CITY OF
UTILITIES DIRECTOR
DEFINITION
This is an exempt position which is responsible work of a
technical and administrative nature in directing all activities for water and
wastewater services of the City.
The employee in this classification is responsible for all
day-to-day operations of the City's Utilities Department so as to be in
complete compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws affecting
water and wastewater services. This
employee is responsible for the protection of the public health and the
provision of water service to the community and the collection and treatment of
City wastewater.
This employee is also responsible for ensuring that the department
strives to maintain the highest standards of service and assistance to the
public through programs that encourages all employees to keep positive public
relations as a primary goal.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Develops internal policies of operation in conjunction with the
City's Administration.
Makes recommendations and decisions regarding departmental
operational policies, expenditures, plans and other administrative matters that
affect the department.
Establishes standards, plans, schedules and develops operating
procedure for staff to maintain, repair and operate water and wastewater
treatment service.
Appraises adequacy of facilities in conjunction with consulting
engineer, to evaluate soundness and efficiency of operations.
Investigates or causes to have investigated all complaints of
service.
Evaluates performance of supervisory personnel and monitors
in-house training programs.
Coordinates activities with City officials, consulting engineers,
County and State Health Officials.
Prepares and monitors departmental budget in cooperation with
appropriate officials.
Reviews plans of projected developments within City to insure
proper level of water and wastewater service for existing customers and future
customers.
Performs related duties as required and as directed.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Extensive knowledge of modern principles of utility management.
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations
applicable to water and wastewater operations.
Knowledge of treatment and distribution of a public water supply
and collection and treatment method of wastewater.
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Knowledge of construction methods for water and wastewater lines
and facilities.
Knowledge of purchasing procedures.
Ability to prepare reports of a technical nature so as to be
understood by the non-professional.
Ability to oversee activities of a technical, semi-technical, and
clerical staff.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working
relationship with City officials, other City departments, local and state
regulatory officials and the public.
Ability to use extensive independent judgment to insure the
efficient operation of a necessary, health and welfare related service.
Ability to develop long range plans and programs (5 to 7 years) to
make sound decisions on operation and administrative policies of the City's
Utilities Department.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with
a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Public Administration or Business
Administration or equivalent experience in utility management. Five years of direct responsible experience
with a water/wastewater utility operation, two years of which were supervisory
or managerial in nature.
Possession of a Class "A" Certification, as approved by
the State of Florida Department of Environmental Regulation in water
purification and Class "A" Certification in wastewater treatment.
Demonstrated interest in the field of municipal utility service by
post graduate education, attendance of seminars and/or semi-technical schools
in water/wastewater operations or association in professional organizations
dedicated to professional standards of municipal water and wastewater service.
Have demonstrated the ability to maintain high standards of
service to the public through programs that emphasize positive public
relations.
Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training
may be considered.
This is a designated “Response” classification
in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying
this position to work for declared emergencies.
Attendance at National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the
appropriate level is mandatory.
NOTE: This job
classification is designated as a “safety sensitive” or “special risk”
position, therefore an employee in this position is subject to random drug
and/or alcohol testing as stated in the City of
REV. 10/07
Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug Free Workplace