Salary Range: $113,022 - $127,281
DESCRIPTION:
This is executive-level administrative and operational work directing the City’s Public Utilities functions, including water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, reclaimed water systems, utility maintenance operations, regulatory compliance, capital project delivery, and utility-related development services.
The Public Utilities Director provides strategic leadership, long-range system planning, regulatory oversight, financial management, and operational direction to ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant delivery of water and wastewater services to the City of Lake Alfred. This position operates under the general administrative direction of the City Manager and is designated as Mission Critical.
Public Works experience is preferred; however, primary emphasis is placed on water and wastewater utilities leadership and regulatory compliance expertise.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Executive & Strategic Leadership
Regulatory & Operational Oversight
Capital Projects & Infrastructure Delivery
Financial & Administrative Management
Personnel & Organizational Leadership
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING, & EXPERIENCE):
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, or a related field required.
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in water or wastewater utilities.
Five (5) years of supervisory or administrative leadership experience.
Municipal government experience preferred.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must maintain a valid telephone number.
Governmental operations experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Extensive knowledge of water and wastewater utility systems, operations, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Knowledge of infrastructure planning, capital improvement programming, and development review processes.
Knowledge of budgeting, financial administration, and public procurement practices.
Knowledge of Florida Statutes and regulations pertaining to public utilities.
Ability to analyze technical engineering reports, plans, and specifications.
Ability to develop long-term system expansion strategies in a growing municipality.
Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to elected officials and the public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, consultants, developers, regulatory agencies, and the community.
Strong leadership, decision-making, and organizational management skills.
Ability to establish working relationships with city employees, other federal, state, and local governmental representatives, civic groups, consultants, vendors, and the public.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION:
Valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) or able to obtain within one (1) year.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Water or Wastewater Operator certification required (Class “B” minimum; Class “A” preferred).
Certified Public Manager (CPM) certification preferred or ability to obtain within three (3) years.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is primarily performed in an office setting with frequent site visits to treatment plants, lift stations, construction sites, and field operations. Position may require exposure to adverse weather conditions, construction environments, and operational utility facilities.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The City of Lake Alfred is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
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