Wastewater Senior Manager

Sarasota County; United States; On-site; USD 120,016 - 125,008; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement benefits

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Sarasota County is seeking a professional to lead wastewater utilities, implementing the department’s vision to enhance productivity and morale. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree and extensive experience in utilities management.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, financial management experience, and effective communication abilities. Comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a relocation allowance are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in wastewater utilities or related field (8+ years with Bachelor's, 6+ with Master's).
• Four or more years of supervisory/management experience.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Assist with department vision implementation.
• Lead division for maximum employee productivity.
• Prepare comprehensive public and administrative reports.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Financial management

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business

Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

County software (Maximo, Workday)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director with implementing the department vision and lead the department for maximum employee productivity and morale through hiring, discipline, evaluation, and resolving assigned division issues.
• Prepare reports, supervise agenda items, and prepare comprehensive public and administrative reports within assigned divisions.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing to the County Commission, County Administration, other County departments, the news media, and the general public.
• Assist with planning and administering annual budgets for assigned divisions; monitor expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Research feasibility and costs of alternative methods of providing services to the public and recommend improvements.
• Perform evaluation, planning, and research activities for Department programs that meet community needs.
• Represent the Director and County at public/community meetings; advocate the County’s mission and values.
• Assist with presentations to the Sarasota County Commission.
• Serve as a source of information to County Administration and the public.
• Manage proactive assessments of fraud awareness, prevention, detection, and risk mitigation; oversee financial, compliance, operational, and performance audits.
• Serve as Department Operations Center Branch Director during emergency events.
• Keep the Director informed of operational decisions; provide guidance, supervision, coaching, and leadership to division managers.
• Continuously evaluate and rethink processes, procedures, budgets, staffing, performance measures, efficiency, quality, and cost of services, implementing industry best practices.
• Develop a high‑performing team; supervise division managers and direct‑report staff; assign and prioritize duties; conduct performance evaluation and implement reward, recognition, and discipline for all direct reports.
• Ensure division operations conform to local, state, federal regulations, worker safety, and other applicable rules; facilitate solutions to complex problems.
• Coordinate and manage activities within assigned areas and with other departments.
• Promote effective working relationships, fostering collaboration, excellence, efficiency, innovation, openness, and teamwork.
• Assist in ensuring public services align with Public Utilities and County strategic objectives; develop strategic partnerships with community representatives, external agencies, and other organizations.
• Proactively perform customer service functions; respond to concerns and suggestions courteously.
• Develop public awareness and participation in Public Utilities programs and activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or a closely related field AND eight (8) or more years of experience in wastewater utilities or related job experience.
• OR Master’s Degree in one of the above fields AND six (6) or more years of experience.
• Four (4) or more years of supervisory/management experience.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License at time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced professional certification from APWA, AWWA, ICMA, or similar organizations.
• Familiarity with overall operations and management of each division.
• Exceptional interpersonal, public speaking, written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and County software such as Maximo, One Solution, On Base, eGenda, Smarthsheet, Workday, or other County utilized software.
• Advanced knowledge of public utilities management principles, strategy, business plans, operating budgets, capital improvement plans, and budget monitoring/control.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting Pay Range: $120,016.00 – $125,008.00 per annum, based on experience.

Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Florida Retirement System. Additional benefits include paid holidays, personal days, and vacation days.

Relocation allowance up to $3,000 for moves 50+ miles.

Employee Type: At Will (Budgeted).

Subject to pre‑employment substance screening.

EEO Statement

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.