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Village of Tequesta

Deputy Utilities Director

Village of Tequesta, Tequesta, Florida, United States,


DEPUTY UTILITIES DIRECTOR

Deadline:

Open Until Filled

The Village is currently accepting applications for a Deputy Utilities Director. This is a highly responsible position leading the planning, development, and management of repair and replacement (R&R) and capital improvement projects (CIP) for the Village's water and stormwater utilities, assisting the Director with administrative and professional activities involved in running the department.

JOB DESCRIPTION

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPlans, directs, coordinates, and monitors the operations and activities of the Utility Department including the water/stormwater utility plant facilities; effectively providing for the protection of quality water supply services to residents; ensures regular inspection of the stormwater drainage system for efficient flow and safety in order to minimize flooding.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 regulationsOversees construction projects and large-scale utilities initiatives, maintaining budgets, quantity and cost estimates, related documentation, and compliance with terms and conditionsLeads 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 necessaryCoordinates the activities of employees, contractors and consultants engaged in the CIP/ R&R planning, design, operation, construction, maintenance, repair and service as requestedManages 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 relatedLeads or assists with completing and ensuring compliance with necessary regulatory permits , planning documents, demand projections, and permit conditions for utilities operationsMay assist with development reviews, permits, field visits, and developer coordination for residential, commercial, and other utility development within our water service area and Village limitsAssists with rate, fee, and 20-year CIP/ R&R project analyses required to determine current rate and fee sufficiency for sound operationsAssists with the development and management of the utilities department budgetConfers with state, federal, local representatives, consulting engineers and relevant colleagues on bid projects and regulatory matters, to ensure efficiency and complianceResearches grant opportunities, writes, negotiates, administers grants and grant complianceAdministers the Village's FDEP State Revolving Fund loans and related records and compliancePrepares council agenda items and presentationsCompiles numerical and statistical data, develops technical papers and reports, charts, budgets, briefing summaries, updates, and schedulesServes on various committees to provide technical advice and represents the department in public meetings, regulatory matters, and community outreach programsEstablishes 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 testingConducts/ assists with performance evaluations, makes recommendations for disciplinary actions, handles complaints and recommends hiring, terminations, promotions, and demotionsPerforms other duties and assume other responsibilities as requiredQUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCEEducation and Experience

Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering preferred, or closely related fieldFive years of progressively responsible experience in utility plant operations, utility engineering, construction/design, administrative operations and managing capital projectsAny equivalent combination of education, qualifications, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job may be substituted for minimum qualificationsLicensing and Certification

Registered professional engineer in the state of Florida or ability to obtain one within 18 months preferredCertified project management professional (PMP) preferredFlorida FDEP licensed operator preferredValid driver's licenseNational Incident Management System (NIMS) Certification in accordance with Village policyNecessary Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Sound knowledge of modern principles and practices of public administration, including planning, organizing, budgeting, scheduling, personnel and project managementDemonstrated experience in preparing technical reports, cost estimates, and cost records and presenting long-range water and stormwater utilities plans and programsKnowledge 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 systemsExtensive knowledge of applicable federal, state, and Village codes, regulations and ordinances governing the administration of the utilities department, all divisionsSound knowledge of engineering/ technical theory, techniques, principles, and practices applicable to the planning, design, and construction of utilities projectsWell-honed conflict resolution skills and demonstrated strength in building relationships built on trust and integrityExcellent oral and written communication skills; skilled in public speakingTechnical competence with permit and building applications and Microsoft software suite of productsWORK ENVIRONMENT

Subject to respond to emergencies 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/yearOccasionally to often required to walk, sit, stand, bend, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouchOccasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 poundsVision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusWorking conditions will vary to include an air-conditioned office, with regular field activities resulting in exposure to outdoor elements and driving to project sites

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.