Deputy Utilities Director

City of De Land
120 South Florida Avenue
DeLand, FL 32720

Pay Grade: E105 Dept:
Utilities

Exempt:
Yes

Reports to:

Utility Director

Hours:

40 per week Date:
October, 2025

This position assists with the overall planning and directing of the City’s Utility Operations. Position exercises a high degree of independent judgment and discretion in the interpretation of engineering issues related to the City’s works programs pertaining to water, wastewater and reuse operations. This position also assumes responsibility for efficient and productive development of field operations dealing with the construction of various municipal inspections and utility projects.

Technical expertise is essential as error in technical judgment could result in extensive damage to the environment, facilities or both. General direction is received from the Utilities Director.

• Helps to produce, manage, and implement budget.
• Helps in handling major purchases, construction projects, and contractor interface using independent judgment.
• Assists in development of Capital Improvement projects.
• Responsible for assisting with directing water, wastewater and reuse field operations.
• Submits documents to both State and Federal agencies.
• Assists administration of the department.
• Inspects construction sites and enforces codes. (i.e. MUTCD, ANSI/ ISEA standards).
• Assists with supervising various activity reports, reviews proposed plats, development plans, and drawings.
• Represents the City in dealing with other governmental jurisdictions, private firms, and the general public.
• Helps to initiate studies or program reviews made by suggestions proposed in Commission meetings or by public inquiry.
• Helps design utility modifications, buildings, and other City facilities.
• Instructs crews and handles personnel matters and residential complaints.
• Delegates work, approves leave, and completes performance evaluations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering or related field is preferred. A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the operation of water, wastewater and reuse treatment, collection, transmission and distribution systems; that include at least four (4) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity. A Water and Wastewater Certification are required. A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements.

CPR certification is required and to be maintained.

The applicant must be able to read and interpret plans, specifications and legal documents relative to public works planning projects. Applicant must also be able to communicate both orally and in writing.

Applicant must be able to organize and supervise the work of others and to develop and maintain a professional relationship with coworkers and the general public. The applicant must also be able to read safety manuals, work orders, operation guides, instructions, letters, journals, maps, blue prints, and financial reports.

• Knowledge of the methods in the practice of civil engineering involving planning, designing, and directing of public engineering projects.
• Has considerable knowledge of principles of budget development and administration.
• Understanding of the laws and regulations related to departmental activities.
• Knowledge of municipal public works, planning, design, and administration.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with employees, regulatory agencies, contractors, and the general public.
• Is able to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, both technical and non-technical information.
• Is able to establish short- and long-term goals and priorities.
• Is proficient in the use of computers,…