Chief Utilities Engineer

Work Location: 3647 Cortez Rd W. Bradenton, Fl 34210

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Expected Starting Annual Range: $ - $

This classification performs advanced managerial and administrative activities of considerable difficulty in the management of business operations for the Utilities Department, including, but not limited to analyzing and coordinating complex projects, departmental legal matters, facility investment fee administration, technology, contractual and administrative matters. Develops and guides innovative programs in conjunction with all divisions within Utilities. Represents the Utilities Director in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Leads projects and initiatives that cut across multiple divisions in the Department. Directs a comprehensive public affairs program for Utilities in coordination with County Information Outreach Office by planning, developing and implementing communication programs to build goodwill in the community and establish a high level of credibility with consumers, lawmakers, officials, regulators, and the media. Oversees private utility transfer process including negotiation, internal review and communication of legal documents to the County Attorney’s Office, and preparation and submittal of documents for approval by County Commissioners.

Serves as the primary liaison for Utilities Department for all Utilities-based capital improvement projects.

Note: This position has been designated by the Manatee County Commission as serving at the will and pleasure of the County Administrator. Employees so designated may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Indoor/outdoor situations; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 25 lbs. alone; up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Importance of being accurate, and decisive within short time frames, and under pressure from internal and external sources.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Directs activities and provides leadership and organizational management of the Utilities public affairs, private utilities transfers, emergency operations, and serves as the primary liaison with other Departments for Utilities focused capital improvement projects.

Ensures adherence to applicable laws, regulations, rules, policies and procedures, and that goals, objectives and standards are met in a timely and effective manner.

Prepares evaluation of policy options in support of management initiatives and ensuring compliance with County rules and regulations. Directs research, analysis and proposed recommendations to solve complex operational issues.

Coordinates with the County Attorney's Office on business related matters.

Conducts policy analysis. Drafts and reviews responses to proposed rules, legislation, and regulatory changes.

Recommends legislative and communications strategies for both internal and external agencies. Develops recommendations on issues related to local, state, regional, and federal intergovernmental relations.

Directs the development, implementation and revision of departmental policy and planning processes with the Director, Deputy Directors and other divisional managers.

Manages, drafts, and reviews legal documents for the Department including ordinances, leases, and agreements.

Coordinates development of Department's emergency services plans with the County's Emergency Management Division, health officials, Sheriff's office, EMS, fire, and other emergency response groups.

Functions as Incident Manager for department emergency operations in cooperation with the County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Emergency operational areas include the County EOC, field incident site, or designated departmental Incident Command Post(s).

Personnel responsibilities include preparing performance evaluations for direct reports and establishing section/program goals and objectives, conducting staff meetings, and reviewing performance evaluations for all indirect reports' preparing and reviewing job…