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Lee County · 3 weeks ago

Utilities Director

positionFort Myers, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff, Director/Executive
money$111K/yr - $232K/yr
date5+ years exp

Lee County is seeking a visionary Director of Utilities to lead its dynamic water and wastewater systems in Southwest Florida. The role involves providing strategic vision, operational leadership, and driving innovation while ensuring resilient and customer-focused utility services for over 250,000 customers.

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Hiring Manager
Katrina McGrath
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Responsibilities

Provide strategic vision and operational leadership for a full-service utilities department
Inspire and mentor a high-performing, service-driven team
Drive innovation and efficiency across all divisions; from field operations to long-term planning
Strengthen collaboration with county leadership, commissioners, and community partners
Lead major infrastructure and capital improvement projects that will define the region’s growth
Ensure resilience, compliance, and excellence in all aspects of utility service delivery

Qualification

BudgetingRegulatory complianceWaterWastewater expertisePublic AdministrationLeadership experienceEnvironmental ScienceBusinessPeople-first leadership

Required

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field
5+ years of progressively responsible experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role
Expertise in budgeting, fiscal management, and regulatory compliance
Deep understanding of the water and wastewater industry and local government operations
A people-first leadership style that builds trust, engagement, and excellence across teams

Benefits

Low-cost medical coverage
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
11 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals
Flexible supplemental coverage options

Company

Lee County

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Lee County is a beautiful place to live, work and play.
dateFounded in 1887
location
Fort Myers, Florida, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.leegov.com/bocc/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Ashley Mason
Chief Information Officer
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Marion O.
Human Resources Business Partner
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