Water Resources Director

Cities, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a Director of Municipal Water and Wastewater to lead operations, planning and oversight of potable water, wastewater and reclaimed water programs. You will direct a staff of 450+ and manage a $145 million operating budget alongside a $100 million capital program.

Responsibilities include policy development, regulatory compliance, and coordinating with other city departments and external partners to meet service needs safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the activities of a 450+ staff in potable water and wastewater operations.
• Develop and oversee long-range plans, policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and report on operating, environmental and financial performance.

Job description

This is very responsible professional and administrative work in directing the operations of the municipal water and wastewater utilities. Work involves overall responsibility for planning, directing and coordinating the activities of a staff of over 450 employees in the economical and efficient treatment and distribution of potable water, and in the collection, treatment and disposal of wastewater, including reclaimed water programs and provisions; and ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations; Responsibilities include providing direction and leadership for the planning, development, administration and oversight of an annual $145 million operating budget and a $100 million capital improvement budget; development and implementation of long-range plans to meet the City's future water, wastewater and reclaimed water service needs; coordinating capital improvement projects with other City departments, external vendors and contractors; the development and execution of policies, procedures, work performance and safety standards; the coordination of rate studies and recommendations for modifications of rate structures; and directing the preparation and submission of periodic and special operating, environmental and financial reports required by federal, state and related agencies. Work also requires the use of independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative and exercising a high degree of professional discretion when handling information or records; and ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations. This position may occasionally be involved in making presentations to City Administration, City Council, public groups, the public and other government agencies.

Salary: $125,242 - $195,088

Close Date: 09-25-2026 (11:59 PM)