HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-91-27 UTILITIES DIR JOB DESCRRESOLUTION NO. R-91-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE
POSITION OF UTILITIES DIRECTOR; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION OF SUCH JOB DESCRIPTION IN THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council has elected to provide City owned
water and wastewater services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that development of a
water and wastewater utility will require a commitment of
City resources including money, engineering, legal and staff; and
WHEREAS, the position of Utilities Director will be
necessary, initially to coordinate the development process of
financing, acquiring, engineering, and constructing facilities
and ultimately to direct the operations once facilities are in
place and service is delivered.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida, as follows:
SECTION I. The job description for the classification of
Utilities Director, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is hereby
adopted.
SECTION II. The City Clerk is hereby directed to supply a
copy of this job description to the Mayor and members of the City
Council and all department heads for inclusion in the Standard
Operating Procedures for the City. The City Clerk shall note the
number and date of this Resolution on said job description.
' SECTION III. Ail Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION IV.
upon its adoption.
This Resolution shall take effective immediately
The foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption by
Councilman ~~ The motion was seconded by Councilman
_ and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
Mayor W. E. Conyers
Vice Mayor Frank Oberbeck
Councilman Peter Holyk
Councilman Lonnie Powell
Councilman George Reid
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and
adopted this day of , 1991.
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
~. Co~Mayor
Kathryn-~. Q'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
ApprOved/ R.~ to Form
~l'{arles ian Nash
and Content:
City Attorney
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Utilities Director
Major Function..:
This is a responsible administrative, technical, and supervisory position involving the overall
management and operations of the city's water and sewer system. Initially, the director will
coordinate consulting engineers and special legal counsel in the planning, development,
conversion, acquisition, and/or construction of facilities. Additional responsibilities involve
determination of staffing requirements, design of departmental operations, policies,
institution of maintenance and safety procedures, and compliance with regulatory
commissions and agencies. The director is responsible for preparation of a departmental
budget and monitoring appropriate expenditures.
Illustrative duties:
Professional duties include general direction of the wastewater and water systems,
laboratory testing, quality control, analysis of costs for projects, review construction and
repair needs and recommend projects as required, and direction of work assignments of
proper maintenance and compliance with procedures, laws and codes. Supervisory duties
encompass program planning, delegation of responsibilities to subordinates and coordination
and monitoring of activities to achieve performance objectives. The director participates
in personnel functions as to departmental staffing requirements, evaluation of candidates
for hire, promotion, training and development, and problem resolution. Technical
responsibilities entail purchase of needed equipment and materials and supplies as required.
Administratively, the director prepares the budget for departmental activities, and
coordinates work activities and programs with other city programs and projects.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The director should possess a high level of understanding of equipment and facilities in the
water and wastewater industry and exhibit a thorough knowledge of modern techniques,
methods, procedures, principles, and equipment and be able to apply such knowledge to
daily operations. This includes chemical, biological, and physical processes used in water
and sewage treatment and of standard methods of chemical analysis used in testing these
processes, as well as knowledge of installation and operation of equipment, piping systems
and other methods which may enhance existing techniques. Additional concerns are
identification of occupational hazards and promotion of appropriate safety precautions
among subordinates. The director must be capable of managing departmental operations,
work directly with subordinates and staff, and coordinate activities to optimize day-to-day
work efficiencies and maintain high employee morale.
Training and Experience:
Bachelor degree in civil or sanitation engineering with progressively responsible utility
engineering and management experience. Must be P.E. or reasonable expectation of
attaining P.E. within 12 months of appointment.
Approved by Resolution No. R-91-27, August 28, 1991
City of Sebastian, Florida
Job description - Public Utilities Director
Addendum
The training and experience requirements for Utilities director in other group III cities
range from a high school diploma with some college courses to a bachelor degree in
engineering and attainment of P.E. credentials. Salaries, of course, vary according to those
skills and levels of experience. Sebastian has indicated a desire to hire an engineer and can
therefore expect a salary level at the higher end of the salary continuum. My salary study
of those cities within a population range of 1,000 of Sebastian proffers an indicated salary
range of approximately $31,400 to $41,800 annually. The average of those participating
cities is $37,500. I submit that we will be hard pressed to secure a P.E. with the requisite
level of experience at less than the high average of the continuum, or $41,800.
Collateral staff:
During the investigative and design phase of the development of a utilities department, the
department would consist only of a director and an administrative secretary. As the plant
begins to develop, collateral staff will be added as required. The following job positions
are descriptive of those positions that may be required:
Certified Plant Operator/Mechanic
Environmental Technician
Maintenance Electrical Mechanic
Water Plant Operator
Chief Well Mechanic/Technician
Lift Station Attendant
Maintenance Worker
Wastewater Plan]Operator
Sprayfield Plant Operator
Manager of Maintenance and Field Operations
It is anticipated that the finance department will provide administrative support concerning
billing and collection, and payroll and accounting. These duties may require the addition
of a billing and collection clerk (Account Clerk II). The advent of a new computer system
in finance is likely to increase speed and efficiency in the department to minimize the need
for additional staff. The director of finance is currently reviewing appropriate computer
systems and software to accommodate utility billing.
Approved by Resolution No. R-91-27, August 28, 1991
City of Sebastian, Florida
Job description - Public Utilities Director
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