Performs highly responsible managerial, administrative, and professional work in planning, organizing, and coordinating various functions of the City's utilities department, including water and wastewater treatment, distribution and collection, capital projects, public works, facilities maintenance and fleet operations. The employee in this position works with considerable independent judgment in planning, directing, interpreting rules, and making recommendations for compliance with various standards and codes. Reviews work of subordinates and consultants for completeness and accuracy, and assists in the preparation of the operating and capital budgets. Reports to the Department Director or City Manager's designee.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (examples, not all-inclusive)
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
Participates in developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with departmental policies, state-mandated utilities and public works regulatory standards, and engineering requirements regarding municipal utilities operations and construction, including permitting.
Participates in the development and implementation of work plans and projects for water, wastewater, and storm water systems.
Provides managerial and technical assistance in the construction of ongoing various types of engineering projects throughout the City.
Performs engineering inspections to ensure conformance to approved specifications and applicable regulatory requirements.
Develops or assists in developing project scope and specifications; prepares cost estimates and engineering feasibility studies for various types of projects.
Participates in the effective coordination of department projects and work activities with other City programs and projects.
Evaluates work activities through review of work plans, reports, conferences, and inspections.
Provides recommendations for adjusting project schedules, work orders, and priorities accordingly.
Meets with consultants, contractors, and developers for capital projects, plans reviews, and conformance with established contractual project requirements.
Directs and participates in studies, projects, and analyses related to technical and administrative aspects of the Department, pursuing grant funding where possible.
Participates in the planning, developing, administration, and control of the Department Budget; ensures the Director is apprised of periodic budget(s) status; tracks expenses.
Participates in developing departmental policies in conformance with the City's Personnel Manual and collective bargaining agreements, if any.
Manages employees; performs performance evaluations and takes or recommends appropriate disciplinary actions in consultation with the Director and Human Resources Department.
Performs relational database mapping and related computer-aided design work for those needs of the City within the scope of responsibility.
Must be willing to respond to emergencies after hours and for extended periods, weekends, and declared disasters.
Maintains current knowledge of trends and regulatory developments in the field for application to functions under charge.
Punctuality and regular attendance are essential functions of this position.
Performs other duties as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or a related field. A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in a comprehensive public utilities or public works agency, with demonstrated experience in various functions of the utilities or public works, including capital planning and project management, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience with a non-engineering degree. A Professional Engineer (PE) certification through the State of Florida is preferred. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field may substitute on a year-for-year basis for one year of the required experience or education. Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license by the date of hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of water, wastewater, and storm water operations and the engineering principles associated with the construction and operation of regulatory-compliant systems.
Knowledge of budget development and administration principles, as well as cost-effective principles for allocation of resources, e.g., human, capital, and fiscal.
Knowledge of applicable codes, permitting requirements, and Civil and Environmental Engineering principles, practices, techniques, and methods, as well as the application of such to responsibilities under charge.
Knowledge of equipment, tools, materials, and supplies necessary to implement and maintain a comprehensive utilities function at the municipal level.
Knowledge of principles and practices of public utilities administration.
Skills in written and oral communication.
Ability to plan and direct water/wastewater/storm water and related construction projects.
Ability to effectively operate and utilize modern office technologies, such as computers, standard software applications, and associated peripheral equipment.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects and materials of light weight. Tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation and extended periods of standing and walking.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Tasks are generally performed inside the office setting with occasional visits to the job sites, treatment plants, storage tanks, lift stations, and job sites with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes, and poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery and moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids or pathogenic substances. Frequent interruptions and many deadlines to meet.
The City of Cooper City, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The above job description reflects the general information deemed necessary to convey the primary functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements inherent to the position.
The physical demands described herein 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.