Salary
$93,730\.00 \- $124,440\.00 Annually
Location
FL 34471, FL
Job Type
Full\-Time
Job Number
0430
Department
Water Resources
Opening Date
05/04/2026
Description
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This is a responsible, professional administrative position charged with directing the activities of the City's Water \& Sewer Utility. This position reports to an Assistant City Manager and serves as a member of the Senior Management Team.
Examples of Duties
Problem\-Solving: Interacts closely with all levels of employees within the Department and service function (i.e. Utility Services Function) to resolve problems in the workplace and maintain a high level of morale and motivation. Makes recommendations and works with other departments to maintain consistency in City programs, policies and procedures.
Budget: Prepares, reviews, and administers Department's yearly and long\-range operational budget plans to ensure optimum efficiency and the effective use of revenues. Periodically reviews Water \& Sewer Bonds and rate structure vs. budgetary needs to make appropriate recommendations to the Assistant City Manager / Utilities.
Legal Issues: Interfaces with pertinent Federal, State, Regional, County and Local regulatory agencies to ensure full City compliance with all appropriate regulations and permit requirements regarding the treatment and delivery of drinking water, fire protection requirements and the treatment and final disposal of wastewater.
Goals, Objectives and Strategies: Develops Department's short and long\-term goals, objectives and strategies to meet future demand on the Water \& Sewer system due to growth, changes in environmental laws, the training and development needs of staff and the maintenance of the Water \& Sewer systems infrastructure. Coordinates and participates in the design and construction of Water \& Sewer utility works, interfacing with other departments and consultant engineers, as necessary.
City Policies, Rules and Procedures: Ensures all City policies, rules, programs and procedures are properly followed and administered within the Department. Assist other departments as necessary, in the periodic review and update of City policy, rules, and procedures.
Management Duties: Develops Department's goals/objectives. Creates management strategy, identifies employee training needs and implements City policy and procedures. Interprets and prepares statistical, technical and facility reports in order to identify short and long\-term plans for operation and maintenance of the system, maintaining optimum employee morale and motivation and provide work atmosphere to encourage ongoing innovation and high productivity in the workplace.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Environmental or Business Administration.
Minimum of ten (10\) years experience in the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems or treatment facilities.
Minimum of six (6\) years experience in the supervision and administration of water and wastewater treatment systems.
An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience may be considered.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Supplemental Information
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY and EQUIPMENT
Annual Budget: $78,714,924
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will directly supervise 3 employees.
This position may indirectly supervise 6 employees.
If applicable, supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING OVERSIGHT
Activities covered by expansive policies and objectives, and oversight as to execution and review.
PLANNING
With regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner and/or sequence of performance of own work.
CONSIDERABLE RESPONSIBILITY
in addition, the organization and delegation of work operations for several divisions of employees engaged in widely diversified activities.
DECISION MAKING
Performs work operations which permit opportunity for decision\-making of minor importance. FREQUENTLY.
Performs work operations which permit opportunity for decision\-making of major importance. FREQUENTLY.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and understand the most complex documents;
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ration, and percent and to prepare and interpret bar graphs.
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to deal with noverbal, logical or scientific symbolism such as formulas, scientific equations, and graphs.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Under administrative direction, setting up own standard of performance. Virtually self\-supervising. Reports to SENIOR MANAGEMENT of the organization.
MENTAL DEMAND
COMPREHENSIVE AND VERY INTENSE MENTAL; Comprehensive and continual involvement with multiple divisions, departments and/or organizations. Strategic and operational management functions which relate to both the short\-term and long\-term time periods.
USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTER
Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, etc.)
ACCURACY
Probably errors would normally not be detected in succeeding operations and would definitely have serious effects in relationships with patrons and/or with the operations of other segments of the organization.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Extensive contacts with various diversified sectors of the public environment; wherein, the contacts are of extreme importance and failure to exercise proper judgment can lead to substantial losses to the organization.
EMPLOYEE CONTACT
Establishes City Culture by setting tone of interactions and communication with senior executive level internal officials and employees throughout the organization.
SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
Accounting Intermediate
Alphanumeric Data Entry Intermediate
Database Basic
Enterprise Resource Planning Intermediate
Human Resources Systems Intermediate
Payroll Systems Intermediate
Presentation/PowerPoint Intermediate
Spreadsheet Intermediate
Word Processing/Typing Intermediate
ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE SKILLS
SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
While performing the functions of this job, the employee may be required to:
Stand Regulary
Walk Regularly
Sit Regularly
Use hands to handle or feel Regularly
Reach with hands and arms Regularly
Climb or balance Occasionally
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Occasionally
Talk or hear Regularly
Taste or smell Occasionally
WEIGHT LIFT REQUIREMENTS
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move:
Up to 25 pounds
VISION REQUIREMENT
Specific vision abilities required by this job may include:
Close vision (use of a computer, equipment, or any other work duties that require clear vision within two (2\) feet or less).
