, nicotine dispensing device, other types of smoking product, smokeless tobacco including dip, chew or snuf

The City of Naples, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Naples, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

To be considered for this exceptional opportunity, fill out online application & attach cover letter, resume and 5 professional references.

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For more information, contact:

Ashley Simek
asimek@naplesgov.com
239-213-1843