Director of Water/Wastewater Systems

***Salary is just one component of FPUA's excellent total compensation package. As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. To achieve this goal, we offer market leading benefits as summarized under the “Benefits” tab above the Description within this job posting. The salary range shown represents the minimum to midpoint salary for this position. The actual salary offered will depend on qualifications and experience.*** This is executive, professional, administrative and technical work in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the operation of the Water Resources/Water Treatment Plant; Wastewater Systems/Water Reclamation Facility; Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection Systems of the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority. Position is responsible for ongoing efficient and profitable operations. This position has significant responsibility for the profit and loss and outcome of the referenced areas. Reports to the Director of Utilities. Responsibilities include effective, timely, clear and concise communications of company business; accountability for administering FPUA Board approved policies and procedures; fair and timely employee evaluations for all employees; and the professional development of employees within the supervision of the incumbent.Knowledge of the practices, principles, theory, methods, techniques and equipment used in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of water treatment (both traditional lime softening treatment and reverse osmosis plants), wastewater treatment and reuse facilities. Experience in retail sales of water and wastewater services, customer needs, and industry trends. Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply principles of professional management to plan, organize, and direct the work activities of a variety of labor, craft, technical, professional, administrative and management personnel. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships between officials, employees, regulatory agencies, subordinates, representative of other agencies, customers, and the general public. Ability to negotiate with contractors, suppliers, and other interests. Thorough knowledge of the management of simultaneous multiple engineering and construction projects utilizing both in-house and contract resources. Considerable ability to make independent judgments under a variety of unusual and unexpected conditions and to provide direction accordingly for expedited actions as may be required in urgent and emergency conditions. Considerable ability to determine long-range needs for the water and wastewater systems and to plan and organize work for the efficient accomplishment of such objectives. Considerable ability to understand, interpret, review, and critique engineering computations, plans, and specifications. Considerable ability to express ideas clearly and concisely orally, and in writing. Considerable ability to react to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned. Thorough understanding of regulatory agency requirements, such as Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Environmental Protection Agency, Florida Public Service Commission, Department of Transportation, etc., as they pertain to water and wastewater systems requirements, operations, and permitting. Ability to operate a personal computer.Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree from an accredited engineering program in Mechanical, Civil, Environmental or Sanitary Engineering. Ten (10) years progressively responsible engineering and supervisory and management experience in the planning, design, operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems, as well as the treatment of drinking water and treatment of wastewater with reuse. A master's degree in Engineering is preferred. Registration as a professional engineer in the state of Florida or ability to achieve same within six months of e…