Public Works Assistant Director for Sanitation Division

The City of Coral Gables, Florida, The City Beautiful, a progressive, international, coastal and historic City is seeking a highly qualified professional who is inspired by interesting challenges of an established, but dynamic community for the position of Public Works Assistant Director for Sanitation. The City has a population of over 51,000 residents, has a vibrant downtown and is home to the University of Miami. It is proud to be ranked by Forbes.com ninth out of America’s Top 25 Towns to Live Well and America’s sixth most successful walkable suburb by the Wall Street Journal.

Coral Gables operates under a commission/manager form of government and is well known for its active and involved citizenry.The Assistant Public Works Director for Sanitation is responsible for a dedicated, talented, and diverse team with the responsibility to keep the City of Coral Gables beautiful, clean, and safe. The Assistant Public Works Director must be knowledgeable of the operations involving waste collection operations; including solid waste, vegetative debris, bulk waste and recycling. The Sanitation Division is committed to providing high quality friendly service that ensures that the public receives excellent waste collection service while minimizing environmental impact. The Assistant Public Works Director must have a track record as an excellent and visionary team leader who can build relationships across units and work proactively with citizens and the community at large to ensure excellent service delivery. The ideal candidate must be able to think strategically and exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment. Must also be a creative thinker, a visionary leader and is a person who understands responsibility and accountability. The Assistant Director will report directly to the Public Works Director and assure that the sanitation team is a highly functioning team contributing to the overall success and quality of life for the City, and will assist the Director in assuring the overall success of the Department as a whole.

Associate’s degree or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

A minimum of five years of responsible professional experience in an executive leadership position managing in a Public Works department of comparable size and complexity. Thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques, and accepted practices of sanitation collection, including knowledge of vehicle and equipment operation and maintenance, and the proper collection of disposal of solid waste. Knowledge of financial and data analysis. Familiar with the principles involved in the cost effective purchasing of department vehicles and equipment and related materials and supplies.