City of Lakeland
Heath Frederick is an experienced public works director with a career spanning over a decade, currently serving as the Director of Public Works for the City of Lakeland since April 2016. Previously, Heath held the same title at the City of DeLand from May 2010 to May 2016, where responsibilities included overseeing large employee groups managing city trees, urban beautification, and stormwater operations. Earlier, Heath directed public works for the City of Tavares from June 2006 to February 2009, managing stormwater and sanitation operations, developing a $17 million budget, and supervising staff. Educational qualifications include a Master of Public Administration from the University of Central Florida and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Faulkner University.
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City of Lakeland
VISION Lakeland - a vibrant, innovative, culturally inclusive world-class community. MISSION A community working together to achieve an exceptional quality of life. VALUES Social Responsibility - We will enhance the quality of life for all citizens through partnerships and programs that embrace cultural diversity, safety and community involvement. Leadership - We will lead by example, learn from the past, provide direction for the present, and plan for the future. Integrity - We will conduct ourselves in an honest and ethical manner to earn the trust of employees and citizens. Commitment to Excellence - We will achieve measurable success and continuous improvement through investment of resources, a focus on efficiency and accountability, and high expectations for quality. Empowered Workforce - We will cultivate a work environment which offers the employee the authority to act through supportive leadership, mutual respect, trust, personal responsibility and open communications. Diversity - We will utilize our ethnic, cultural, gender, and experiential differences to encourage participation, opportunity, equality, respect,and responsiveness to our community. GOALS Economic Opportunity Goal: Create and encourage inclusive, lasting environments that grow, attract and retain a creative, talented, educated and technically qualified workforce. Communication Goal: Develop an informed and engaged community. Fiscal Management Goal: Develop and effectively manage financial resources. Growth Management Goal: Ensure planning and infrastructure results in quality development and safe, attractive neighborhoods. Quality of Life Goal: Provide quality public spaces; deliver superior municipal services, and support arts, education, recreation and wellness. Governance Goal: Provide for responsive and responsible governmental service.