Assistant Utilities Director

Description

Under limited supervision, performs administrative, supervisory and technical work in planning, directing, coordinating, evaluating and maintaining the operations of the Utilities Department water and wastewater infrastructure inclusive of water resources, water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment, wastewater collection, reclaimed water treatment, reclaimed water distribution and industrial pretreatment and other support areas. Work is performed under the general direction of the Utilities Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists Director in developing and implementing department policies, procedures and programs;

• Assists Director to ensure each program or division is in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department and other regulatory agencies as needed.

• Manages the work of assigned personnel and divisions; delegates and reviews work assignments to ensure its timely, cost-effective, and meets standards.

• Provides engineering and project management support for assigned Utility projects, inclusive of design, construction, survey and inspection as well as the associated Capital Improvement Program.

• Assist with review and approval of standard developer agreements; review and approval of plans and permit process.

• Assist, develop and manage, and/or implement various Department initiatives inclusive of work plan, asset management, GIS, grants, pilot studies, other planning and operational improvements, prepares and presents reports associated with the tasks.

• Assists with grievances and discipline, reviews employee performance evaluations, interviews and makes recommendations regarding hiring of personnel;

• Assist with the preparation, implementation and management of the operational and capital improvement budgets; monitors and approves expenditures, forecast funding needs, develop summary spreadsheets, briefings, presentations and additional items as needed.

• Assists in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the Department's Strategic Plan.

Respond to citizen complaints, issues, and media inquiries as assigned.

• Attends meetings and hearing and represents the department at public functions.

Serves as acting director in the absence of the director.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs other related work as required.

• During emergency conditions, Town of Davie essential employees are automatically considered emergency service workers.

• Employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or closely related discipline.

• Five (5) to seven (7) years professional or administrative experience in the operation and direction of a municipal utilities system; with three (3) to five (5) years supervisory experience.

• Five (5) years progressively responsible engineering experience in the design and construction water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment, reclaimed water treatment, waste water collection, or other public utility projects.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

PREFERRED:

• Possession of a current License as a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.

• A Master's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Public Administration or closely related field.

Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class "E" Driver's License with a good driving history.

• If selected, candidate will be required to submit a lifetime driving history.

The Town of Davie offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Some of the many benefits include:

• Health Insurance: 100% paid by the Town for single coverage, 50% paid by the Town for dependents.

• Work Schedule: The Town of Davie has transitioned to a four (4) day work week schedule (10 hours per day). Hours of work are Monday through Thursday either 7:00am-5:30pm or 7:30am-6:00pm.

• Pension/Retirement:

• Defined Benefit Plan. Employees contribute 3% per pay period.

Plan Information: https://retirement.flcities.com/docs/default-source/db/davie-gen-mgmt/spd.pdf?sfvrsn=2b7c1ad6_2

• Employee is entitled to make voluntary contributions through the payroll to the Town sponsored 457 deferred compensation plan.

• Holidays: 13 days per year as designated by Town Council each fiscal year.

Supplemental Information

• The selection process will include successfully meeting the minimum requirements of each of the following: an oral assessment, background investigation and a medical examination which includes a drug screening test and physical examination.

• If selected to move forward in the hiring process, you will be required to obtain and submit your lifetime driving history record.

• All fields must be completed. Putting "see resume" on the application will not suffice. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• For assistance with your online applicant account, use the online Help Guide or contact the Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: support@governmentjobs.com. Applicant Support is available between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. For other inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Department at (954) 797-1100.

• The policy of the Town of Davie is to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees and applicants for employment. The Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months.

• The selection process will include successfully meeting the minimum requirements of each of the following: an oral assessment, background investigation and a medical examination which includes a drug screening test and physical examination.