Administrator, Water Management, Management

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ ) – DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR SERVICES – ST. JOHNS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT – INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA

The St. Johns Improvement District (the “District”), a special improvement district organized under Chapter 189, Florida Statutes, and empowered pursuant to Chapter 298, Florida Statutes, is requesting Statements of Qualifications from individuals or firms interested in providing District Administrator services. The District Administrator works under the direction of the District’s three-member Board of Supervisors and is responsible for administrative, operational, mechanical, environmental, and field management functions necessary for the District’s water control and public works responsibilities.

The District requires that the selected Administrator reside within 40 miles of the District or within a geographic boundary designated by the Board of Supervisors, unless the Board grants an exception.

• Preparation, presentation, and administration of the annual operating budget in accordance with Chapter 189, Florida Statutes.
• Participation in monthly and annual landowner meetings, including preparation of notices, agendas, presentations, and follow-up actions.
• Coordination and response to landowner communications and public records requests in accordance with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
• Assistance with annual independent audit preparation and coordination with the audit team.
• Preparation of meeting materials and hosting of business meetings at District facilities.
• Coordination with District Counsel, District Engineer, auditors, and other District consultants.
• Maintenance and management of District administrative records, files, and compliance documents.

• Operation, maintenance, and oversight of Cummins turbo diesel engines used in District pump operations.
• Operation and oversight of dewatering systems, hydraulic controls, and water management equipment.
• Maintenance, repair, and fabrication associated with large custom pumps and pump station infrastructure.
• Operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of radial gates, slide gates, and screw gates.
• Maintenance and replacement of underwater flapper gates, including work performed by District staff or qualified contractors.
• Familiarity with St. Johns River Water Management District regulations, operations, permitting processes, and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with Florida Department of Environmental Protection water quality and discharge requirements.
• Knowledge of procedures for identifying, responding to, and assisting in remediation of toxic or biological material dumping or spills within District waters.
• Ability to coordinate with local law enforcement regarding trespass, dumping, vandalism, or other incidents affecting District facilities or rights-of-way.

• Oversight of maintenance for District facilities, grounds, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Management of mowing, grading, earthwork, right-of-way maintenance, and access road upkeep.
• Oversight of canal maintenance including vegetative removal, sandbar removal, and debris or sediment management.
• Oversight of brush control on District rights-of-way and coordination of herbicide contractors where used.
• Inspection and maintenance of District easements, access points, culverts, outfalls, and related infrastructure.
• Supervision of field staff and contractors performing maintenance or construction activities.

• Oversight of fleet maintenance, service schedules, and documentation.
• Management of equipment and vehicle replacement programs, procurement, and surplus processes.
• Maintenance of inventories of tools, machinery, and operational equipment.

• Experience in public works, water control operations, mechanical systems, or related fields.
• Ability to prepare and administer budgets for a governmental or special district entity.
• Knowledge of Sunshine Law and Public Records Law compliance requirements.
• Technical knowledge of…