Deputy Utilities Director at Village of Tequesta

DEPUTY UTILITIES DIRECTORDeadline:Open Until FilledPlease visit theHuman Resources page on the Villages website to explore our very competitive benefits package!The Village is currently accepting applications for a Deputy Utilities Director. This is a highly responsible position leading the planning development and management of repair and replacement (R&R) and capital improvement projects (CIP) for the Villages water and stormwater utilities assisting the Director with administrative and professional activities involved in running the department.JOB DESCRIPTIONDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Recommends and prepares short and long-range plans schedules and cost estimates for department CIP and R&R programs needed to maintain department facilities and equipment in compliance with applicable regulationsOversees construction projects and large-scale utilities initiatives maintaining budgets quantity and cost estimates related documentation and compliance with terms and conditionsLeads or assists the Director in reviewing work produced by consulting engineers reviews contractor and consultant pay requests for accuracy work completion and requests change orders as necessaryCoordinates the activities of employees contractors and consultants engaged in the CIP/ R&R planning design operation construction maintenance repair and service as requestedManages purchasing activities including bids requests for qualifications piggyback agreements and/or specifications and assists with bid specifications requests for qualifications/proposal requests for quotes and invitations to bid and related documents primarily CIP/ R&R relatedLeads or assists with completing and ensuring compliance with necessary regulatory permits planning documents demand projections and permit conditions for utilities operationsMay assist with development reviews permits field visits and developer coordination for residential commercial and other utility development within our water service area and Village limitsAssists with rate fee and 20-year CIP/ R&R project analyses required to determine current rate and fee sufficiency for sound operationsAssists with the development and management of the utilities department budgetConfers with state federal local representatives consulting engineers and relevant colleagues on bid projects and regulatory matters to ensure efficiency and complianceResearches grant opportunities writes negotiates administers grants and grant complianceAdministers the Villages FDEP State Revolving Fund loans and related records and compliancePrepares council agenda items and presentationsCompiles numerical and statistical data develops technical papers and reports charts budgets briefing summaries updates and schedulesServes on various committees to provide technical advice and represents the department in public meetings regulatory matters and community outreach programsEstablishes and maintains policies and procedures governing the inspection operation and maintenance of the utilities departments facilities to include the Villages stormwater drainage system and operational control laboratory testingConducts/ assists with performance evaluations makes recommendations for disciplinary actions handles complaints and recommends hiring terminations promotions and demotionsDevelops reviews and recommends revisions to utility-related codes ordinances resolutions and policies to ensure regulatory compliance operational efficiency and consistency with best practices and Village objectives.Performs other duties and assume other responsibilities as requiredQUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE Education and Experience Bachelors degree in civil mechanical or environmental engineering preferred or closely related fieldFive years of progressively responsible experience in utility plant operations utility engineering construction/design administrative operations and managing capital projectsAny equivalent combination of education qualifications and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job may be substituted for minimum qualificationsLicensing and CertificationRegistered professional engineer in the state of Florida preferredCertified project management professional (PMP) preferredFlorida Drinking Water Operator license preferredValid drivers licenseNational Incident Management System (NIMS) Certification within 6 months in accordance with Village policyNecessary Knowledge Skills and Abilities Sound knowledge of modern principles and practices of public administration including planning organizing budgeting scheduling personnel and project managementDemonstrated experience in preparing technical reports cost estimates and cost records and presenting long-range water and stormwater utilities plans and programsKnowledge of principles and practices governing the operations of utilities water production water distribution and stormwater collection to include unit processes water quality requirements electrical/ mechanical equipment automated control systems and work order/ asset management systemsExtensive knowledge of applicable federal state and Village codes regulations and ordinances governing the administration of the utilities department all divisionsSound knowledge of engineering/ technical theory techniques principles and practices applicable to the planning design and construction of utilities projectsWell-honed conflict resolution skills and demonstrated strength in building relationships built on trust and integrityExcellent oral and written communication skills; skilled in public speakingWORK ENVIRONMENTSubject to respond to emergencies 24 hours/day 7 days/week 365 days/yearOccasionally to often required to walk sit stand bend climb or balance stoop kneel or crouchOccasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 poundsVision abilities include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focusWorking conditions will vary to include an air-conditioned office with regular field activities resulting in exposure to outdoor elements and driving to project sitesThe job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Fiscal Management,Public Health,Fundraising,Management Experience,Conflict Management,Nonprofit Management,Strategic Planning,Administrative Experience,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 106496 - 159744