Water Quality Division Director

Classification Title: Section Manager 3

Location: 6730 142nd Avenue North, Largo, FL 33771

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Hybrid Work Schedule

Pinellas County Utilities is seeking a Water Quality Division Director dedicated to leading and overseeing water, sewer and reclaimed water services and compliance initiatives in a fast-paced, team-oriented, dynamic environment.

Responsible for ensuring talent development, skills enhancement, and succession planning are in place while creating a strong culture of innovation, continuous learning, and agility. The Water Quality Division is responsible for providing regulatory compliance assurance, monitoring, analyses, scientific studies, and evaluation services in support of the drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities and systems. This individual will work with teams to ensure the Department is compliant with state and federal environmental regulations. Work is performed with considerable independent judgment and initiative exercised in carrying out leadership initiatives and the daily operations of the Division. The candidate must be a proactive and positive communicator who is approachable, nimble, adaptable, and can foster a teambuilding environment.

Current and emerging Utilities programs and initiatives :

• Lead and Copper Rule Revisions
• PFAS
• Advanced Metering Infrastructure
• Senate Bill 64 requirements and planning
• Private Sewer Lateral Program
• Septic-to-sewer program
• Industrial Pre-treatment Program
• Reclaimed water master plan implementation
• Water and Wastewater Facilities master plan implementation
• Regional Resource Recovery Facility to collect and manage countywide biosolids and organic waste streams

WHAT SETS US APART?

· Health, vision, prescription, dental, life insurance, and a flexible spending account (FSA) option. Click here for more benefits details.

· 9-11 paid County holidays; 2 floating holidays and 2 personal days (pro-rated); annual leave (accrue 15 days in first year)

· Florida Retirement System , Employees contribute 3% and the county contributes 6.3% for regular status employees enrolled in the FRS Pension Plan.

· See contribution breakdown on FRS.

· 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

· Tuition Reimbursement

• Makes important procedural and operational recommendations and decisions to ensure maximum workflow efficiency.
• Provides recommendations, presentations, and reports on utility programs and functions to internal staff, Board of County Commissioners, and inter-agency organizations.
• Provides recommendations and comments to proposed rulemaking, draft permits, and draft ordinances.
• Oversees the development of guidance documents, plans, and procedures to address changes to regulatory rules.
• Leads and participates in various cross-departmental teams to implement strategic plan initiatives, specialized projects, policies, and resolve complex issues.
• Develops and implements policies, programs, and business processes necessary to provide cost-effective, quality water and wastewater services to the customers of Pinellas County.
• Develops and monitors departmental and division performance metrics aligned with the Utilities Department strategic plan.
• Provides solutions to challenges, concise communication, and reports on a variety of planning related functions.
• Recommends policy and procedure changes or appropriate actions in alignment with the County and Department strategic plans, mission, vision, and values.
• Establishes SMART goals and objectives to manage performance of the team and Division.
• Manages the Division budget.
• Ensures Department staff are trained and promotes training opportunities.
• Ensures the laboratory remains NELAP-certified.
• Develops, manages, and negotiates agreements.
• Additional duties may be assigned and not included in the above listing.

Position Specific Qualifications

Experience – Managing technical, supervisory, and professional functions in water quality, water and wastewater utilities treatment that includes formal supervisory training or 1 year of team leadership or supervisory experience.

Education – degree technical science, environmental management, or related field.

• 8 years of experience as described above.
• Associate degree and at least 6 years of experience as described above.
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of experience as described above.
• Master’s degree and at least 2 years of experience as described above.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Additional Requirements

• Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver's License upon hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) driving report.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Highly Desirable

• Demonstrated success in implementing EPA and FDEP rule and regulation requirements for water and wastewater treatment facilities and systems.
• Proven track record of providing expertise and guidance to meet upcoming environmental rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of Florida Administrative Code, FDEP permitting, and NELAP a plus.
• Significant knowledge of and experience with overseeing utility water and wastewater systems, facilities, and programs.
• Experience with environmental permitting related to utility projects, initiatives, and programs.
• Experience with the implementation of strategic initiatives for process improvement.
• At least 8 years of proven successful leadership and supervisory experience leading teams and projects.
• Excellent ability to listen, communicate and lead.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in advanced leadership techniques and practices to evaluate and determine organizational goals and develop high-performing and talented teams.
• Adheres to an established set of core values, dedicated to professionalism and integrity in public service.
• Strong management skills and ability to communicate, build relationships and work effectively with all levels within the organization.
• Ability to take the lead on key initiatives and direct resources appropriately.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both written and orally, and through effective presentations to a variety of groups.
• Ability to interact effectively, establishing good working relationships with staff, other county organizations, agencies, state officials, consultants, contractors, and the public.
• Ability to effectively lead and develop cross-divisional project teams.
• Ability to plan, supervise and coordinate technical and administrative programs. Knowledge of budget management and successful contract management, as applied in the Water Quality Division.

This position has supplemental questions. If unable to complete all questions, you may save your answers as a draft during the application process and return at any time prior to the closing date. Please note that the application is complete upon final submission.