Employer
City of North Port
Salary
$87,657.51 - $113,954.76 Annually
Location
North Port, FL
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
201401787
Department
Utilities Department
Division
Field Operations
Opening Date
02/28/2025
Closing Date
3/28/2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
General Description This is highly responsible technical and supervisory work directly under the supervision of the Utilities Director in the operation, maintenance and monitoring of the wastewater collection and water distribution systems; including hydrants, valves, meters, back flow prevention and new water and sewer installations.  Also responsible for overseeing the surveillance of all utility line construction in progress to ensure compliance of approved standards and specifications.
Essential Job Functions
• Manages the operations of the Field Operations Division, including developing short? and long?range goals, objectives and operating budgets, and coordinating with other departments and agencies.
• Directs, plans, organizes, manages and supervises all activities of personnel involved in operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection system and the water distribution system.
• Directs all appropriate supervisory functions associated with new water and wastewater installations.
• Reviews preliminary plans and contracts prior to construction.
• Ensures that all utility line construction complies with standards and specifications.
• Observes pressure tests, infiltration tests, exhilaration tests, TV inspections, etc.
• Manages the training of all personnel involved in the areas of responsibility.
• Maintains accurate and detailed system records; ensures compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
• Plans for necessary changes required to meet changing regulations.
• Participates in the selection, promotion, appraisal and discipline of division personnel.
• Researches and recommends specifications for annual bids, capital improvement projects and service contracts.
• Reviews and assists in the design of system modifications and expansions.
• Ensures the provision of prompt and efficient field service to customers.
• Presents and maintains a high public image.
• Performs specific projects as assigned.
• In the absence of other managers within the Utilities Department, may be assigned to manage those departments on a temporary basis.
• Performs duties of Utilities Director or Assistant Utilities Director in his/her absence.
• Oversees preparation of Standard Operating Procedures, resolutions and ordinances.
• Responds to and resolves issues and inquiries from the public and participates in public meetings as required.
• Attends/schedules meetings with City staff, engineers, and contractors to provide/exchange information on current collection and distribution issues, and for project planning and coordination.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments in collection/distribution technology, operating methods, process control techniques, advanced equipment and instrumentation; and municipal, county, state, and federal regulatory practices as related to utilities collection and distribution standards.
• Oversees compliance with backflow regulations, fire protection requirements, warehouse inventory and processes and collection/distribution systems as required by Federal/State Regulatory Statutes.
• Consults with other division managers/supervisors to coordinate activities and projects, and to collaboratively plan for projected system needs.
• Prepares county, state, and federal reports as per established regulatory requirements.
• Sets division policies, develops and administers comprehensive operational and capital budgets.
• Approves and oversees Division expenditures, including pay requests from vendors, contractors, and consultants.
• Prepares comprehensive annual operational budget and a five-year capital improvement projects budget for the Division.
• Monitors and controls accounting and expenditures for division to assure compliance with established and projected budget(s), i.e., records management, purchase requisitions, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
• Contributes to the creation of departmental presentations and may present for Commission meetings, other formal conferences, regulatory agencies, etc.
• Evaluates assigned personnel for efficiency and effectiveness; initiates personnel actions of hiring, promotion, discipline, termination, training and development; resolves or refers personnel problems or grievances; directs and assigns work to employees that report to them; and provides technical support, motivation and guidance in their work activities.
• Meets with county, state, and federal regulatory representatives to discuss/address compliance issues. Primary agencies include Sarasota County Health Department, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, federal Environmental Protection Agency, Southwest Florida Water Management District and American Water Works Association.
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.  Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.) Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Knowledge of the operating, maintenance and repair principles and practices applicable to wastewater collection, low pressure sewer systems, water distribution systems, equipment and appurtenances.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, precautions and occupational hazards associated with the work.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements relative to the environmental impacts of wastewater releases.
• Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Skilled in using computers for data entry, word processing and accounting purposes.
• Ability to organize effectively.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to exercise considerable independent judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly ? both orally and in writing, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to create public presentations and present in a professional setting.
• Ability to work in a team environment and to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with City officials, employees, customers and the public.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, charts, graphs and computer printouts relating to installation, operation, maintenance and repair of systems within areas of responsibility.
• Ability to effectively train and supervise subordinate personnel in the proper installation, maintenance and repair of systems within areas of responsibility.
• Ability to plan, organize, supervise and inspect the work of all department staff engaged in areas of responsibility.
• Ability to establish operating and maintenance task procedures for departmental tasks.
Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications Education and Experience:
• Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in related field.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible water/wastewater management experience.
(A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)
Licenses and Certifications:
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Commercial Driver's License preferred.
• Must possess a Level 1 Water Distribution or Class A Wastewater Collection Certification.
Emergency Response Responsibility
Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event.  All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.
Hiring Range Statement
Please note, the hiring pay range for this position is the minimum up to a rate equal to or less than the midpoint of the salary range.
The City of North Port, FL is an Affirmative Action/ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.