Utilities Director

Join the Town of Davie as the next leader of our Utilities Department, a role where you will make a meaningful impact on community infrastructure, public health, and sustainable resource management.

As Utilities Director, you’ll steer the full spectrum of water and wastewater operations  including water resources, treatment, distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, reclaimed water systems, and other key utilities support functions. You will lead a dynamic team, shape strategic planning and technical operations, and ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations all while being part of an organization committed to innovation and excellence.

You’ll benefit from working in a municipality that invests in its infrastructure, and you’ll have the opportunity to lead next-generation projects to benefit the region and set new benchmarks for excellence.

This is a highly responsible role overseeing the administrative, supervisory and technical work in planning, directing, coordinating, evaluating and maintaining the operations of the Utilities Department water and wastewater infrastructure inclusive of water resources, water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment, wastewater collection, reclaimed water treatment, reclaimed water distribution and industrial pretreatment and other support areas. Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable local, State and Federal regulations pertaining to the operations. Position requires leadership, technical expertise, strategic planning and a commitment to public service excellence. Work is performed under the administrative direction of the Deputy Town Administrator.

What Makes This Role Special

• Award-winning operations: The Town’s Utilities operations have been recognized by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) under their Plant Operations Excellence Award Program Click here to learn more.
• Advanced infrastructure :The Town operates two drinking water treatment plants (including a state-of-the-art reverse osmosis facility drawing from the Floridan Aquifer), showcasing our commitment to advanced, resilient infrastructure Click here to learn more.
• Strategic projects ahead: Be part of preparing the Town for future demands through infrastructure upgrades and innovative systems, positioning Davie as an industry leader. 
• Outstanding benefits package : Enjoy a robust benefit suite including a four-day work week, executive leave, car and phone allowances, and more (detailed below).Click here to learn more

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
  • 100% paid by the Town for single coverage, 50% paid by the Town for dependents.  
• Schedule: 4 day work week - 10 hour days Monday-Thursday either 7:00am - 5:30pm OR 7:30am - 6:00pm. 
• Phone Stipend: $50/month
• Car Allowance: $400/month
• Leave: 
  • Holidays – 13 days per year. View Calendar here 
  • Executive Leave - 112 hours per year
  • Sick Leave – 3.69 hours accrued per pay period
  • Vacation Leave – Accrue 2 weeks per year, accrual rate increases every 5 years (capped at 4 weeks after 10 years of service).
  • Birthday Leave – 1 day per year after successfully passing probation
  • Quality Service – 1 day per year after successfully passing probation and other conditions.
  • Wellness Days – 2 days per year after successfully passing probation. 
• Pension/Retirement: 
  • Town Sponsored Pension – mandatory 3% contributions per pay period. Click here to learn more
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan- Employee is entitled to make voluntary contributions through the payroll to the Town sponsored 457 deferred compensation plan only.
• Longevity Bonus: 
  • Continuously employed with the Town seven (7) - nine (9) years: $1000/year
  • Continuously employed with the Town at least ten (10) years: receive $2000/year
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program -Under the U.S. Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or qualifying not-for-profit organization (federal service includes U.S. military service).Please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualifying-employment for more information or to see if you qualify.
•  The Town may provide relocation assistance for qualified candidates, subject to review and approval.