Assistant Director of Utilities

• Assists the Director in the administration, direction and supervision of all Utility activities and operations, develops, outlines and communicates goals and objectives, initializes and monitors adherence to operational policies and procedures, assigns activities or asks, monitors and evaluates performance, coordinates activities of the various divisions within the department and verifies personnel are accomplishing established objectives
• Supervises the Engineering, Field Operations and Utility support Divisions
• Responsibilities, including but not limited to water resource management, regulatory compliance and permitting, vendor and consultant contract administration, procurement, laboratory operations, electrical and heavy equipment maintenance and support, financial and work order management, budgeting, asset inventory management, general work control, personnel acquisition, orientation, training, discipline and succession planning, computer support, safety, specialized equipment and operator, engineering and water system certifications and oversees general security measures
• Responsible for supervising and coordinating division budget preparations, assembling and reporting the department's budget and for making recommendations operational policies, expenditures, plans, and other administrative changes as necessary to optimize operations within the department
• Prepararation and administration of federal, state and county grant funds and issues required reports on behalf of the department
• Acts for the Director in his absence. In the absence of the Director and/or Deputy Director may be tasked to coordinate the daily operations of the department, arranges conferences, interprets operational and administrative policies, relays instructions and procedural revisions to subordinates
• Acts on behalf of the Director in dealings with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and the Broward County Public Health Unit (BCPHU) and Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department (BCEP&GMD), as well as other local governmental regulatory agencies
• As assigned by the Director, represents the Department Director in contacts with elected and appointed officials, representatives of other governmental agencies, vendors, and contractors, the general public and responds to citizen complaints
• Coordinates with any and all Departments or Divisions as required in the execution and administration of multi-year material, equipment and service oriented contracts, and coordinates activities of the Department with other outside agencies
• Ensures that the water and wastewater systems and laboratories are operating in compliance with the FDEP, EPA and NELAC codes, methods and approved standards
• Reviews proposed changes to operations and procedures and makes recommendations to the Director; reviews, updates and monitors operational efficiency documentation and procedures
• Reviews and administers personnel actions including, but not limited to: reviews of employee performance evaluations;  recommending, in the interest of the City, that eligible applicants be hired and that subordinate employees be transferred, suspended, promoted, terminated, reassigned, or disciplined; participates in grievance procedures; reviews performance appraisals, prepares personnel forms and reports; acts in a confidential capacity
• As assigned by the Director, reviews plans and specifications for specific City construction contracts and provides input on recommending approval or disapproval
• Conducts research and special studies for departmental needs, prepares reports, and presents findings and recommendations. Prepares reports and correspondence
• Works with the Director, Deputy Director and senior managers to develop, implement and monitor strategic plans and effectiveness; determine direction to be taken for operational and organizational charges and priorities
• Evaluates adequacy of system process controls, provides direction to subordinate staff regarding SCADA and other systems, and recommends related system improvements
• Performs a variety of tasks in furtherance and support of the Utilities Department's considerable professional engineering efforts related to developing solutions to operational concerns, evaluating operating conditions, reviewing consultant proposals and work product, reviewing design plans, and ensuring the timely and proper completion of engineering work and construction/repair projects
• Performs related work as required

• Graduation from an ABET certified and accredited university with a Bachelor's Degree in civil, mechanical or the environmental engineering field, Master's degree is preferred
• PROOF OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.) 

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional level experience involving the management of a large-scale public utilities division(s) including responsibility for water and wastewater transmission, collection and treatment systems
• Must be a current City of Sunrise Employee

• Incumbent must be registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain a valid Florida driver’s license prior to hire.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee is frequently required to move and remain stationary during long periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

• The ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

• Work is performed in various environments including standard office setting and at various public locations within the City including locations Shifts and work hours may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Employee must have the ability to work outdoors including intense or inclement weather conditions.

• Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of organization, management, personnel and financial administration in the operation of a major municipal operating department
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques and equipment used in large modern water and wastewater utility operations
• Thorough knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and regulations applicable to public water supply, sanitary sewer systems, environmental health, and operation and maintenance of municipal public works
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of the fiscal management of public utilities
• Ability to apply the principles and practices of organization, management, personnel, and financial administration in a large engineering and utilities operation
• Ability to plan, organize, direct and appraise the work of a large staff of professional technical, skilled, and unskilled personnel
• Ability to conduct administrative and operational research and develop sound recommendations to solve problems or improve departmental operations
• Ability to prepare and present concise, meaningful and timely oral and written reports in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to conduct independent research and studies, to analyze data collected and to formulate recommendations for improvements in the engineering and utilities programs
• Ability to explain technical engineering and utilities issues in simple, non-technical language
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate utility functions
• Ability to motivate, manage, and supervise employees with varying levels of education and work experience
• Skills in negotiating with relevant parties
• Ability to effectively manage multiple, high-priority assignments and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other City departments, fellow employees, supervisors, outside agencies, and the general public
• Ability to withstand pressure of competing priorities and varied responsibilities and works efficiently and effectively to develop win-win solutions

Salary : $121,303 - $171,398