Deputy Director, Public Utilities/Operations

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Deputy Director, Public Utilities/Operations

Salary

$95,765.27 - $153,224.43 Annually

Location

FL, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2020-121

Department

Public Utilities Administration

Opening Date

09/17/2020

Closing Date

12/8/2021 10:00 AM Eastern

The Position

JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Director of Public Utilities, plans, organizes and directs all activities for Water Systems, Wastewater Systems, Stormwater, Laboratory and Industrial Pretreatment.  Supervision is exercised over key subordinate personnel who in turn are responsible for operations, maintenance, waste collection, water distribution and support services.  The employee must exercise extensive initiative and independent judgement in solving problems as they develop in order to maintain the continuous effective, efficient and safe operation of Utility Facilities.  Work is performed with wide latitude in the use of independent judgement and selection of work methods and procedures subject to executive directive and review by the Director of Public Utilities and local, state and federal requirements pertaining to these activities.  Work is also reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of the operational success of Utility Systems and achievement of objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:           

  • Insures that the following operations: Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, Stormwater, Laboratory and Industrial Pretreatment are functioning in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency, Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Broward County Office of Natural Resource Protection.
  • Coordinates the daily activities of the Public Utilities Department Operational Divisions; establishes operational and administrative policies, confers with and advises staff on technical/administrative/personnel problems in their assigned areas.
  • Provides operational and administrative assistance to the Director; prepares operational budget and reviews capital improvement operating budget.
  • Handles grievances and discipline, reviews employee performance evaluations, interviews and makes recommendations regarding hiring of senior management and approves salary increases and promotions.
  • Works with the Director and senior management to assure:  strategic planning and issues definition; to develop policies and procedures; to determine direction to be taken as related to timing and processes for plant expansion, organizational changes and system priorities.
  • Serves as a member of the City Negotiating Team for collective bargaining.
  • Effectively and positively represents the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
  • Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
  • Performs related work as required for this position description only.

The Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in engineering, science or business administration; supplemented by ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in utility operations including at least five (5) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: 

  • Knowledge of federal, state, county and municipal laws and regulations relating to water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment and collection, stormwater regulations and industrial pretreatment.
  • Knowledge of chemical and physical processes involved in the treatment of water and wastewater.
  • Knowledge of municipal organizations, programs and policies, union contract provisions and applicable safety rules and regulations.
  • Ability to write and present reports in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, regulatory agencies, officials and the general public.
  • Skills in negotiating with officials, regulators and other relevant parties.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.

The Examination

Examination: Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: written examination, performance examination, education and experience evaluation, oral examination and/or other job related examinations.

You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by mail. A passing grade is required on each part of the process. Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months. Your examination results will be sent by email as soon as possible after the grading is completed.

Final passing grades are used to determine a candidate's position on the eligibility list of successful candidates. Departments fill vacancies from this list. The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified. Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance. Your name will remain on a register for one year for open competitive examinations and two years for closed competitive except where labor contract conflicts.

Your name may be removed from an eligibility list prior to one year according to Hollywood's Civil Service Ordinance or labor contracts. Your eligibility may be cancelled if you refuse a position or if you are not available for work. You are responsible for notifying the Employment Office, in writing, of any change in your address or telephone number.

Special Accommodation and Communication Needs: The City of Hollywood provides necessary reasonable accommodation in the examination process upon request to persons with disabilities. Such requests must be made PRIOR to any scheduled examination.

Veteran's Preference:   The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible.  Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes.  For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. 

Additional Information

All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.
 
Employment of Relatives:  The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees.   Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions:
 

  • The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
  • The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
  • The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.
 
As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216.
 
All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications). 
 
The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer. 

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS FOR EXECUTIVE, MANAGEMENT, & TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES
 
Annual Leave:
Executive, Management, and Technical level employees shall accrue two hundred (200) hours of vacation leave per vacation year, except for vacation leave directly approved by the City Commission (the vacation leave year shall begin on October 1st and end on the following September 30th). Employees in these classifications shall be required to utilize eighty (80) hours of vacation during the vacation year for which it is earned or it will be lost at the end of the vacation year (In individual circumstances, the City Manager may determine that vacation that is unable to be used may be paid out rather than lost or may remain in the employees bank). The remaining days may be carried forward and must be used within fifteen (15) months following the vacation year in which the leave is earned or be liquidated by cash payment at the end of the fifteen (15) month period. Such leave that is liquidated by cash payment shall be paid at the employee's rate of pay when the vacation time was earned. Such leave shall be earned on an accrual basis of 7.69 hours per bi-weekly pay period.

