Please submit the General Employment Application for this position to HResources@homesteadfl.gov
General Function
Under the general direction of the City Manager, plans, organizes, directs, and oversees a broad range of administrative services, and directs the operations of the General Services department which provides a variety of internal support functions to other City departments; and performs related duties as required. Establishes departmental policies and operating procedures for the following citywide responsibilities: Citywide Fleet Management, Building Maintenance, and Asset Management. The Director is responsible for the overall operation of the General Services department and the establishment and direction of departmental policy and procedures to efficiently deliver assigned services to City departments, originates and interprets department goals and policies, manages budgets and physical resources, and oversees the work of managers and staff.
This position is expected to have broad knowledge of organizational needs, divisional operations, building and fleet systems requirements, and regulations and practices. The Director must determine how to effectively allocate staffing, physical and budgetary resources, and utilize information and communications systems to meet Council, community, management, and employee needs.
Reports To
City Manager or designee
Supervisory Responsibilities
All department staff
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Plans, directs, organizes, administers the development and delivery of department services, including but not limited to: Fleet Management, Facilities Management, and Asset Management.
- The provision of real estate administration of acquisition, rehabilitation, or demolition of city-owned real property.
- Oversees the development, modification, and implementation of operational and administrative policies and procedures; conducts negotiations; sets and adjusts priorities to provide direction for subordinates.
- Makes presentations to the City staff, City Council, and citizens, answering questions on technical and policy issues related to services provided by the department.
- Represents the department or the City in interactions with other City / County departments, contractors, vendors, and other outside organizations.
- Directs the implementation of contracts relating to capital planning for mechanical, electrical and plumbing maintenance, heat, light, and janitorial and other services for buildings owned or leased by the city.
- The capital management planning and maintenance of all city-owned buildings and the maintenance of the capital infrastructure for the city's vehicle fleet.
- Develop and implement departmental quality control and quality improvement programs and initiatives; analyze and monitor performance indicators; recommend process improvements to ensure operational effectiveness and superior customer service.
- Facilitates the review of subordinates’ and managers' budget requests to determine the need for requested items, their priority, and alternate sources of funding.
- Selects management and support staff; establishes standards, evaluates performance, and takes disciplinary actions.
- The provision of management of brownfield cleanup of city-owned property.
- Confers with department heads and city leadership relative to construction programs, building maintenance, automotive maintenance, and property management.
- Acts as a consultant to City staff representing departmental functions in long-range and strategic planning.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Qualifying individuals with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions.
Type Of Appointment/Work Hours
- Full-time/Regular in-person position.
- Standard workweek, which is forty (40) hours of work per week usually consisting of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day. The workday may be varied for the efficient delivery of public service.
- Will be required to work other than the standard workweek on occasion, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Designated as essential personnel.
Physical And Environmental Demands Or Conditions
The physical and environmental demands for this position have been listed on the last page of this description. Physical and environmental demands must be met to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, engineering, facilities maintenance/management, construction management, or a related field. A master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
- Seven (7) years of management experience that included responsibility for program management, long-range planning, budget preparation and authority, and supervision.
- Extensive knowledge of theories and practices of sound public administration with emphasis in one or more of the following fields: construction management, buildings and grounds management, automotive maintenance, facility energy management, and asset management.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software applications, project management information systems, solicitation and contract management solutions, fleet management solution.
- Must be able to understand and comprehend written and verbal instructions.
- Must possess a valid Florida driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Must pass a background screening process.
Core Competencies
- Judgment - Sound decisions based on fact; uses logic to solve problems.
- Quality of Work - Performs work thoroughly, accurately, and professionally.
- Reliability - Timely and consistently completes assigned work; consistently reports to work and is punctual.
- Safety - Committed to ensuring a safe environment and complies with applicable safety standards.
- Technical Capability - Applies knowledge to identify issues and works to develop skills; demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, and equipment.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
- The employee must successfully pass a background screening process and comply with the City’s Drug-Free Workplace policy.
- The City will also verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired so the proper completion of Form I-9 is required, which includes the employee providing documents evidencing identity and employment authorization.
All of the above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. This description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
