Polk County BoCC · 17 hours ago
Utilities Development Specialist
1011 Jim Keene Blvd, Winter Haven, FL, 33880, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$69K/yr - $103K/yr
5+ years expPolk County BoCC is seeking a Utilities Development Specialist to coordinate utility issues related to land development projects. The role involves reviewing and permitting projects for potable water and wastewater capacity, ensuring compliance with county regulations, and preparing utility infrastructure agreements.
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Responsibilities
Functions as a liaison for the Utilities Division, Land Development Division, Building Division, and land developers to help ensure an efficient development review process as it relates to water, wastewater, and reclaimed water capacity requirements and conditions
Ensures proposed development activities are in compliance with the county’s Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code, and Utilities Community Investment Program
Assists with water and wastewater system capacity questions and prepares system capacity availability forms and letters
Tracks the status of utility capacity projects for the permitting and allocation of development projects and coordinates with regulatory agencies on commitments and available capacities
Assists with the preparation of the Utilities Water and Wastewater Capacity Summary Report
Reviews projects through the county’s development process to include communications and coordination with departments/divisions, consulting engineers, developers, contractors, and other utility purveyors to ensure compliance regulation with Land Development and Utilities Codes
Determines water and wastewater flow demands and calculates water and wastewater connection fees for land development projects to ensure compliance with county ordinance requirements. Evaluates water and wastewater flow demands and re-calculates water and wastewater connection fees for existing development’s changing usage
Prepares, coordinates and monitors utility infrastructure agreements and the terms and conditions related to the public or private provision of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utilities
Performs data collection and analysis needed to establish or modify land use and conservation policies in the Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code and Utilities Code related to requirements for the provision of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utilities
Coordinates within the Utilities Division on Comprehensive Plan policies and Land Development Code requirement involving the 10-Year Water Supply Plan
Assists with the documentation of private sector contributions to the public utility infrastructure and the inclusion of this documentation in the Utilities Community Investment Program
Prepares professional evaluations, assessments, studies, reports, and models of systems and facilities for planning, expansion, regionalizing and decommissioning systems and facilities
Performs permitting duties which may include the compliance evaluation of treatment facilities for permit renewals, data computation for capacity or hydraulic analyses, and permit document preparation for permit renewal applications. Conducts field inspections of water and wastewater facilities and reviews facility analytical data to assure adherence to permit compliance requirements for required reports
May analyze and evaluate computer models using WaterCAD/WaterGEMS to assist with master planning, pump selection, pipe sizing and other related hydraulic considerations. Using established models, update with new inputs to determine acceptability of new building developments or uses
Procures and manages consultant services as necessary on capacity programs and/or related compliance projects
Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars as required. May oversee and direct the work of others, as necessary. Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an accredited four-year college or university with course work in civil or environmental engineering, public administration, business management, and physical or natural sciences or related environmental science fields
Five (5) years of experience in development coordination, utilities engineering, utilities administration, utilities compliance, utilities maintenance and/or utilities construction
Must have a valid driver's license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver's license at the time of employment within this classification
Knowledge of principles related to water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities and systems, including planning, zoning, land development coordination, and utility infrastructure design
Knowledge of utilities management principles and utility master planning, including hydraulic and treatment capacity analysis and construction of utility infrastructure
Ability to draft ordinances and develop implementation procedures related to land use and development regulations
Ability to learn and apply local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, codes, policies, and ordinances applicable to land use, zoning, planning, and water and wastewater systems
Ability to read and interpret aerial photographs, land use maps, legal descriptions, deeds, abstracts, and complex engineering plans and specifications
Knowledge of methods for collecting, researching, and analyzing land use information, census data, customer billing data, operational flow data, water quality data, and development data
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), GIS, and AutoCAD to prepare reports, correspondence, presentations, and perform data manipulation and statistical analysis
Knowledge of water and wastewater permitting requirements and procedures, with the ability to conduct on-site inspections and prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and manage multiple projects while exercising sound judgment and making independent decisions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, elected officials, regulatory representatives, and coworkers
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and participate in public speaking activities as required
Detail-oriented with strong analytical, mathematical, research, and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred
Able to develop and/or maintain hydraulic models of the county's water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems with the modeling software currently in use by the Utilities Division
Currently used programs: WaterGEMS and SewerGEMS
Company
Polk County BoCC
Overview As outlined in the Polk County Charter, the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) is the governing body of Polk County.
Founded in 1861Winter Haven, Florida, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.01MKey Investors
The Duke Energy Foundation
2021-12-20Grant· $0.01M
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