Sick Leave:
Executive, Management & Technical employees accrue eight (8) hours of sick leave per month with no limit on the amount that is accumulated. 
Accrued sick leave shall be terminally paid at the following rates in relationship to years of service with the City:
Accrued Sick Leave Payout
  • Less than five (5) year                               20% sick leave
  • Five (5) to ten (10) years                           40% sick leave
  • Ten (10) or more years                              80% sick leave
 
Upon the accumulation of 200 sick leave hours, all employees have the option of converting up to forty-eight (48) hours of sick leave to vacation leave.
 
Employees may participate in the City's Sick Leave Pool Program upon the completion of one year of employment and with a minimum accumulation of ninety-six (96) hours of sick and/or vacation leave.  This program entitles eligible employees to participate in extended sick leave benefits for cases involving non-work related catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries.

Personal Leave:
Executive, Management & Technical employees shall accrue forty (40) personal leave hours per fiscal year.  The personal leave year shall begin on October 1st and end on the following September 30th.  Personal leave days will not accumulate from year to year and cannot be liquidated by cash payment.

Paid Holidays:
Executive, Management & Technical employees may receive the following paid holidays: 
New Year's Day                                        Labor Day                                  Christmas Eve
Martin Luther King's Birthday                   Veteran's Day                              Christmas Day
President's Day                                         Thanksgiving Day                     New Year's Eve
Memorial Day                                            Day after Thanksgiving                              Employee's Birthday                                  Independence Day            

Insurance:
Medical
Executive, Management & Technical employees and families shall be provided the option of coverage in the City's health insurance plans.  The City will contribute 80% of the premium for employees electing single or dependent coverage on the OAP plan and the employee will be responsible for contributing 20% of the premium; The City will contribute 100% of the premium for employees electing single coverage on the OAPIN plan.  For employees adding dependents, the City will contribute 90% toward the premium and the employee will be responsible for contributing 10% of the premium. 

For 2022, the biweekly rates are as follows:
Medical OAP
Employee Only: $79.50
Employee +1: $159.00
Employee + 2 or More: $254.40

Medical OAPIN
Employee Only: $0
Employee +1: $35.59
Employee + 2 or More: $78.30

Each member shall have the option of completing an annual wellness preventative physical through the City's contracted provider currently named Life Scan with the costs of the scan paid for by the City up to $500 for each member which includes a comprehensive medical evaluation, ultrasound imaging, cardio-pulmonary assessments, vision and hearing test, and extensive laboratory blood profiles.

Dental
Executive, Management & Technical employees shall be provided group dental with $19.00 of the monthly premium costs paid by the City.  There are three benefit plan offerings. 

For 2022, the biweekly rates are as follows:
Dental PPO  Low 
Employee Only: $5.17
Employee +1: $14.80
Employee + 2 or More: $23.69

Dental PPO High
Employee Only: $21.37
Employee +1: $40.68
Employee + 2 or More: $58.51

Dental DPPO Buy UP
Employee Only: $25.11
Employee +1: $46.82
Employee + 2 or More: $66.86

Vision:
Executive, Management & Technical employees shall have the option to purchase vision coverage through payroll deductions.

Three plans are offered.
VSP Option 1 
Employee Only: $2.36
Employee +1: $4.73
Employee + 2 or More: $7.61

VSP Option 2
Employee Only: $3.87
Employee +1: $7.73
Employee + 2 or More: $12.45

VSP Option 3
Employee Only: $4.44
Employee +1: $8.87
Employee + 2 or More: $14.28

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA);
Executive, Management & Technical employees will receive from the City a "use it or lose it" Health Reimbursement Account annually.  The amount to the employee is determined by the employee's medical enrollment status or if no coverage is elected then it will default to the lowest level.  The level of the City contribution will be reevaluated once a year.  The levels are: Single or no coverage = $400; Employee plus one = $600; and Employee plus two or more = $1000.   In addition, the employee may establish and contribute to a Flexible Spending Account.

Life:
Executive, Management & Technical employees shall be provided with term life insurance of $100,000 with all premium costs paid by the City. Employees shall have the option of purchasing additional term life insurance at group rates up to an additional maximum amount of $475,000.       

