Hybrid Utilities Director presso Town of Davie, FL

About the Department

Hours of Work: The Town operates on a four (4) day work week schedule (10 hours per day). This position's schedule will be Monday-Thursday either 7:00am - 5:30pm OR 7:30am - 6:00pm. 

This is a highly responsible role overseeing the administrative, supervisory and technical work in planning, directing, coordinating, evaluating and maintaining the operations of the Utilities Department water and wastewater infrastructure inclusive of water resources, water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment, wastewater collection, reclaimed water treatment, reclaimed water distribution and industrial pretreatment and other support areas. Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable local, State and Federal regulations pertaining to the operations. Position requires leadership, technical expertise, strategic planning and a commitment to public service excellence. Work is performed under the administrative direction of the Deputy Town Administrator. 

Position Duties

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in civil, chemical, mechanical or other appropriate engineering field; chemistry; business or public administration; or other related field.**
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida Department of Environmental Protection Class “A” Water or Wastewater Treatment Certification.
• Possess ten (10) years progressive professional or administrative experience in the operations and direction of a municipal utilities system, including construction and maintenance of water, wastewater and reclaimed water systems.
• Possess at least three (3) years experience in a supervisory capacity. 
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. 
• Ability to pass a thorough background check.

**Additional qualifying experience beyond the ten (10) years may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Preferred Certifications/Education

•  Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.
• Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Public Administration or closely related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of modern principles and practices utilized in the operation, maintenance, expansion and construction of water, wastewater and reclaimed water treatment facilities and associated distribution and collections systems.
• Ability to evaluate plans and designs of physical facilities relating to water, wastewater and reclaimed water treatment systems.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing water supply, sanitary sewer systems, environmental health, and operation and maintenance of a municipal public waterworks.
• Knowledge of factors involved in providing new or modified water/wastewater service to prospective residential and commercial customers.
• Knowledge of implementation and operations of advanced metering infrastructure systems, 
• Knowledge of Utilities rate structure process and implementation.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams across multiple operational units.
• Strong project management and strategic planning capabilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct, integrity and equitable treatment of all staff and stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance and fulfill duties with professionalism and accountability.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Skill in using Office and department software.
• Ability to exercise judgment in interpreting department and Town policies, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to establish department goals, objectives, and work plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

Current Benefits:

• Health Insurance
  • 100% paid by the Town for single coverage, 50% paid by the Town for dependents.  
• Schedule: 4 day work week - 10 hour days (Monday-Thursday)
• Phone Stipend: $50/month
• Car Allowance: $400/month
• Leave: 
  • Holidays – 13 days per year.
  • Executive Leave - 112 hours per year
  • Sick Leave – 3.69 hours accrued per pay period
  • Vacation Leave – Accrue 2 weeks per year, accrual rate increases every 5 years (capped at 4 weeks after 10 years of service).
  • Birthday Leave – 1 day per year after successfully passing probation
  • Quality Service – 1 day per year after successfully passing probation and other conditions.
  • Wellness Days – 2 days per year after successfully passing probation. 
• Pension/Retirement: 
  • Town Sponsored Pension – mandatory 3% contributions per pay period.
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan- Employee is entitled to make voluntary contributions through the payroll to the Town sponsored 457 deferred compensation plan only.