Assistant Utilities Director

SEE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION FOR BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES 

Under limited supervision, performs 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. Work is performed under the general direction of the Utilities Director.

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists Director in developing and implementing department policies, procedures and programs;
• Assists Director to ensure each program or division is in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department and other regulatory agencies as needed.
• Manages the work of assigned personnel and divisions; delegates and reviews work assignments to ensure its timely, cost-effective, and meets standards.
• Provides engineering and project management support for assigned Utility projects, inclusive of design, construction, survey and inspection as well as the associated Capital Improvement Program.  
• Assist with review and approval of standard developer agreements; review and approval of plans and permit process.
• Assist, develop and manage, and/or implement various Department initiatives inclusive of work plan, asset management, GIS, grants, pilot studies, other planning and operational improvements, prepares and presents reports associated with the tasks.
• Assists with grievances and discipline, reviews employee performance evaluations, interviews and makes recommendations regarding hiring of personnel;
• Assist with the preparation, implementation and management of the operational and capital improvement budgets; monitors and approves expenditures, forecast funding needs, develop summary spreadsheets, briefings, presentations and additional items as needed.
• Assists in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the Department’s Strategic Plan.
    Respond to citizen complaints, issues, and media inquiries as assigned.
• Attends meetings and hearing and represents the department at public functions.
    Serves as acting director in the absence of the director.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs other related work as required. 
• During emergency conditions, Town of Davie essential employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. 
• Employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED:

• Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or closely related discipline. 
• Five (5) to seven (7) years professional or administrative experience in the operation and direction of a municipal utilities system; with three (3) to five (5) years supervisory experience.
• Five (5) years progressively responsible engineering experience in the design and construction water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment, reclaimed water treatment, waste water collection, or other public utility projects.

• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class "E" Driver's License with a good driving history.
• If selected, candidate will be required to submit a lifetime driving history.

• Possession of a current License as a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.
• A Master's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Public Administration or closely related field.

• Incentive: 
  • $100/pay period
  • $1000 – paid out in December 2024 (prorated based on hire date)
  • $1000 - paid out in June 2025 (prorated based on hire date)
• 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)
• Leave: 
  • Holidays – 13 days per year.
  • Executive Leave - 96 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.

Salary : $140,806 - $175,742