Director of Public Facilities

Company: City of Bridgeport
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Brief: The Director of Public Facilities shall have the general supervision of the operation and management of the several units of the Public Facilities Department which are under its jurisdiction including engineering, streets and sanitation, maintenance and parks and recreation. The Director of Public Facilities shall be responsible for the administration and direction of services common to Public Facilities functions as outlined in the City Charter and under the general direction of the Mayor and/or City Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). He/she shall advise the mayor, the city council and all boards, commissions, and departments of the city relative to public facilities matters. The director shall be responsible for the presentation of a consolidated budget to the Director of Policy and Management, the supervision of all employees of the department and the preparation of an annual report of the activities of the entire department of public facilities. This position involves strong leadership and administrative responsibilities including selection, training and performance evaluation of subordinates, plus successful execution of departmental programs and projects. The incumbent oversees Public Facilities operations, maintenance, and programs through subordinate deputy director/supervisors with assigned responsibility for specific aspects of the Public Facilities portfolio. Must be capable of exercising independent judgment, demonstrating business acumen and sound technical knowledge to accomplish department objectives. You can also vist City of Bridgeport, Compensation and Benefits: $137,027.00 - $150,726.00 per year. Starting salary is commensurate with experience and qualification and will be at the discretion of the Administration. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package. This summary provides a brief overview of the benefits available to regular full-time municipal employees; depending on the employee group some of these benefits may include retirement pension administered by CMERS (Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement System), health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), life, disability, paid leave, paid holidays, 457(b) deferred compensation plan (employee paid), and other voluntary employee paid benefits. How to Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, a resume, a supplied application, degree verification, and three (3) professional references to Accepting complete submissions until Friday, April 22, 2022. (Any/all changes to this deadline shall be at the discretion of the City of Bridgeport) Responsibilities: Maintain and support the department units’ operations and management which are under its jurisdiction including engineering, streets and sanitation, maintenance and parks and recreation. • Provide annual and long-range planning projects for the City to include construction, renovation, and renewal projects. • Establish and implement departmental goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures. • Implementation of City management plans and policies. • Represent department and work collaboratively with other City Directors and departments. • Initiate proactive management plans to enhance and improve the quality of public services delivered. • Provide reports on services rendered. Conduct reviews of budgetary practices and financial issues ensuring accountability and good business practices. • Perform employee appraisals and actively participates in labor relations issues. • Establish Best Practices and Standard Operating Procedures related to all aspects of Public Facilities Management. Create and maintain manuals addressing Best Practices and SOP’s. • Develop and administer the annual departmental budget. Ensure compliance with approved budget. • Performs related work as necessary. Skills Required: Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration. • Knowledge of construction and applications of heavy equipment. • OSHA requirements and DEP regulations. • Broad knowledge of basic business/management theories. • Knowledge of State and municipal government operations. • Knowledge of Federal Regulations, State Statutes, City Charters and ordinances and general governmental procedures. • Ability to analyze work problems and prescribe remedial actions. • Ability to plan, direct and control the resources available to the City. • Good computer skills and knowledge of Word and Excel are essential. • Ability to plan, schedule, assign and supervise the work of others as required; ability to prepare and maintain accurate records, narrative, and statistical reports; ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion. • Ability to interpret departmental budgets professional journals, technical procedures, engineering plans and drawing and governmental regulations. • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to management, co-workers, customers, and the public. • Ability to write concisely to express thoughts clearly, and to develop ideas in logical order. • Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform work independently; ability to make decisions and act quickly.

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