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Do you have experience in the operation of water reclamation facilities and managing a team? In this role, you'll be leading, overseeing, and managing the Public Utilities Department Wastewater Treatment Plants Division. Apply today and join this new role with Public Utilities.
Manage the water reclamation facilities, reclaimed water systems, waste disposal, pumping, and related appurtenances to ensure the safe, proper, and timely operation and maintenance of the water reclamation facilities and reclaimed water systems in compliance with the regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Coordination and management of several other related business functions including, but not limited to, Water Reclamation, Utilities Planning and Engineering, Resource Management, Support Resources, project management, and federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
Develop, implement, maintain, and monitor appropriate operations, maintenance, and repair programs, to meet our customer service levels as defined by industry standards, sound engineering practices, and customer’s expectations.
Develop, implement, and maintain appropriate comprehensive records, monitoring protocols, and reports for the proper management of operations, maintenance, personnel, budget, capital improvements, and staff development.
Ensure appropriate scheduling of systems staff in accordance with functional needs and regulatory requirements.
Prepare technical bid documents for system needs, evaluate service/engineering proposals, and perform project management functions.
Prepare, administer, and monitor section budget, section performance measures, acquisition evaluations, integration of acquisition enhancements into preventative maintenance programs, and work management assessments.
Maintain working knowledge of changing regulatory requirements and industry standards to ensure system compliance.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

About You
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Public Administration, Engineering, or related field AND eight (8) years of progressively responsible related experience.
-OR- Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, MBA, MPA, or related field AND six (6) or more years of related experience.
Four (4) or more years of supervisory/management experience.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five (5) years.

About Everything Else
Starting Pay Range: $95,000.00 - $106,000.00 /year, based on your experience.

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Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)
2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

Benefits:

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​
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