Long Term Disability:
Executive, Management & Technical employees receive Disability Salary Replacement Insurance that will provide for a 60% base salary benefit after a ninety (90) day waiting period.  During the ninety (90) day waiting period, an employee may utilize accrued sick and vacation leave.  Upon entering the program, the employee may continue to use sick and vacation leave to make up the difference between 60% of salary and 100% of salary.

Pension:
Executive, Management & Technical employees (except the City Manager and City Attorney) are required to participate in the City Pension Plan. All employees will be required to contribute 8% pretax dollars to the employee's retirement fund.  An employee is vested in the pension plan after seven years of continuous service.  To be eligible for normal retirement an employee must be age 65 with 7 years of service, age 62 with 25 years of service or age 60 with 30 years of service. An employee's pension is determined by averaging an employee's highest 5 consecutive year's annual base salary over the last 10 years of the employee's service using a 2.5% multiplier.  To file a claim for benefits under the General Pension Plan or to receive a copy of the Plan or a copy of the Summary Plan Description (SPD), contact the COHERF Pension Office at 954-921-3333.

Longevity Compensation:
Executive, Management & Technical will receive the following longevity compensation based on continuous years of service with the City:
  • 10 years of service      5%
  • 15 years of service      3%
  • 20 years of service      2%
Vehicle Allowance and Cell Phone Stipend:
Executive employees may be provided with the use of a City vehicle or a car allowance or $400 per month.  Management employees may be provided with the use of a City vehicle or a car allowance or $300 per month. Such benefit shall be determined at the sole discretion of the City Manager.

Executive, Management & Technical employees may be provided with a cellular phone allowance of $70.00 per month.  Such benefit shall be determined at the sole discretion of the City Manager.

Tuition Reimbursement:
Executive, Management & Technical employees are eligible to apply for tuition reimbursement in accordance with the following guidelines:
 
Graduate                            Benefit
Grade of B or Better          100% Reimbursement at State tuition rates
Grade of Pass                    100% Reimbursement at State tuition rates
 
Undergraduate                   Benefit
Grade of C or Better          100% Reimbursement at State tuition rates
Grade of Pass                    100% Reimbursement at State tuition rates
 
Reimbursement may not exceed $1,800 for any employee in any one fiscal year. Any coursework eligible for reimbursement must have a direct relationship to the job requirements of the employee's position.
 
Reimbursement may only be provided for attendance at an accredited college or university. Employees enrolled in a technical or vocational institution shall not be eligible for tuition reimbursement under this program.
 
Reimbursement shall be available for books and course fees subject to the approval of the Department/Office Director and City Manager or designee. Tuition is subject to the approval of the Department/Office Director and City Manager or designee.
 
Employees who receive benefits under this program, who voluntarily leave the City's employment within two (2) years of receiving such benefit, shall be responsible for reimbursing the City for the entire cost of this benefit.
 
In order to the considered for Educational Reimbursement, all coursework must be properly approved prior to the beginning of the class by the Department/Office Director and the City Manager or designee.

Other Offerings:
Executive, Management & Technical employees have the option of joining the Sun Credit Union.

Executive, Management & Technical employees have the option of participating in payroll Direct Deposit.

Executive, Management & Technical employees have the option of participating in Pre-paid Legal/ID Theft Protection Plans and Supplemental Insurance through voluntary payroll deductions.

Executive, Management & Technical employees are eligible to participate in the City's Work/Life Assistance Program offering a wide range of services and support.
 
IMPORTANT NOTICE – This document 'BENEFITS SUMMARY', is intended only as a summary of some of the benefits employees may be entitled to as an employee of the City of Hollywood.  This is NOT a legal document, does NOT represent any guarantees, and is subject to change at any time.

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Which best describes your level of education?
  • No High School Diploma/GED
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Some College
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
02
How many years of experience do you possess in utility operations?
  • No Experience
  • 1-4 years
  • 5-8 years
  • 9-12 years
  • 13-16 years
  • 17-20 years
  • 21-24 years
  • 25+ years
03
How many years of supervisory or administrative experience do you possess in utility operations?
  • No Experience
  • 1-2 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 5-6 years
  • 7-8 years
  • 9-10 years
  • 11-12 years
  • 13+ years

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