Assistant Utilities Director - Water and Wastewater Plant Operations at City of Palm Bay – Palm Bay, Florida

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, business, public administration, environmental science or closely related field, plus a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in water and/or wastewater treatment facilities; OR

• An associate degree in Engineering, Business, Public Administration plus a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience water treatment and/or wastewater treatment facilities.

At the discretion of the Utilities Director, responsible for all areas related to the planning, coordination, and assignments within the Plant Operations, Plant Maintenance and Compliance Divisions, as well as the general operation of the Department.

Ensures Department’s compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines concerning water quality and for sewage treatment and disposal; establishes and ensures compliance with policies and procedures to meet such regulations.

Ensures proper completion and submission of reports and forms as required by federal, state or local authorities.

Monitors activities and provides input for the preparation and review of the Department's Capital Improvement Program and assigned budgets to ensure consistency with City, department and division objectives.

Conducts simple and in-depth research, as necessary, to project long-range needs for treatment systems, overall utilities system operations and enhancement of related technology, and associated cost estimates.

Coordinates as necessary to ensure that construction planning, scheduling, and the processing of shop drawings and change orders are carried out in a timely and efficient manner.

Assists in the development and review departmental items for City Council agendas.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City officials, and employees, the general public, and representatives of other organizations and agencies toward the accomplishment of assigned projects and Departmental goals.

Assists in the formulation and negotiation of agreements on behalf of the department.

As assigned, oversees investigations and public responses pertaining to plant operations, regulatory compliance, and other Departmental matters.

Prepares and presents oral and written reports and presentations as requested.

Provides direction to subordinates in establishing their priorities and maintaining schedules.

Responsible for personnel matters within the Department, including time and attendance, hiring, training and development, performance appraisals, employee relations and related activities.

Advises and recommends the acceptance of new facilities and systems.

Is tactful and courteous with the public and maintains composure in difficult and/or stressful situations.

Coordinates the Department’s permitting and compliance activities.

Acts as Utilities Director in the absence of the Utilities Director.

Performs other work as required.