NEOGOV · 1 month ago
DEPUTY UTILITIES DIRECTOR
Tequesta, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$106K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Deputy Utilities Director for the Village of Tequesta, a position responsible for leading the planning, development, and management of repair and replacement and capital improvement projects for the Village’s water and stormwater utilities. The role involves overseeing construction projects, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
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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
Research grant opportunities, writes, negotiates, administers grants and grant compliance
Administers the Village’s 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 department’s facilities, to include the Village’s 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
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering preferred, or closely related field
Five years of progressively responsible experience in utility plant operations, utility engineering, construction/design, administrative operations and managing capital projects
Any equivalent combination of education, qualifications, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job may be substituted for minimum qualifications
Valid driver's license
National Incident Management System (NIMS) Certification within 6 months in accordance with Village policy
Sound knowledge of modern principles and practices of public administration, including planning, organizing, budgeting, scheduling, personnel and project management
Demonstrated experience in preparing technical reports, cost estimates, and cost records and presenting long-range water and stormwater utilities plans and programs
Knowledge of principles and practices governing the operations of utilities water production, water distribution, and stormwater collection, to include unit processes, water quality requirements, electrical/ mechanical equipment, automated control systems, and work order/ asset management systems
Extensive knowledge of applicable federal, state, and Village codes, regulations and ordinances governing the administration of the utilities department, all divisions
Sound knowledge of engineering/ technical theory, techniques, principles, and practices applicable to the planning, design, and construction of utilities projects
Well-honed conflict resolution skills and demonstrated strength in building relationships built on trust and integrity
Excellent oral and written communication skills; skilled in public speaking
Preferred
Registered professional engineer in the state of Florida preferred
Certified project management professional (PMP) preferred
Florida Drinking Water Operator license preferred
Benefits
Very competitive benefits package
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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