Utility Services Department Director

Brevard County; Viera (FL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard County's Utility Services Department seeks a permanent, full-time senior administrator to direct, coordinate, and supervise all county water and wastewater operations, engineering, construction, and finance activities within the county's service areas.

Requires a Master's in Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Eng or related field plus six years of professional experience, three in management; Florida PE preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Six years of progressively responsible professional experience in utility engineering.
• Three years in management of water and wastewater systems.
• Florida PE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and supervise all county water and wastewater operations, engineering, construction, and finance.
• Supervise professional, technical, and clerical staff.
• Work schedule may include evenings and weekends as needed.

Skills

Engineering mgmt

Water/wastewater

Project leadership

Staff supervision

Education

Master's in Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Eng

Florida PE preferred

Job description

Department: Utility Services Department

Organizational Unit: County Water and Wastewater

Position Type: Permanent

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Open Until Filled.

THIS POSITION IS APPOINTIVE SERVICE

$126,464.52 to $139,110.97 annually. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Government Center/Viera. Work Schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may require evenings and weekends as needed. Performs skilled administrative work directing, coordinating, and supervising all County water and wastewater operations, engineering, construction, and finance activities within the County's designated service areas. Supervision is given to professional, technical, and clerical staff.

REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field PLUS six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in utility engineering programs or projects, including three (3) years in the management of water and wastewater systems. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. Certification as a State of Florida Professional Engineer (PE), in accordance with Florida Statute 471, is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess, or obtain within thirty (30) days of employment, a valid Florida Driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

• Employee must be able to:
  • LIFT:10 lbs. or less
  • CARRY:10 lbs. or less
  • PUSH:10 lbs. or less
  • PULL:10 lbs. or less
• In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
  • STAND:5 - 8 hours
  • WALK:5 - 8 hours
  • SIT:5 - 8 hours
  • DRIVE:5 - 8 hours
• The employee must repetitively perform:
  • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
• The employee must be able to:
  • Balance; Bend; Climb; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
• The employee must have:
  • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes
• Other necessary physical activities/traits
  • N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
  • At heights above/below ground level; In cold; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; Other working conditions; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
• Other working conditions:
  • N/A