Executive Director - Polk Regional Water Cooperative
About The Position
The Polk Regional Water Cooperative is an independent special district created by Polk County and fifteen Polk County municipalities to develop and deliver a regional public water supply. It is building a capital program of approximately $800 million, with the Southeast Wellfield Project in construction and the West Polk Wellfield Project in design. The Cooperative is transitioning from a small, contracted organization into a fully operating regional water utility, and the Executive Director will lead this transition. The position serves as the chief executive officer, appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. Responsibilities include delivering the capital program on schedule and within budget, managing financing, budgets, rates, and cost allocation among Member Governments, overseeing permitting and regulatory affairs, building the Cooperative's staff, and managing relationships with Member Governments, the Southwest Florida Water Management District, and state and federal agencies. The role requires regular regional travel and evening meetings.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, engineering, environmental science, business or finance, or licensure as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida
- Ten years of management experience in water resource management or public water supply
- Including five years in the administration of a utility system, department or agency
- Valid driver's license
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree
- Experience reporting to a governing board
- Experience delivering a capital program of comparable scale
- Experience with state and federal infrastructure loans and grants
- Familiarity with Florida water supply planning and Southwest Florida Water Management District programs
Responsibilities
- Delivery of the capital program on schedule and within budget
- Financing, budgets, rates and cost allocation among Member Governments
- Permitting and regulatory affairs
- Building the Cooperative's staff
- Relationships with the Member Governments, the Southwest Florida Water Management District, and state and federal agencies
Benefits
- Monthly allowance in lieu of insurance (Year One)
- Vehicle allowance and expenses (Year One)
- Paid time off (Year One)
- Florida Retirement System membership in the Senior Management Service Class (Year Two)
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage (Year Two)
- Employer deferred-compensation contribution (Year Two)
- Leave under the Cooperative's personnel policies (Year Two)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
