The City of Ormond Beach is seeking a strategic, service-driven Public Works leader ready to take charge of complex infrastructure, drive large-scale operations, and inspire high-performing teams to excellence. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact and explore how you can become Ormond Beach’s next Public Works Director of Operations below!
We’re looking for an exceptional, forward-thinking leader who is:
• Experienced in municipal public works operations and infrastructure management
• Skilled in leading diverse teams and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Adept at balancing fiscal responsibility with innovative, long-term solutions
Ormond Beach is a vibrant coastal community in Volusia County on Florida’s east coast. As part of the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metropolitan area, with a population of 43,073, the city has maintained its distinctive small-town charm while benefiting from steady regional growth and economic development. Situated along the Atlantic Ocean and near major transportation corridors, including Interstate 95 and Interstate 4, Ormond Beach offers convenient access to Orlando, Jacksonville, and Daytona Beach.
Working under the direction of the City Manager, the Public Works Director of Operations performs highly responsible management and administrative work to ensure successful operations related to the City’s infrastructure and utility functions. Direct reports include the Fleet Operations Manager, Utilities Manager, Operations Manager, Utilities Engineering, Waste Contract Manager, and an Office Manager.
The ideal candidate will be an approachable, strong leader with a sense of vision for the Public Works Department. The new Public Works Director of Operations will promote an organizational culture that provides effective and efficient public service delivery with the highest level of customer service. They will demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with staff, elected officials, and the public. This individual is a strategic thinker who can manage multiple complex, high-profile projects while maintaining attention to operational details. The successful candidate will balance innovation with fiscal responsibility and bring a forward-looking vision to support the City’s continued growth and service excellence.
Required qualifications include:
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Public Administration, or a closely related field
· Seven (7) to ten (10) years of extensive and progressively responsible experience in all phases of municipal public works operations
· Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a senior management position
· Valid Florida Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one
· Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
Preferred qualifications include:
· Master’s degree
· Professional Engineer (PE) license
· Project management and capital planning experience
The salary range for this position is $89,572 - $150,000, depending on experience and qualifications, coupled with associated traditional municipal benefits.
For more information on this position, contact:
Doug Thomas, Executive Vice President – Recruitment & Leadership Development
DouglasThomas@GovernmentResource.com
863-860-9314
