Utilities Operations & Maintenance Director

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Title:  Utilities Operations & Maintenance Director

Department:  Utilities Administration & Support Services

Salary: $119,742.00 - $167,638.00

Location: Land O' Lakes, Florida

Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date: Thu. 05/29/25 11:59 PM Eastern Time

General Description:  Pasco County has enjoyed over three decades of sound fiscal stewardship under a trusted administration and senior management team. As these leaders, many with 30+ years of service, are now retiring, Pasco County is entering into an era of building on this solid foundation through innovative strategies, continuous process improvement, and a focus on performance excellence. We are looking for the next generation of leaders who believe that business as usual is just not good enough.

Highly responsible work in administration, planning, managing and directing operations and maintenance of Pasco County's water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utility systems.

Essential Job Functions: The Utility Operations and Maintenance Director plans, directs, coordinates, and supervises the management, repair, and operational activities of the County's water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utility systems. These systems provide service across the County to more than 160,000 service connections. The Operations and Maintenance Director must exercise considerable independent judgment in analyzing business practices; evaluating work progress; and efficiency of people, equipment and facilities to deliver services. Works with each operations and maintenance division or section in preparing budgets and administrative controls. Sets operations and maintenance departmental policy. Plans and executes programs. Works closely with County, State, and Federal regulatory agencies, as well as various stakeholder groups in utility service programs. Acts as technical advisor in the formulation of ordinances, regulations, and programs for various utility operations and maintenance activities. Reviews utilities programs in progress and recommends new programs. Conducts studies and surveys to ensure proper operation and maintenance of utility systems within the County, including development of methodology and procedures to increase efficiency. Prepares and submits detailed and narrative reports to the Utilities Director relating to operation and maintenance activities as well as regulatory compliance with facility permits. Participates in a variety of ad hoc County committees, including emergency planning/response and safety issues. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of management, operations, and maintenance as applied specifically to water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems.
• Knowledge of utility operations and maintenance program needs, utility business practices, and customer service.
• Ability to direct and program the operation and maintenance of County utilities.
• Ability to supervise professional and other employees in carrying out the utilities operations and maintenance program.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the County Commissioners, County employees, business partners, other governmental agencies, and the public, often in stressful situations.
• Ability to set a vision for the future.
• Ability to build a strong leadership team that is capable of implementing the vision and goals of the County.
• Ability to analyze and solve administrative problems.
• Ability to prepare and analyze operating procedures and administrative reports.
• Ability to represent the County in public speaking events.
• Must be an effective change agent 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 management, public administration, engineering, environmental sciences, or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years' experience in all phases of utilities system management, operations, maintenance, and construction activities, including three (3) years' in a progressively responsible management-level capacity.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:  Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. One or more of the following certifications is preferred: Florida Sterling Examiner, Baldrige Examiner, or Kaizen. Registration as a Professional Engineer preferred.

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 BOCC 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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