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Water Utilities Engineering Manager

Salary

$104,217.31 - $166,747.27 Annually

Location

Employment Services, FL

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

2244-02

Department

Water Utilities

Division

Water Engineering 1503000000

Opening Date

03/17/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NA

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

The Water Utilities Engineering Manager oversees and directs all functions relating to the Water Utility's engineering needs. An employee in this class is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing engineering design and drafting activities. Work normally requires the management of and cooperation with engineering and technical subordinates. Assignments are received in broad outline and require independent work organization, formulating technical policies within the assigned specialty, and monitoring work to ensure efficient operation. The director reviews work for overall effectiveness and attainment of objectives within the assigned functions.

Please note this posting is "Continuous" and can close at ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Serves as Engineering division ,manager, directing and monitoring engineering programs and staff assigned to the section, to include the geographic information system group, new commercial development group, planning group and capital projects group.

+ Participates in and oversees the preparation of the Engineering Division’s annual operating budget and the Water Uilities’ Capital Improvement Program budget; forecasts funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments.

+ Networks with senior leadership and major stakeholders to establish strategic plans and objectives for programs or projects.

+ Develops scopes of work and project requirement packages for new projects in the portfolio, including working with stakeholders to determine the project's requirements and connecting with business and technical experts to develop project strategy and solutions for these requirements.

+ Manages and performs a variety of technical and contract administration tasks relative to assigned Capital Improvement Program projects.

+ Develops plans and specifications, monitors project activity and work schedules, prepares change orders/contract amendments, monitors contractual compliance, and facilitates payment.

+ Represents the Utility in meetings with other utilities and keeps the utility informed on state and national issues that could affect the utility's current and future engineering practices.

+ Develops and implements appropriate employee training programs and monitors employees' professional development in the work unit.

+ Maintains a current knowledge of construction standards, work methods, and technology available to improve the efficiency of construction and maintenance operations.

+ Ensures engineering design adequately addresses issues relating to public and employee safety.

+ Coordinates assigned functions and activities of this division with other city departments and divisions, other governmental agencies, and private consulting engineers and contractors.

+ Provides technical guidance for work assigned and delegates responsibility to lead engineers and technicians.

+ Oversees and is responsible for work produced by subordinate engineers.

+ Directs work planning, schedules, studies, estimates manpower needs, and develops and administers the division budget.

+ Develops materials and construction specifications to be used as standards by the division.

+ Plans the scheduling and control of authorized capital projects.

+ Maintains records of initiated projects' costs and construction data.

+ Supervises establishment of equipment operation standards and ratings.

+ Participates in design and analysis as necessary.

+ May be required to participate and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.

+ May be required to work alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.

+ Position is designated as Mission Critical.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

+ Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)

+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.

+ Six (6) years of experience in engineering work.

+ Three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

+ Must be a registered Professional Engineer currently licensed to practice in Florida.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

+ Must maintain a valid telephone number.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

+ Extensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices applied in planning, location, and design and as required for carrying out details of standardized design or assigned research.

+ Extensive knowledge of engineering principles used in designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining water utility facilities and systems.

+ Theoretical and practical knowledge of water utility system construction and maintenance practices.

+ Theoretical and practical knowledge of workforce management systems and their application in constructing, maintaining, and engineering water utility systems and plants

+ Extensive knowledge of statistical principles and applications in designing difficult engineering projects.

+ Skill in making complex engineering computations and in designing difficult engineering projects.

+ Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinate engineers and technicians.

+ Ability to plan, budget, and direct an engineering project of considerable magnitude.

+ Ability to conduct engineering research, write technical reports, and give reliable advice on complex engineering problems, plan specifications, and reports.

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective customer relations and address customer-related issues in a positive manner

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the general public and to provide leadership to contribute to a working environment that will instill employee pride, morale, and commitment to service excellence.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Work requires sedentary activities that involve walking or standing sometimes, exerting up to 10 pounds of force regularly, and routine keyboard operations.

+ The job risks exposure to no significant environmental hazards.

+ The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your email and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

City of Lakeland

2024 Summary Sheet

Annual Leave

Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows:

Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.*

Sick Leave

Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.

