Director of Water/Wastewater Systems

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Executive, professional, administrative and technical work in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the operation of the Water Resources/Water Treatment Plant; Wastewater Systems/Water Reclamation Facility; Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection Systems of the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority. Position is responsible for ongoing efficient and profitable operations. This position has significant responsibility for the profit and loss and outcome of the referenced areas.

Reports to the Director of Utilities.

Responsibilities

• Effective, timely, clear and concise communication of company business; accountability for administering FPUA Board approved policies and procedures; fair and timely employee evaluations for all employees; and the professional development of employees within the supervision of the incumbent.
• Directly supervise all department heads in the Water Resources, Wastewater Systems, Water/Wastewater Operations and Water/Wastewater Engineering departments.
• Provide strategic and tactical planning processes.
• Assess competitive position relative to current and future business environment and plan for long‑term success to maintain consistent profitable operations and meet mission statement of the UA.
• Manage efforts to achieve consistent, predictable and adequate profit margins in accordance with agreed‑upon objectives.
• Direct activities of systems for planning and implementation of long‑term expansion, rehabilitation or redevelopment programs; responsible for orderly and efficient expansion of water and wastewater utility services in a manner that minimizes the potential for adverse rate impacts on FPUA customers.
• Manage and administer supporting groups to assure adequate support for the organization at a cost that is fair to all concerned.
• Provide oversight for water and wastewater rate development and rate applications, charges and collections as they relate to the profitable and successful operation of the systems.
• Direct work of supervisory and subordinate personnel engaged in the planning, design, operation, construction, maintenance and repair of the water distribution system, water resource and treatment plants, wastewater collection systems including lift stations, maintenance and water reclamation facilities, as well as the engineering aspects of the referenced areas.
• Assure all necessary procedures and processes are in place to provide for safe, efficient and effective operation of all systems including compliance with local, state, and federal permit requirements.
• Represent the Utilities Authority as delegate to interlocal agencies and industry trade associations.
• Direct development of all personnel in the directorate including accountability for all communications; adherence to Board‑approved policies and procedures; and fair and timely interactive employee evaluations.
• Perform other work assignments, tasks, and projects as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Utilities.
• Perform as acting Director of Utilities upon request.
• Other secondary functions may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four‑year college or university with a degree in Mechanical, Civil, Environmental or Sanitary Engineering from an accredited program.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible engineering and supervisory/management experience in the planning, design, operation, and maintenance of water and wastewater systems, including treatment of drinking water and reuse of wastewater.
• A master’s degree in Engineering is preferred.
• Registration as a professional engineer in Florida or ability to achieve within six months of employment.
• Knowledge of practices, principles, theory, methods, techniques and equipment used in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of water treatment (both traditional lime softening treatment and reverse osmosis plants) and wastewater treatment and reuse facilities.
• Experience in retail sales of water and wastewater services, customer needs, and industry trends.
• Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply principles of professional management to plan, organize, and direct the work activities of labor, craft, technical, professional, administrative and management personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships between officials, employees, regulatory agencies, subordinates, representatives of other agencies, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to negotiate with contractors, suppliers, and other interests.
• Thorough knowledge of the management of simultaneous multiple engineering and construction projects utilizing both in‑house and contract resources.
• Considerable ability to make independent judgments under unusual and unexpected conditions and to provide direction for urgent actions.
• Considerable ability to determine long‑range needs for water and wastewater systems and to plan and organize work for efficient accomplishment of such objectives.
• Considerable ability to understand, interpret, review, and critique engineering computations, plans, and specifications.
• Considerable ability to express ideas clearly and concisely orally, and in writing.
• Considerable ability to react to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned.
• Thorough understanding of regulatory agency requirements such as Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Environmental Protection Agency, Florida Public Service Commission, Department of Transportation, etc., as they pertain to water and wastewater systems requirements, operations, and permitting.
• Ability to operate a personal computer.