Utilities and Plant Operations Director

Public Works & Utilities

Full-time, Exempt

Salary: $120,000 +/- DOQ

Performs highly professional and technical administrative work involving employees and activities of the Public Utilities Department, including but not limited to: Organizes and directs  sanitation, water and sewer utilities, and Project Engineering.  Considerable independent judgment and discretion is required in directing the daily operation of the department.  Work is preformed under the administrative direction of the City Manager.

Essential Duties:

1. Directs the development, administration and review of departmental budget and exercises control over expenditures.  Prepares the budget and evaluates the need for and recommends and evaluates staff, material and equipment.
2. Plans, schedules, directs and reviews the work of subordinates through reports or personal observation of work in progress or completed projects.
3. Works in close cooperation to coordinate various City projects with other department directors.
4. Responds to citizen inquiries and complaints regarding City services performed by any Public Services employee.
5. Prepares and submits periodic reports; may assist the City Manager on special capital projects; coordinates the timely delivery of materials and services with contractor and vendors.
6. Represents the City on various advisory boards and committees.
7. These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties preformed.  Employee will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of budgetary development, administration and control.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques and equipment used in modern Public Service project administration.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory codes related to public improvement project and developments.
• Ability to draft, read and interpret maps, aerial photographs, survey notes and other cartographic records.
• Knowledge of principals, practices and techniques regarding water distribution systems and sanitary sewer systems.
• Ability to organize, direct and coordinate a wide variety of Public Services.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to make effective public presentations.
• Ability to effectively manage and motivate a wide range of employees with varying skill and backgrounds.
• Skill in dealing tactfully with employees. City officials, citizens, general public and other agencies and the media.
• Clerical skills and office procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, civil engineering or related field; supplemented by ten (10) years of increasingly responsible work experience in Public Services or a closely related field inclusive of five (5) years of responsible supervisory or managerial work experience in a division of Public Services or closely related field.
• Must possess a valid State of Florid driver’s license.
• The following licenses, certifications or registrations are required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire: A Certification Wastewater, B Certification Water, C Certification Collection, Underground Utilities License.
• Complete the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) training within 6 months of completion of probationary period.

Essential Physical Skills:

• Ability to talk by means of spoken words.
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without corrections).
• Acceptable hearing (with or with hearing aid).
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Sitting most of the time
• Must be able to operate computer systems and components, reproduction equipment, multi-line telephone, two-way radio, and an automobile.

Environmental Conditions:

• Works inside in an office environment.
• Works occasionally out of doors.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

Note: Job Descriptions are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities associated with specified positions. Therefore, specifications may not include all duties

performed by individuals within a classification. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

The City of Mount Dora is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Mount Dora will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Mount Dora is a drug-free, smoke-free, EOE.