Operations Manager - Utilities - Distribution and Collection
Apply NowCompany: Town of Davie, FL
Location: Mc David, FL 32568
Description:
Salary : $91,124.80 - $105,476.80 Annually
Location : Davie, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-139
Department: Water and Sewer Services
Opening Date: 09/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
The incumbent is responsible for the planning, budgeting, staffing, organizing and directing of activities for a municipal water distribution system, wastewater collection system, reclaimed water system and metering systems. The incumbent manages subordinate personnel engaged in planning, installing, repairing and maintaining the drinking water, wastewater systems and appurtenances. Supervision is exercised over skilled and semiskilled subordinates by personal observation and review of completed projects. The employee exercises extensive initiative and independent judgment in solving problems as they develop in order to maintain the continuous, effective, efficient and safe operation of the facilities. Duties include enforcing safety precautions for employees and the public, implementing preventive maintenance programs and estimating costs for water distribution, wastewater collection, lift stations and metering projects. Administrative activities include policy formulation, budgeting and personnel management. Work is performed with wide latitude in the use of independent judgment and selection of work methods and procedures, subject to executive direction and review by the Utilities Director or designee. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of the operational success and efficiency of the systems and achievement of objectives.
Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED:
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS
Special Requirements
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Supplemental Information
The Town of Davie offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance.
For a more detailed overview of our benefits package,
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Do you currently possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business or Public Administration, Engineering or Sciences?
02
Do you possess ten (10) years to twelve (12) years experience of progressively responsible experience in construction and maintenance of water distribution and/or wastewater collection systems?
03
If you marked "Yes" to the above question, please describe your experience?
04
Do you possess five (5) years experience working in a supervisory or administrative capacity in construction and maintenance of water distribution and/or wastewater collection systems?
05
if you marked yes to the above question, please describe your supervisory or administrative experience?
06
Do you possess a FDEP Level 1 water distribution operator license?
07
Do you possess the FWPCOA Certification as a Class "A" Sewer Collection Operator?
08
If you do not possess the FDEP Level 1 water distribution operator license and FWPCOA Certification as a Class "A" Sewer Collection Operator, do you have the ability to obtain them within eighteen (18) months of employment?
09
Do you have the ability to obtain the FWPCOA Reclaimed Water Distribution Certificate (B or A) within two (2) years of employment?
10
Have you had a suspended and/or revoked driver's license within the past sixty (60) months (not insurance related)?
11
Have you previously submitted an application for employment with the Town of Davie?
12
Have you used any tobacco products within the past six (6) months including nicotine and E-Cigarettes?
13
If you selected "Yes" to the question above please list the last date you used tobacco products.
Required Question
Location : Davie, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-139
Department: Water and Sewer Services
Opening Date: 09/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
The incumbent is responsible for the planning, budgeting, staffing, organizing and directing of activities for a municipal water distribution system, wastewater collection system, reclaimed water system and metering systems. The incumbent manages subordinate personnel engaged in planning, installing, repairing and maintaining the drinking water, wastewater systems and appurtenances. Supervision is exercised over skilled and semiskilled subordinates by personal observation and review of completed projects. The employee exercises extensive initiative and independent judgment in solving problems as they develop in order to maintain the continuous, effective, efficient and safe operation of the facilities. Duties include enforcing safety precautions for employees and the public, implementing preventive maintenance programs and estimating costs for water distribution, wastewater collection, lift stations and metering projects. Administrative activities include policy formulation, budgeting and personnel management. Work is performed with wide latitude in the use of independent judgment and selection of work methods and procedures, subject to executive direction and review by the Utilities Director or designee. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of the operational success and efficiency of the systems and achievement of objectives.
Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED:
- Graduation from High School or GED equivalency;
- Ten (10) to twelve (12) years' progressively responsible experience in construction and maintenance of water distribution and/or wastewater collection systems;
- Five (5) years working in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS
- Candidates must possess a FDEP Level 1 water distribution operator license and FWPCOA Certification as a Class "A" Sewer Collection Operator or the ability to obtain them within eighteen (18) months of employment.
- Ability to obtain the FWPCOA Reclaimed Water Distribution Certificate (B or A) within two (2) years of employment.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Engineering or the Sciences.
Special Requirements
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Prepares and monitors the budget for this division, including recommending savings and approving expenditures.
- Oversees the division payroll process; directs training and safety initiatives for personnel; makes decisions regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave of absence and overtime; reviews employees' performance; makes recommendations on employee/labor relations issues.
- Coordinates the daily operations of the Division; establishes operational and administrative policies, relays needed instruction and procedural revisions to the senior management and keeps staff informed on matters that pertain to their operations.
- Plans and supervises the installation and maintenance of water and waste water lines and associated appurtenances; oversees testing of equipment; enforces safety precautions for employees and the public; estimates costs for system projects.
- Directs preventive maintenance programs; reviews daily work orders; oversees movable and fixed assets inventory; verifies monthly expense reports; prepares annual Divisional program budgets.
- Over sees the cross-connection control and backflow, system flushing and valve exercising and metering programs.
- Confers with and advises staff on difficult technical problems in their assigned areas.
- Develops and implements, as needed, plans for emergencies in the Division; communicates emergency plans with the public.
- Responds to citizen calls for service and assigns priority to repairs; ensures notification of residents and businesses of temporary water or sewer service interruptions.
- Investigates or refers complaints to appropriate division and follows through to insure compliance with instructions and directives.
- Authorizes and recommends purchases of supplies and equipment; conducts staff meetings with subordinates and coordinates division training programs.
- Consults with engineers regarding new construction; recommends additions and replacement of water and waste water collection systems; maintains service and maintenance records of underground utility repair and construction.
- Effectively and positively represents the Town in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
- Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
Supplemental Information
- This position will remain open until filled
- If selected to move forward in this position, you will be required to obtain and submit your lifetime driving history record.
- All fields must be completed. Putting see resume on the application will not suffice. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Must not have used any tobacco products within six (6) months of the date of this application.
- For assistance with your online applicant account, use the online Help Guide or contact the Applicants Support Line at [redacted] or Email: Applicant Support is available between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. For other inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Department at ([redacted]. The policy of the Town of Davie is to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees and applicants for employment. The Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months.
The Town of Davie offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance.
For a more detailed overview of our benefits package,
01
Do you currently possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business or Public Administration, Engineering or Sciences?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess ten (10) years to twelve (12) years experience of progressively responsible experience in construction and maintenance of water distribution and/or wastewater collection systems?
- Yes
- No
03
If you marked "Yes" to the above question, please describe your experience?
04
Do you possess five (5) years experience working in a supervisory or administrative capacity in construction and maintenance of water distribution and/or wastewater collection systems?
05
if you marked yes to the above question, please describe your supervisory or administrative experience?
06
Do you possess a FDEP Level 1 water distribution operator license?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you possess the FWPCOA Certification as a Class "A" Sewer Collection Operator?
- Yes
- No
08
If you do not possess the FDEP Level 1 water distribution operator license and FWPCOA Certification as a Class "A" Sewer Collection Operator, do you have the ability to obtain them within eighteen (18) months of employment?
09
Do you have the ability to obtain the FWPCOA Reclaimed Water Distribution Certificate (B or A) within two (2) years of employment?
10
Have you had a suspended and/or revoked driver's license within the past sixty (60) months (not insurance related)?
- Yes
- No
11
Have you previously submitted an application for employment with the Town of Davie?
- Yes
- No
12
Have you used any tobacco products within the past six (6) months including nicotine and E-Cigarettes?
- Yes
- No
13
If you selected "Yes" to the question above please list the last date you used tobacco products.
Required Question