Director of Water/Wastewater Systems

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority•Fort Pierce, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This is executive, professional, administrative and technical work in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the operation of the Water Resources/Water Treatment Plant; Wastewater Systems/Water Reclamation Facility; Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection Systems of the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority. Position is responsible for ongoing efficient and profitable operations. This position has significant responsibility for the profit and loss and outcome of the referenced areas. Reports to the Director of Utilities. Responsibilities include effective, timely, clear and concise communications of company business; accountability for administering FPUA Board approved policies and procedures; fair and timely employee evaluations for all employees; and the professional development of employees within the supervision of the incumbent. Position is responsible for the ongoing efficient and profitable operations of the Water Resources, Wastewater Systems, Water/Wastewater Operations and Water/Wastewater Engineering departments. Directly supervises all department heads in these departments. Provides strategic and tactical planning processes. Assesses the competitive position in relation to the current and expected future business environment and plans for the long-term success of the organization in order to maintain consistent profitable operations and to meet the mission statement of the UA. Manages the efforts of the organization to achieve consistent, predictable and adequate profit margins in accordance with agreed-upon objectives. Directs activities of the systems for the planning and implementation of long-term expansion and rehabilitation or redevelopment programs. Responsible for carrying out the orderly and efficient expansion of water and wastewater utility services in a manner that minimizes the potential for adverse rate impacts on FPUA customers. Manages and administers supporting groups to assure adequate support for the organization at a cost that is fair to all concerned. Provides oversight for water and wastewater rate development and rate applications, charges and collections as they relate to the profitable and successful operation of the systems. Directs the work of a number of supervisory and subordinate personnel engaged in the planning, design, operation, construction, maintenance and repair of the water distribution system, water resource and treatment plants, wastewater collection systems including lift stations, maintenance and water reclamation facilities, as well as the engineering aspect of the referenced areas. Assures all necessary procedures and processes are in place to provide for safe, efficient and effective operation of all systems including compliance with local, state, and federal permit requirements. Represents the Utilities Authority as delegate to interlocal agencies and industry trade associations. Directs the development of all personnel in the directorate including accountability for all communications; adherence to Board-approved policies and procedures; and fair and timely interactive employee evaluations. Performs other work assignments, tasks, and projects as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Utilities. Performs as acting Director of Utilities upon request.

Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree from an accredited engineering program in Mechanical, Civil, Environmental or Sanitary Engineering.
Ten (10) years progressively responsible engineering and supervisory and management experience in the planning, design, operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems, as well as the treatment of drinking water and treatment of wastewater with reuse.
Registration as a professional engineer in the state of Florida or ability to achieve same within six months of employment.
Comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Ability to operate a personal computer.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree in Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

Planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the operation of the Water Resources/Water Treatment Plant; Wastewater Systems/Water Reclamation Facility; Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection Systems.
Ensuring ongoing efficient and profitable operations.
Managing significant responsibility for the profit and loss and outcome of the referenced areas.
Communicating company business effectively, timely, clearly, and concisely.
Administering FPUA Board approved policies and procedures.
Conducting fair and timely employee evaluations.
Overseeing the professional development of employees.
Managing strategic and tactical planning processes.
Assessing the competitive position and planning for long-term success.
Achieving consistent, predictable, and adequate profit margins.
Directing the planning and implementation of long-term expansion and rehabilitation or redevelopment programs.
Ensuring orderly and efficient expansion of water and wastewater utility services.
Managing and administering supporting groups for adequate organizational support.
Providing oversight for water and wastewater rate development, applications, charges, and collections.
Directing personnel in planning, design, operation, construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution systems, water resource and treatment plants, wastewater collection systems, and water reclamation facilities.
Ensuring safe, efficient, and effective operation of all systems, including compliance with local, state, and federal permit requirements.
Representing the Utilities Authority as a delegate to interlocal agencies and industry trade associations.
Directing the development of all personnel within the directorate.
Performing other work assignments, tasks, and projects as may be assigned.
Performing as acting Director of Utilities upon request.