Deputy Utilities Director

Village of Tequesta-posted 1 day ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Tequesta, FL
101-250 employees
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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 Village’s water and stormwater utilities, assisting the Director with administrative and professional activities involved in running the department.

  • 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 regulations
  • Oversees construction projects and large-scale utilities initiatives, maintaining budgets, quantity and cost estimates, related documentation, and compliance with terms and conditions
  • Leads 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 necessary
  • Coordinates the activities of employees, contractors and consultants engaged in the CIP/ R&R planning, design, operation, construction, maintenance, repair and service as requested
  • Manages 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 related
  • Leads or assists with completing and ensuring compliance with necessary regulatory permits , planning documents, demand projections, and permit conditions for utilities operations
  • May assist with development reviews, permits, field visits, and developer coordination for residential, commercial, and other utility development within our water service area and Village limits
  • Assists with rate, fee, and 20-year CIP/ R&R project analyses required to determine current rate and fee sufficiency for sound operations
  • Assists with the development and management of the utilities department budget
  • Confers with state, federal, local representatives, consulting engineers and relevant colleagues on bid projects and regulatory matters, to ensure efficiency and compliance
  • Researches grant opportunities, writes, negotiates, administers grants and grant compliance
  • Administers the Village’s FDEP State Revolving Fund loans and related records and compliance
  • Prepares council agenda items and presentations
  • Compiles numerical and statistical data, develops technical papers and reports, charts, budgets, briefing summaries, updates, and schedules
  • Serves on various committees to provide technical advice and represents the department in public meetings, regulatory matters, and community outreach programs
  • Establishes and maintains policies and procedures governing the inspection, operation and maintenance of the utilities department’s facilities, to include the Village’s stormwater drainage system and operational control laboratory testing
  • Conducts/ assists with performance evaluations, makes recommendations for disciplinary actions, handles complaints and recommends hiring, terminations, promotions, and demotions
  • Develops, 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 required
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering preferred, or closely related field
  • Five years of progressively responsible experience in utility plant operations, utility engineering, construction/design, administrative operations and managing capital projects
  • Any equivalent combination of education, qualifications, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job may be substituted for minimum qualifications
  • Valid driver’s license
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS) Certification within 6 months in accordance with Village policy
  • Sound knowledge of modern principles and practices of public administration, including planning, organizing, budgeting, scheduling, personnel and project management
  • Demonstrated experience in preparing technical reports, cost estimates, and cost records and presenting long-range water and stormwater utilities plans and programs
  • Knowledge 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 systems
  • Extensive knowledge of applicable federal, state, and Village codes, regulations and ordinances governing the administration of the utilities department, all divisions
  • Sound knowledge of engineering/ technical theory, techniques, principles, and practices applicable to the planning, design, and construction of utilities projects
  • Well-honed conflict resolution skills and demonstrated strength in building relationships built on trust and integrity
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; skilled in public speaking
  • Registered professional engineer in the state of Florida preferred
  • Certified project management professional (PMP) preferred
  • Florida Drinking Water Operator license preferred
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