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Job Title
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Job Family
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Job Code
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Job Exempt
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Water Reclamation Technical Manager
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Non_Bargaining
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WRTM
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Y
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Pay Grade
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Pay Rate Type
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Minimum
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Midpoint
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Maximum
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NB116
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Salary
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$44.83
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$57.16
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$69.49
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Performs advanced engineering, administrative, and managerial work directing the technical functions of the Water Reclamation Division. Provides leadership for engineering, regulatory compliance, asset management, process optimization, capital improvement planning, and technical support for wastewater treatment plants, wastewater collection systems, reclaimed water distribution systems, and associated infrastructure. Oversees the development, review, and implementation of engineering standards, technical specifications, operational strategies, and long-range infrastructure planning to ensure reliable, compliant, and cost-effective utility operations. Serves as the Division's principal technical advisor and works collaboratively with operations, maintenance, engineering consultants, regulatory agencies, and City leadership to develop and implement innovative technical solutions. Work is performed under the general direction of the Water Reclamation Division Manager and is reviewed through conferences, reports, project outcomes, regulatory compliance, and achievement of organizational goals. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline plus five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in water or wastewater utilities (engineering, treatment process management, collection systems, reclaimed water systems, asset management, capital improvement planning, or utility infrastructure management) with at least two (2) years in a supervisory or management capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License or out-of-state Professional Engineer (PE) License required. The out-of-state license must be converted to a Florida license within 6 months from date of hire. Florida Class A Wastewater Operator License preferred
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, collection systems, reclaimed water systems, pumping stations, and utility infrastructure.
Extensive knowledge of engineering principles, utility design standards, construction practices, and capital project management.
Thorough knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and utility compliance standards.
Knowledge of asset management principles, reliability-centered maintenance, GIS, CMMS, and infrastructure lifecycle planning.
Ability to interpret complex engineering plans, specifications, hydraulic models, technical reports, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to manage multiple large-scale engineering projects simultaneously.
Ability to develop strategic plans and technical solutions supporting long-term utility sustainability.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, elected officials, and the public.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
Ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
Directs and manages the technical functions of the Water Reclamation Division, including engineering support, process optimization, regulatory compliance, asset management, and capital planning.
Provides technical leadership for the operation, rehabilitation, expansion, and optimization of wastewater treatment facilities, wastewater collection systems, lift stations, reclaimed water systems, and related infrastructure.
Oversees engineering evaluations, condition assessments, hydraulic analyses, treatment process evaluations, and asset management initiatives.
Reviews and approves engineering studies, design reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical memoranda, and construction documents for capital improvement and rehabilitation projects.
Coordinates with consultants, contractors, developers, regulatory agencies, and internal departments on engineering and infrastructure projects.
Develops engineering standards, design criteria, technical specifications, standard operating procedures, and best management practices for the division.
Provides technical oversight during planning, design, construction, startup, commissioning, and acceptance of capital improvement projects.
Leads long-range planning efforts for treatment capacity, collection systems, reclaimed water infrastructure, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
Evaluates existing treatment processes and recommends operational improvements to increase efficiency, reliability, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.
Directs implementation of asset management strategies, lifecycle replacement planning, reliability-centered maintenance initiatives, and infrastructure renewal programs.
Oversees technical compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, permits, consent orders, and utility standards.
Coordinates preparation of technical reports, regulatory documentation, engineering analyses, permit applications, and compliance submittals.
Provides engineering support during emergency response activities, equipment failures, process upsets, and infrastructure emergencies.
Assists in the development and administration of the Division's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), operating budgets, and long-range financial planning.
Reviews and monitors engineering consultant contracts, technical service agreements, and construction contracts to ensure quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
Supervises professional, technical, and administrative personnel engaged in engineering, technical services, regulatory compliance, and asset management activities.
Establishes performance expectations; provides coaching, mentoring, employee development, and performance evaluations.
Participates in the recruitment, selection, discipline, and professional development of assigned personnel.
Represents the Division before regulatory agencies, professional organizations, City leadership, consultants, developers, and the public.
Researches emerging technologies, treatment methods, regulatory changes, and industry best practices and recommends implementation where appropriate.
Prepares technical presentations, reports, budget recommendations, and correspondence.
Performs related duties as assigned.
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