Assistant Director of Water and Wastewater Utilities Department

City of Winter Park•City of Winter Park, FL

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Water and Wastewater Utilities is responsible for the administrative, engineering, and operational functions of the Water and Wastewater Utilities Department. The position works under the general direction of the Director, establishing methods and procedures to achieve goals and objectives. Work is reviewed through conferences and written reports, generally based on final results. The role oversees the Department’s Administration, Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, Utility Construction Services, and Utility Maintenance divisions in coordination with their managers or supervisors. It supervises division managers or supervisors and directly manages the Administration Division, including engineering, resource and workload management, and performance evaluations. The Assistant Director also manages the City’s Capital Improvement Program and utility infrastructure projects, contributes to budgets and procurement, and helps improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness. The position requires detailed knowledge of utility engineering and operations, water and wastewater treatment and conveyance, engineering design and specifications, management, budgeting, and personnel administration. It requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, at least six years of relevant utility experience, and at least three years in project management or personnel supervision. The incumbent must hold a valid Florida driver’s license and be a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer, or obtain Florida licensure by endorsement within six months of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
At least six years of experience in the management, planning, design, operation, construction, or maintenance of water or wastewater utilities, wastewater collection, water distribution, lift stations, or water and wastewater treatment facilities.
At least three years of experience in project management or personnel supervision.
Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License, Class E or higher.
Be a licensed Professional Engineer with the State of Florida, or, if licensed in another state, be able to obtain Florida licensure by endorsement within six months of employment.
Maintain all required certifications in an active state as a condition of continued employment.
Detailed knowledge of organization and management, budgeting and funds control, and personnel management and administration.
Detailed knowledge of occupational hazards, safety rules, and practices, and the ability to communicate that knowledge to subordinates.
Detailed knowledge of modern utility engineering and operations techniques, practices, and procedures.
Detailed knowledge of engineering design and specifications, including reviewing surveys, drawings, and quality assurance inspections.
Detailed knowledge of water and wastewater treatment and conveyance.
Skill operating modern office equipment, computers, and software, including Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to read, understand, and review site plans for compliance with water and wastewater standards and requirements.
Ability to plan specifications and supervise maintenance of water and wastewater utility facilities and improvements.
Ability to plan operational procedures and system modifications.
Ability to review planning, design, and bidding and coordinate and direct construction, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer lines, pumping stations, force mains, and production and treatment facilities.
Ability to motivate, manage, and supervise employees with varying levels of education and work experience, and communicate effectively in person and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, city officials, and the public.
Ability to communicate tactfully and impartially with staff, city officials, and the public, in person and in writing.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the City of Winter Park Core Competencies.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and keep accurate records.
Ability to traverse city facilities and job sites, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to remain at a keyboard for extended periods and continuously operate a computer and office productivity equipment.
Ability to manipulate objects and perform small, precise movements repetitively.
Ability to detect and distinguish features of the surrounding environment and effectively communicate and exchange information.

Responsibilities

Oversee Department divisions in coordination with each division manager or supervisor.
Supervise division managers or supervisors and directly manage the Administration Division, including engineering, resource and workload management, and performance evaluations.
Manage and implement completion of the City’s Capital Improvement Program.
Manage projects with consultants and contractors, including bidding, contracting, proposal development, scheduling, design reviews, and construction management.
Assist in developing and monitoring annual operating and capital budgets and expenditures.
Manage, review, and approve procurement requests, including contracts, requisitions, and purchasing cards.
Study and direct efforts to improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
Plan operational procedures, system modifications, and personnel and equipment requirements.
Plan, design, permit, and direct the Utility Construction Services Division’s expansion and renewal or replacement of utility infrastructure, including treatment plants, water distribution, wastewater collection, and lift stations.
Attend and participate in City Commission and other public meetings as required.
Staff and participate in emergency operations, including attending the Emergency Operations Center as needed.
Perform other assigned work.