Deputy Utilities Director

• Position open until filled*
  
  

The City of Haines City is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for all positions equally without regard to their race, sex, age, color, religion, creed, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The City of Haines City is a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants who complete the initial screening process will be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical. Police Department applicants will also be required to take a Polygraph Examination. All information provided by an applicant will be verified for truthfulness and accuracy if a conditional offer of employment is made. Applications and other submitted documents are considered public records.

Position Function

Under the direction of the Public Services Administrator, manages the general operations of the Utilities Department consisting of the Administration, Water, Wastewater, and Utility Maintenance operations of the City. Manages Department activities through the development and oversight of program design and implementation, contract management, policies and directives, budgets, and goals and objectives to ensure the integrity of the water treatment and distribution, water resources, water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and water reclamation processes of the City.

Essential Duties

• Directs and oversees the Water and Wastewater Divisions through planning, design, construction, and maintenance of water treatment, distribution, and collection systems. Responsible to ensure regulatory compliance in the treatment and distribution of potable water to the general public, and in the collection and treatment of wastewater in efficient and safe processes.
• Directs and oversees the Utilities Maintenance Division to ensure reliable operation of the collection and distribution system.
• Directs and oversees the preparation and administration of the Utilities' annual budget. Responsible for forecasting expenditures necessary and required to complete Departmental projects; the procurement of goods and services; and Personnel costs related to selection, training, and development. Manages and oversees the selection and retention of Department Personnel, including training and development initiatives.
• Provides staff assistance to the Public Services Administrator by preparing and presenting department and project-related reports during Staff, City Commission, City Appealed Board, and other City-related meetings.
• Performs Additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Required knowledge and experience are normally obtained through the completion of advanced education from an accredited educational institution of higher learning resulting in a Bachelor's Degree in Transportation, Natural Resources, Engineering, Public Administration, Chemistry, or a related field required. Five (5) years of supervisory experience is required.
• Government work-related experience and a State certification or license in a related field are preferred.
• Substantial work-related experience may be substituted for education.
• Work requires the ability to read letters, memos, contracts, professional and industry literature, spreadsheets, and other job-related analyses.
• Work requires the ability to write letters, memos, and contracts.
• Work requires the ability to understand and develop computer models for cost analysis and compose financial and budgetary reports.
• Work requires substantial independent judgment and decision-making. Must be able to monitor and assess operations, workload, projects, and staff performance.
• Work is widely varied, involving analyzing and evaluating many complex and significant variables.
• Organization-wide policies, procedures, or precedents may be developed and/or recommended.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Should be competent in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint software, and familiarity with Auto CAD.
• Must be able to research, compile and analyze data, and then present findings to the City Commission and City Manager in an acceptable format.
• Ability to learn and remain up-to-date on Federal, State, and City applicable regulations, best practices, and policies affecting department activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, other federal, state, and local governmental representatives, contractors, consultants, vendors, media and the general public is essential.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Must possess a Valid Florida Class E driver's license.
• Must pass applicable pre-employment testing and background and credit checks.
  
  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

This position may be required one to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.