Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

Closing:

01/31/2026

Salary:

$74,318 - 127,816 USD Annually

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for administering the daily functions and operation of the Streets and Drainage Division in the Public Works Department related to repair and maintenance of roadways, sidewalks, stormwater drainage systems, and traffic devices. Assignments are received from the Public Works Director and are usually broad in scope requiring independent judgment and decision making.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

Leadership

• Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan

• Champions a high performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives

• Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services

• Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

Management

• Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities

• Follows suggested procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance

• Develops and monitors the division's annual budget and Capital Improvement recommendations for the Capital Improvement Program

• Hires, trains, supervises, disciplines, and fires division personnel

• Responds to citizens' concerns and correspondences regarding division operations and policies

• Develops and implements divisional policies that detail the standard operating procedures and expectations of the division

• Supervises administration over the division operation related to maintenance of roadways, sidewalks, stormwater drainage systems, streets and traffic lights, and traffic signs

Technical

• Reviews the finished work and evaluates it for quality and efficiency

• Reviews and proposes changes, as appropriate, to operating methodologies and processes

• Reviews and approves purchase orders and requisitions and assists in the development of specifications for contract work, equipment, and services within the operational area

• Coordinates projects within the City's right-of-ways with other City departments, states, county agencies, and private utilities

• Responds to natural and man-made emergencies

• Attends meetings and conferences concerning construction, staffing, and planning

• Reviews job order and service requests

• Conducts field inspections of work sites and meets with residents, the general public, and the business community to address concerns

Team Skills

• Supports honest and transparent decision-making

• Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments

• Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same

Performs related work as required.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS: As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Environmental Science, or closely related field and seven (7) years of directly related experience in the maintenance, repair, and construction of public works projects, or equivalency of training and experience

• Three (3) years progressive supervision and management experience with background in stormwater treatment, emergency operations and/or management, and general construction techniques

• Stormwater Management Certification is preferred

• Experience with working in a High Performance Organization (HPO) is preferred

• Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of construction and maintenance as applied to the development, construction, and repair of the municipal infrastructure

• Ability to plan, lay out, and direct the work of subordinates, and to plan projects, prepare related designs, estimates, and specifications

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other City departments, employees, and the public

• Ability to communicate clearly with administrative staff, employees, and the general public

• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment: 70% inside a climate controlled building; 30% outside which includes driving, walking and/or standing.

Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require: sitting approximately four (4) hours per day, standing approximately two (2) hours per day, and walking approximately two (2) hours per day. The job also requires frequent: fine manipulations, grasping, reaching, repetitive motion, and lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 15 pounds. On rare occasions the work requires: bending/stooping, climbing, and lifting objects weighing up to and more than 45 pounds.

Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Ability to detect proper equipment operation and understand what others are saying in normal conversation and on the telephone. Speaking: Ability to communicate orally with others and speak effectively on the telephone. Seeing: Ability to see and read computer monitor screens, operate a vehicle, perform field laboratory tests, and read fine print.

Driving Requirements:  Requires occasional driving and possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.
Technology: The work requires ability to operate telephones, smart phones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and/or laptop computers, calculators and all associated software. The work also requires proficiency with computer hardware and software programs including word, spreadsheet and/or database applications, internet applications, and database management.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

No - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)

No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING

Yes - CREDIT CHECK

No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.