Assistant Director Utilities

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Title:  Assistant Director

Department:  Utilities Engineering & Contract Mgmt.

Salary Range: $125,729.00 - $176,020.00

Location: Land O' Lakes, Florida

Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date: Thu. 10/16/25 11:59 PM Eastern Time

General Description:  Pasco County Utilities Department is currently seeking an Assistant Director – Utilities Engineering and Contract Management. This role is a highly responsible position that plans, directs and oversees the activities and personnel within the Utilities Engineering and Contract Management Divisions. The Assistant Director serves as a member of the leadership and management team, providing technical and administrative support, strategic direction, conflict resolution, and management oversight to the Planning & Asset Management and Service Commitment Divisions. This position requires visionary leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to public service excellence. Work is performed under the administrative direction of the Utilities Engineering and Contract Management Director.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plans, directs, and provides strategic vision and management of activities and personnel of the Planning & Asset Management and Service Commitment Divisions within the Utilities Engineering and Contract Management Department.
• Assists with the development, planning, coordination, and management of the overall activities of the Department.
• Directs and coordinates the analysis and preparation of technical reports regarding special projects related to inquiries from commissioners, customers, County senior leadership, and the Director.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
• Manages the development and implementation of performance goals, objectives and priorities for services, programs and projects.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of databases related to construction cost history, consultant performance, forecasting water/sewer/reclaimed water service commitments, and service commitment review timeframes. 
• Develops, administers, and tracks the department’s annual operating budget.
• Serves as the departments liaison with other County departments and regulatory agencies on matters of business operations, policies, practices and procedures.
• Conducts employee conflict resolutions, performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Attends and addresses public, civic organization and professional group meetings.
• Creates and promotes a culture of service excellence teamwork, integrity, trust and respect.
• Responds to customer inquiries and complaints in a courteous, professional and timely manner.
• Reviews complex reports, studies, and correspondence related to the County’s water, wastewater, and reclaimed water capital infrastructure renewal, repair, and replacement program.
• Develops or updates policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve operations while increasing productivity.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil/environmental engineering.
• Knowledge of the practices and procedures used in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water infrastructure.
• Knowledge and ability to understand local, state, and federal regulations and laws.
• Knowledge of modern developments, accepted practices, current literature, and sources of information in public utilities engineering and applicable laws, regulatory rules and regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive working relationship with the County Commissioners, the public, County employees, business partners, and other governmental agencies.
• Ability to give technical and professional review to a wide variety and large volume of utility engineering projects and related plans, specifications, contract documents, and regulatory permits in the public utility field.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering reports, regulatory permits, construction plans, specifications and contracts.
• Ability to present clear and concise reports, orally and in writing. 
• Ability to analyze and solve administrative problems.
• Ability to prepare and analyze operating procedures and administrative reports.
• Ability to represent the department in public speaking events.
• Must be driven to inspire and implement change with excellent customer service, leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountability.
• Ability to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Minimum Requirements:

PHYSICAL SKILLS:  Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field and ten (10) years' experience in the water/wastewater engineering field OR a Master's Degree and eight (8) years of experience. Six (6) years of engineering experience as a Professional Engineer required. High level supervisory and leadership experience required. 

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:  Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Licensed as a State of Florida Professional Engineer required.  

ADA STATEMENT:  A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:  Pasco County is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:  All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:  Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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