| Starting salary commensurate with Qualifications, Education and Experience. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The Solid Waste Authority of PBC offers an exceptional benefits package after 60 days of employment which includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurances, educational assistance, paid holidays, paid sick, paid vacation and retirement benefit through the Florida Retirement System (FRS). The Utilities and Facilities Director is a highly responsible, skilled administrative position directing all activities of the Authority’s Utilities and Facilities Departments. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, maintaining and overseeing the maintenance and repair of the Authority’s utility system and infrastructure which includes buildings, roadways and miscellaneous infrastructure maintenance and renovation projects. Position includes responsibility for planning long and short?range maintenance programs and for making high level administrative and professional decisions. A significant level of personnel management and development is needed to maximize the productivity of the department’s personnel who often work independently with little supervision. The major emphasis of work is in Utilities and Facilities administrative responsibilities involving reporting, planning, budgeting and outside field work for both departments. This position requires the exercise of sound judgement and requires reliability, dependability and accountability in all aspects of the defined role. Essential Functions of the position include the following: Plans, assigns, directs, coordinates and exercises general direction in overall utility and facility maintenance operations. Responsible for the efficient and economical utilization of personnel, equipment and facilities in accomplishing departmental and Authority goals, budget and objectives. Responsible for control room operations, preventative maintenance and upgrade and replacement of Utility systems. Strong understanding and experience of advanced automated control systems utilizing SCADA and PLC. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of utility and facility maintenance units. Maintains SWA Utility Systems (water, wastewater, leachate, electrical). Maintains active facility repair and preventative maintenance programs for SWA facilities. Develops and implements programs, practices and procedures for utility and facility divisions. Manages (procure and maintain) all Interlocal agreements, engineering, contractor and vendor agreements necessary for the operation and maintenance of Authority utility systems and Authority-occupied facilities. Maintains all records associated with local, state and federal laws applicable to the Division and ensures compliance with the laws. Develops procurement specifications for the purchase of all equipment associated with the Divisions. Ensures compliance of all SWA Utility Department permit conditions. Responsible for developing and oversight of utility and facility maintenance division budgets. Ensures employees receive continuing education, training as needed and safety programs are implemented. Directs the Utilities Manager and Facilities Maintenance Manager who supervise employees in each section. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Works closely with all Authority departments to maintain Authority utility systems and facilities. Educational and Experience requirements include: · Bachelor’s degree from four (4) year college with a degree in an Engineering Discipline (civil, electrical or mechanical) or related field. · At least five (5) years supervisory experience in the operation and maintenance of Utility Systems and/or Facility Maintenance Programs Certifications and Licenses · Valid Florida Driver’s license required. Driving record will be considered. A resume and a cover letter are required for this position. Applications must be complete and will only be considered with a resume and cover letter. Please provide all information requested in the application. A resume is not a substitute for any section of the application. | 
