Description

Orange County is hiring a Utilities Director! 

Join the award-winning Utilities Department where you’ll lead over 1,000 employees to provide high quality essential water, wastewater, and solid waste recovery services for residents, businesses, and visitors of Orange County.

Apply now at www.ocfl.net/careers - Job ID: 39274

Salary: $156,852-$227,427/year based on qualifications

Posting subject to close without prior notice

We’re seeking a professional engineer with industry and supervisory experience who will

ü Develop department policies and procedures for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump and transfer stations, pipelines, and landfill

ü Advise the County Administrator, Mayor, and Board of Commissioners through meetings, reports, memos, presentations, and public meetings

ü Review capital improvement projects with management, engineers, and consultants to maintain and protect infrastructure valued in billions of dollars

ü Improve department operations by engaging deputy directors, division managers, and key staff members and providing strong leadership for change management

ü Plan and implement innovative approaches to ensure services satisfy existing and future demand

ü Develop and monitor budgets with division managers to ensure department has firm financial foundation and proactive fiscal strategy for the coming years

Requirements

 Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Civil, Sanitary, or Environmental Engineering or a related field

 10 years of administrative experience in water, wastewater, and/or resource recovery, including five years of supervisory experience

Benefits include generous time off and paid holidays, low-cost insurance, excellent retirement options, employee wellness programs, and long-term stability provided by a strong industry.