What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Compliance & Efficiency Manager position at Town of Davie?
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An advanced professional and supervisory position managing, developing, implementing, monitoring, participating and enforcing compliance programs, projects and compliance related functions for the Utilities Department (potable water, wastewater, reclaimed water, backflow program, pretreatment program, contract laboratory oversight, safety, water conservation, efficiency initiatives and other program areas as delegated). Compliance evaluation and assessment activities support department permits and programs involving utility plants, distribution and collection systems, reclaimed water, water resources, cross connection and backflow, pretreatment, grants, conservation and efficiency programs. Assists staff in identifying and resolving non-compliance issues, recommending project and process improvement. Work consists of combination of office and field work. Must demonstrate commitment to ethical behavior and compliance with rules, policies and standards to achieve permit and program compliance. Strong time management and organizational skills required. The position exercises extensive initiative and independent judgement in solving problems as they develop to maintain continuous, effective, efficient and safe operations of utility programs. Work is performed under the supervision of Utilities Director or designee.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's degree with major coursework in Environmental Engineering, Science, Business Administration, or related field.
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive experience working with utility operations, compliance programs and permits, related water, wastewater, reclaim water, pretreatment, and laboratory experience strongly desired.
PREFERRED:
- Master’s degree with major coursework in Environmental Engineering, Science, Business Administration, or related field.
- Efficiency Certifications e.g. EUM, Lean Six Sigma, TQM, etc.
- FDEP Coursework in Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Industrial Waste Treatment (or the ability to complete at least two (2) program areas within 18 months of employment).
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
- Possession of a valid Class "E" Florida driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
- If selected to move forward in this position, you will be required to obtain and submit your lifetime driving history record.
- To request a copy of your Florida driving history, visit flhsmv.gov
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Develops, implements, tracks and evaluates compliance and process improvement strategies, goals and objectives for department programs.
- Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.
- Manages permits activities for departmental compliance programs (potable water, wastewater, reclaimed water, distribution and collections systems, pretreatment, contract laboratory oversight, etc.).
- Prepares and reviews departmental regulatory reports, plans and other documents to satisfy permit(s) and regulatory agency(s) requirements.
- Conducts audits and periodic assessments of program/permit compliance and produces reports for management.
- Monitors and analyzes proposed revisions to Local, State, and Federal water resources regulation and legislation and determines impact to the department.
- Assist with planning, developing, amending and updating departmental programs, ordinances and so forth to meet regulatory requirements.
- Oversees and facilitates department initiatives, projects and programs including safety, water conservation, cross connection and backflow, FROG (fats, rags, oil and grease), regulatory inspections and audits, sewer spills, boil water public notification, collection system action plans, biosolids, private lift stations, free chlorination, awards, grants, and public outreach.
- Facilitates and leads Effective Utility Management (EUM) groups and other efficiency efforts in developing and implementing improvement and sustainability strategies to meet department goals and mission.
- Coordinates with other Town departments in order to ensure program/permit compliance involving other Departments.
- Participates in departmental budgetary process, bid preparation and review, contract preparation and renewal.
- Performs related work as required, with occasional evenings and weekends in conjunction with outreach events.
- Incentive: $100/pay period
- Additional incentives:
- $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.
- Leave:
- Holidays – 13 days 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.
- Uniforms: Provided by the Department.
- This position will remain open until filled
- All fields must be completed. Putting see resume on the application will not suffice. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Must not have used any tobacco products within six (6) months of the date of this application.
- For assistance with your online applicant account, use the online Help Guide or contact the Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: support@governmentjobs.com. Applicant Support is available between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. For other inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Department at (954) 797-1100. The policy of the Town of Davie is to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees and applicants for employment. The Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months.
Salary : $82,326 - $100,069
