Deputy Utilities Director

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $106,496 - $159,744

DEPUTY UTILITIES DIRECTOR

Deadline : Open Until Filled

Please visit theHuman Resources page on the Village's 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 DESCRIPTION

DUTIES 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 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 Villages 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 departments facilities, to include the Villages 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

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education and Experience

Licensing and Certification

Necessary Knowledge Skills and Abilities

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The 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.