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work near moving mechanical parts (spinning shafts, engines, lifts, etc.) Never
Work in high, precarious places (tall structures, bucket lifts, extension ladders, etc.) Never
Fumes or airborne particles (painting, sanding, solvents, flying lint or dust particles, etc.) Never
Toxic or caustic chemicals (including potential for chemical spills, etc.) Never
Outdoor weather conditions (exposure to outdoor heat, cold or inclement weather) Occasionally
Wet or humid conditions (not weather\-related, such as greenhouse, carwash, etc.) Never
Extreme cold (not weather\-related, such as freezer, cold storage, etc.) Never
Extreme heat not weather\-related, such as furnace, kitchen, ovens, etc. where temp is regularly above 100 degrees F) Never
Risk of electrical shock (live electrical wires, equipment that retains power after shutoff) Never
Work with explosives (TNT, dynamite, nitroglycerine or other related explosives) Never
Risk of radiation (x\-ray equipment, nuclear radiation, electromagnetic radiation, etc.) Never
Vibration (jack hammer, soil compactor, equipment that creates high vibration, etc.) Never
The noise level in the work environment is usually Moderate (business office with computers/printers, light traffic, etc.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of the practices, methods, techniques and equipment used in the operation, maintenance and construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities and water distribution and sewer collection systems.
Strong knowledge and understanding of Environmental regulations and regulatory agencies.
Strong budgetary and organizational skills.
Ability to supervise, delegate, plan, review the work of technical and administrative personnel.
Ability to deliver public presentations, prepare comprehensive and technical reports, develop short and long\-range goals.
Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
Ability to prepare and present agenda items and report to Council.
Ability to use independent judgment and to effectively communicate with employees, officials and the general public to resolve problems.
Ability to analyze technical data and recommend solutions.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Residency Requirement: Must reside within 45 minutes of City Hall (110 SE Watula Ave) using Map Quest.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).
The City of Ocala provides a competitive, comprehensive benefit package for all full\-time employees.
Health Insurance
We offer both single and family coverage, for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Dental Insurance
For full time employees, we offer both single and family dental coverage.
Vision Insurance
For full time employees, we offer both single and family vision coverage.
Life Insurance
For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life. For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life.
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Offered to full time employees, STD and LTD coverages are income replacement benefits that assist policyholders who are unable to work for an extended period of time due to sickness or accidental injury.
Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care FSA
Flexible spending accounts allow employees to pay out\-of\-pocket medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses using pre\-tax dollars.
Pet Insurance
We also offer special pet insurance for your pets in the case of illness or accidents, as well as preventative care.
Employee Health \& Wellness Center
The City of Ocala offers the use of the City Clinic for those employees, and covered dependents over the age of 8, which have elected one of our health insurance plans. Services offered by the City Clinic include primary care, chronic disease management, labs, x\-rays, and wellness coaching.
Voluntary Cancer Insurance
For full time employees, the cancer insurance policy can help provide security if you, or a covered dependent, suddenly become diagnosed with cancer.
Supplemental Critical Care Insurance
Our full time employees have the option of electing critical care insurance that is available to help with medical expenses that could arise from things such as a heart attack or stroke.
Supplemental Accident Insurance
Also available to full time employees, is our Accident Coverage. This supplemental plan can be used to help with expenses like MRI's, physical therapy, and hospital admission.
Legal Plan Insurance
Full time employees can have access to local attorneys for a monthly fee and receive discounts on services such as legal consultation, wills, traffic violations and the purchase or sale of your home. The carrier also has a separate policy assisting with the matter of identity theft and social media monitoring.
Deferred Compensation Plan
Deferred compensation is available to all full\-time employees at the time of employment. This benefit allows the employee to defer income without paying taxes until money is withdrawn. Current plan is administered through MissionSquare.
Direct Deposit
Direct deposit automatically deposits your net pay each pay period to your checking or savings account at your own financial institution. Direct deposit is a condition of employment for a person hired by the City.
Each pay period the employee receives an earnings statement showing gross pay, taxes, other deductions, accruals and net pay. Enrollment forms are available at Human Resources or Payroll.
Discounts \- Theme Park
Discounts are available to all non\-temporary employees at the time of employment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full\-time employees and members of your household as an employer paid benefit. The EAP offers emotional wellbeing support in the form as counseling sessions and all sessions are confidential. The EAP also provides daily life assistance, legal services, and financial services.
Holidays and Paid Time off
The City provides paid holidays and paid time off for full\-time employees. Refer to the Employee Handbook for details.
Retirement Plan
All full\-time employees hired after 10/01/2013, apart from Sworn Police Officers and Firefighters, are enrolled in the 401a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with MissionSquare. All contributions to the 401a Defined contribution plan are pre\-tax and earnings grow tax\-deferred. The City contributes 8% and employees contribute 3%. City contributions are 100% vested after one year of employment. You will be enrolled automatically and should take time to review your investment options at your earliest convenience.
Training Programs
The City is committed to provide training programs for all departments and all positions. Risk Management conducts classes in Defensive Driving, Safety, and Insurance. With rare exceptions, classes are offered during working hours, and are open to all eligible employees.
Tuition Reimbursement
All regular, full\-time employees are eligible to participate in the tuition reimbursement program.