DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA

 

The Department of Public Utilities includes a staff of 239 employees, annual operating budget of $60,150,000 and an average annual capital budget of $6,500,000. A new initiative is underway for over $110,000,000 in improvements to the Utility billing system with primary focus on water treatment improvements and long range planning for drought management.

Reporting to the Assistant City Administrator, the Director of Public Utilities plans, manages, and directs the operations and services of the Department of Public Utilities including all city utilities, water and wastewater treatment systems, water distribution, sanitary collection, 20 square mile water catchment area, approximately 33,000 meters, customer service and utility billing, and other related operations of the City.

Bachelor’s degree with a major in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or closely related field and 7 years experience in a water, wastewater or public works setting to include 5 years in a management capacity with responsibility for a large division within a public utility. A State of Florida P.E. strongly preferred.

The salary range is $98,600 - $148,100. Benefits include:

•          Management Benefits Category I: $5,040 annual incentive allowance, 4 management leave days and $100,000 additional life insurance policy.

•          Executive Health Insurance

•          Deferred Compensation Plan 401(a) and 457 Plan.

•          Life Insurance (equal to one times annual salary)

•          Paid holidays (11)

•          Vacation/Annual Leave

•          Sick leave (12 days annually)

•          Flexible spending accounts

•          And more

HOW TO APPLY

Cover letter, resume, and salary history immediately to: Tom D. Freijo, Ph.D., Senior Vice President The Mercer Group, Inc. Freijo@Mercerfl.com P.O. Box 9328 Winter Haven, Florida 33883 TEL: (863) 299-3571 FAX: (863) 299-6737.  Position open until filled. EOE.  Applications in Florida become a matter of public record upon receipt.

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