OCALA – Director, Water Resources Ocala

This is a responsible, professional administrative position charged with directing the activities of the City’s Water & Sewer Utility. This position reports to an Assistant City Manager and serves as a member of the Senior Management Team.

Problem-Solving:
Interacts closely with all levels of employees within the Department and service function (i.e. Utility Services Function) to resolve problems in the workplace and maintain a high level of morale and motivation. Makes recommendations and works with other departments to maintain consistency in City programs, policies and procedures.

Budget:
Prepares, reviews, and administers Department’s yearly and long-range operational budget plans to ensure optimum efficiency and the effective use of revenues. Periodically reviews Water & Sewer Bonds and rate structure vs. budgetary needs to make appropriate recommendations to the Assistant City Manager / Utilities.

Legal Issues:
Interfaces with pertinent Federal, State, Regional, County and Local regulatory agencies to ensure full City compliance with all appropriate regulations and permit requirements regarding the treatment and delivery of drinking water, fire protection requirements and the treatment and final disposal of wastewater.

Goals, Objectives and Strategies:
Develops Department’s short and long-term goals, objectives and strategies to meet future demand on the Water & Sewer system due to growth, changes in environmental laws, the training and development needs of staff and the maintenance of the Water & Sewer systems infrastructure. Coordinates and participates in the design and construction of Water & Sewer utility works, interfacing with other departments and consultant engineers, as necessary.

City Policies, Rules and Procedures:
Ensures all City policies, rules, programs and procedures are properly followed and administered within the Department. Assist other departments as necessary, in the periodic review and update of City policy, rules, and procedures.

Management Duties:
Develops Department’s goals/objectives. Creates management strategy, identifies employee training needs and implements City policy and procedures. Interprets and prepares statistical, technical and facility reports in order to identify short and long-term plans for operation and maintenance of the system, maintaining optimum employee morale and motivation and provide work atmosphere to encourage ongoing innovation and high productivity in the workplace.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Environmental or Business Administration.

Minimum of ten (10) years experience in the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems or treatment facilities.

Minimum of six (6) years experience in the supervision and administration of water and wastewater treatment systems.

An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience may be considered.

Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record

Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Responsibility for Funds, Property and Equipment

$78,714,924

This position will directly supervise 3 employees.

This position may indirectly supervise 6 employees.

If applicable, supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.