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(9550) DEPUTY DIRECTOR - UTILITIES

Job Code: 7403
Pay Grade: 955

FLSA Status: Exempt 

General Functions
   Responsible for assisting the Director in all areas related to the coordinated management of the County's water, wastewater, solid waste and general operations of the Department.
 
Representative Duties /Assignments
   Prepare, coordinate and review consent agendas and discussion reports for discussion with the Director and placement on the agenda. Coordinate the preparation of amendments to county ordinances and regulations as directed.

Meet with representatives of the development community and other agencies outside the County for coordination purposes. Assist in the formulation and negotiation of agreements on behalf of the utility.

Meet with the County Mayor, County Commissioners, County Administration and other senior staff. Attend Board meetings to facilitate and communication Utilities related matters. Meet with citizens to discuss issues and problems that can be addressed and resolved by the County.

Provide input and assist the Director in the preparation and review of the Department's Capital Improvement Program, Operations and Maintenance budgets to ensure consistency with County, Department and Division objectives.

Responsible for personnel matters within the Department, including hiring, discipline, training, employee development, performance appraisals and related activities.

Provide direction and guidance to Utilities Division managers and act on behalf of the Director during absences.
 
Minimum Qualifications
   Graduation with a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field and ten years of progressively responsible experience in water, wastewater or solid waste engineering or management, including five years of supervisory experience. A Master's Degree in specified areas can be substituted for two years of required experience.

May be required to possess and maintain registration as a State of Florida Professional Engineer, based on assignment.
 
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9/18/2012