Water Supply Manager (0382) (Hybrid)

Work for Our Water Resources.

Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).

The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

Join our Water Resources Bureau

Support the District’s Water Supply Section using your water supply/water resources knowledge and leadership expertise. The Water Supply Manager will lead and manage the District’s Water Supply Section and associated programs. This includes alternative water supply, aquifer recharge, reclaimed water, septic to sewer and water conservation programs; planning efforts including the District’s Regional Water Supply Plan and the Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI); coordination with utilities and regional water supply entities throughout the District; and other related water supply projects through our Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) and District Initiative program. The leadership role is responsible for a staff of 16, including the Water Supply Projects Supervisor.

The Water Supply Section Manager reports to the Water Resources Bureau Chief and works closely with the other section manager in the bureau who supports the FARMS Program. Frequent coordination is necessary with other sections throughout the District, most notably with Project Management, Procurement, and Community Affairs. On priority, the Water Supply Section Manager may work directly with Executive staff including the Resource Management Division Director, or the Executive Director, on high-profile projects. You’ll have the chance to work with a wide range of teams in this promising position, each of which plays a vital role in our efforts to preserve our most valuable natural resources.

The District supports employees who prefer flexible schedule or a remote work schedule so that they can enjoy their time outside of the District through work-life balance. This role is considered hybrid, which means the employee will be required to come on-site for periodic meetings and work a portion of their time remotely (must live in Florida). Come build a career that is challenging, fulfilling, and helps support the District’s mission to protect Florida’s water resources.

District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes:

Starting Compensation:
Scientific Manager 1 $75,000 - $87,500.00
Scientific Manager 2 $85,000 - $105,000.00
Scientific Manager 3 $90,000 - $112,500.00

The starting salary range is included for the Scientific Manager profile which reflects the minimum to approximately 50% of the respective pay grade. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.

Essential Functions

• Reviews and approves work products for the section including water supply planning and related reporting documents, agreements, task work assignments, payment requests, letters, reports, and requests prepared by assigned staff.
• Responds to questions from senior District staff, stakeholders, and the public regarding water supply issues.
• Serves as a primary District representative to regional water supply entities, CFWI teams, public utilities, and other water providers by developing and maintaining close working relationships with representatives of those entities and serving on assigned teams.
• Prepares and gives presentations to the District Governing Board, other governmental bodies, citizen groups, and District staff.
• Coordinates with the Water Resource Bureau Chief and keeps the Bureau Chief informed of important issues; requests guidance and direction for difficult or out-of-policy issues.
• Provides leadership to assigned staff and supervises their daily work in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Plans and develops workload and schedule for the section, assigns specific duties, provides guidance and direction to staff, and assists staff with resolution of complex problems.
• Makes decisions regarding staffing requirements, work procedures, and process improvements.
• Promotes a positive work environment by recognizing good and poor staff performance and acceptable and unacceptable staff behavior, encouraging and rewarding, or correcting staff as appropriate, and resolving staff issues.
• Conducts section meetings.
• Hires, trains, develops, coaches, and evaluates staff.
• Leads the interview and employee selection process for hiring within the section.
• Ensures compliance with personnel and other guidelines setting goals and performance standards for the section and staff.
• Actively supports succession planning, training, and professional development of staff.
• Prepares, justifies, and manages the section's budget and financial activities.
• Participates in District emergency management activities and performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Employee works in a standard office environment. Some work may be performed in the field. During outdoor field work, may be exposed to extremes in elements, temperature, and humidity and to a variety of pests, including mosquitoes and ticks. Must be able to able to bend, lift, carry, and reach above shoulder level. Frequent travel, several times per week, to any of the numerous public or private utilities, regional water supply entities, and planning agencies throughout the District's 16-county coverage area is required. May be required to travel outside of the District's coverage area. Required to drive automotive vehicle for 2 hours or more at a time. Performs continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both hands. Occasionally lifts and carries objects up to 10 to 30 pounds. Occasionally requires bending and reaching above shoulder level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours, or required to be on call, including on nights, weekends or holidays, to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.

Required Credentials for Water Supply Manager

• All positions require a Valid Drivers License

Application Process

The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, a District employment application. Any application that is not complete will not receive consideration for the position. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the information requested on the application for purposes of qualification.

Additional Details

This position is typically scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, out of the Brooksville, FL office. Remote work opportunities may be available up to 3 days per week. This position is eligible for compensatory time for hours worked over 40 hours, in a week.

Travel Required

Yes. Frequent travel, using District vehicle, within District's coverage area.

Accepting applications until April 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM

About Us

Managing the water resources for west-central Florida, our district includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 5 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions.

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The District prides itself on providing a positive work flexible environment that engages and supports our employees. This could be the opportunity of a lifetime. Click on the link to apply and put yourself to work for our water resources.

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/Drug-Free Workplace/Tobacco Free Campuses.

All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, or medical condition. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge and abilities, and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s).

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to (352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only), ext. 4747; or email ADACoordinator@WaterMatters.org. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). In the event of a complaint, please follow the grievance procedure located at WaterMatters.org/ADA.

The District participates in E-Verify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The District will not sponsor applicants for work visas.