Assistant Director Utilities Engineering & Contract Management

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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.

• 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 time frames.
• 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 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…