*NOTE: REGULAR employees with a working day other than eight (8) hours, please contact your supervisor regarding these policies.

Sick Leave Pool

Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary.

For more information contact Amanda Kaiser at 834-8768

Family & Medical Leave

Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working.

For more information contact Dawn Justice at 834-6038.

Pension Plan

Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees.

Defined Benefit Plan:

Plan C Employee 4.16%

Employer 15.66%

OR

Defined Contribution Plan:

Executives, New Hires aged 52 and older, and Fire/Police Recruits

Employee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hire

Employer 15.39%

Deferred Compensation 457 Plan:

A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees' Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time.

Maximum contribution for 2025 is $23,500; employees age 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $7,500; employees age 60-63 can also add a "catch-up" amount of $11,250.

Additionally, a match of up to 5% of salary is offered by the City in Plan C.

Holidays

Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year.

Funeral Leave

Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained through supervisor approval to attend local funeral services of persons other than immediate family.

Jury/Witness Duty

Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving. All fees received for such service may be retained by the employee. Employees subpoenaed to any civil or criminal court proceeding, which employee is not personally or monetarily interested, shall be paid as if engaged in regular work activities.

Military Leave

Allows for up to 240 hours in any one calendar year for annual military training without loss of pay or benefits for any employee in some type of reserve status for the United States Armed Forces. (see policy manual for additional information).

Maternity Leave

Refer to Family & Medical Leave for those employees who qualify. Others may take up to three (3) months leave of absence available upon approval of the Department Head. Employees may opt to utilize any combination of paid (sick or annual leave) or unpaid leave.

Leave of Absence Without Pay

Written requests are subject to approval by Department Head and City Manager or designee for less than ninety (90) days. Requests for more than ninety (90) days also require Civil Service Board approval for employees in a Civil Service classification.

Longevity Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Program provides employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) for reimbursement of tuition of approved college, university, vocational, or correspondence classes upon completion with a grade of "C" or better in credit courses only. Full reimbursement is given for courses and fees, upon approval. The program does not include reimbursement for cost of books, supplies or other related expenses.

For more information, contact Melissa Yelnick at 834-6844.

Suggestion Awards

A program designed to provide a consistent and organized method for employees to submit and be rewarded for constructive ideas for improvement. Maximum award is $1000.

For additional information, contact Kathy McNelis at 834-6348.

Direct Deposit of Paycheck (refer to handout in new employee folder)

An account must be established with the institution of your choice prior to signing up for direct deposit.

Uniforms/Equipment

Uniforms issued at no cost to employees for those job classifications which require them. Equipment is issued to employees at either no cost or discounted cost depending upon job classification.

Parking

Free while at work.

Break Periods

Employees may be permitted two (2), fifteen (15) minute breaks during the workday. The time shall be at the discretion of the supervisor.

For Information on Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance please contact Benefits at 834-6797.

For Information on Retirement Benefits, contact the Retirement Services Department at 834-8765 or 834-8797.

For Information on Firefighter and Police Officer Retirement Benefits, contact Foster & Foster at 239-333-4872.

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Do you possess a vaild State of Florida Driver's License?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you have six (6) years of experience in engineering work?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Please provide a narrative supporting your answer to the above question. Be sure to include specific job title(s), job duties, organization(s) and the dates where the work was performed. Note: The employers and dates of employment you list here must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of this job application.

05

Do you have at least three (3) years' experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Please provide a narrative supporting your answer to the above question. Be sure to include specific job title(s), job duties, organization(s) and the dates where the work was performed. Note: The employers and dates of employment you list here must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of this job application.

07

Are you a registered Professional Engineer currently licensed to practice in Florida?

+ Yes

+ No

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By clicking "Yes" below, I understand that all relevant work experience MUST be entered in the "Work Experience" section on my application. In addition, all current City of Lakeland employees must list all previous City of Lakeland work experience in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to complete the "Work Experience" section will disqualify you from the application process.

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

City of Lakeland, Civil Service

Address

500 N Lake Parker Avenue Lakeland, Florida, 33801

Phone

(863)834-8790

Website

http://www.lakelandgov.net/employmentservices