Salary : $99,843.21 - $149,764.82 Annually
Location : East Water Treatment Facility, 1620 South Seacrest Boulevard, Boynton Beach, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Utilities
Division: Utilities Administration
Opening Date: 07/14/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

Purpose of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to manage assigned divisions of the Utilities Department.
Essential Functions

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervises, directs, mentors, and evaluates assigned staff; addresses employee concerns and problems; directs work; is responsible for counseling, disciplining, and evaluating employee performance, including completing employee performance appraisals; interviews candidates for employment and makes hiring recommendations; coordinates training activities.
• Coordinates department work activities; organizes and prioritizes workload; makes work assignments; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work; troubleshoots problem situations.
• Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Consults with assigned staff to review work requirements, status of work, and problems; assists with complex or problem situations; provides direction, advice, and technical expertise.
• Communicates with the Deputy Director, Director, and other officials as needed to review department activities, provide recommendations, resolve problems, and receive advice/direction. Communicates with employees, other departments, engineers, developers, contractors, consultants, inspectors, regulatory agencies, vendors, customers, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction. Serves on committees as needed.
• Coordinates work activities with those of other departments, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, or others as needed.
• Performs administrative functions associated with the department; develops/implements long- and short-term plans, goals, and objectives; develops, updates, and implements policies and procedures; manages plant projects as needed; develops and implements division budgets, including the annual budget and capital construction budgets; reviews/approves payment requisitions, invoices, and payroll documents; prepares/reviews regulatory reports and submits them to appropriate agencies; prepares agenda items for presentation to the City Commission; coordinates emergency preparation, plans, contingencies, and response to potential disasters.
• Oversees operations and administration of water plant operations and maintenance; provides input on specifications for capital expansion; prepares permit applications; participates in regulatory inspections.
• Coordinates procurement of equipment and contracted services; researches new products, systems, and materials; obtains pricing from contractors and suppliers; prepares specifications for materials, equipment, and services; writes, prepares, and reviews bid documents/specifications; recommends award of contracts; ensures contract compliance for all contracts and specifications.
• Compiles or monitors various administrative and statistical data pertaining to departmental operations; performs research as needed; makes applicable calculations; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares or generates reports; maintains records.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, plant operational reports, regulatory reports, change orders, specifications, permit applications, budget documents, performance appraisals, agenda items, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, budget reports, equipment submittals, payroll sheets, vehicle maintenance requests, accident reports, operations reports, regulatory reports, production reports, quality analysis reports, engineering reports, contract documents, construction documents, engineering plans, blueprints, specifications, master plans, comprehensive plans, union agreements, codes, regulations, standards, manuals, maps, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards, or retains as appropriate.
• Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, project management, e-mail, or other software programs.
• Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information, guidance, and assistance; takes and relays messages.
• Responds to complaints and questions related to department operations; provides information, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

Additional Functions

• Performs the lead role in coordinating departmental safety and environmental policies and programs.
• Provides education and information to the community; meets with homeowner groups and community organizations; communicates the City Commission's vision and mission; gives speeches and presentations; prepares/distributes educational materials as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, natural/physical science, or a closely related field
• Five (5) years of previous experience that includes utility plant operations, utility engineering, construction/design, plan review, and administrative operations
• May require possession and maintenance of a valid Florida Class A Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a Professional Engineering (PE) license

Supplemental Information
Communication Competencies / K.S.A.'s

• The ability to clearly communicate department and City goals, policies, strategic plans, and other key information to employees and peers using multiple communication platforms, including e-mail and social media.
• Effectively communicates with management staff, supervisors, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, utility companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.
• Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal direction.
• Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with administrative staff, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Comprehensive knowledge of all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures relevant to utilities labs and water plants.
• Skilled at dealing constructively with conflict.
• Ability to be a positive role model and provide effective leadership.
• Ability to effectively supervise assigned staff and to expeditiously resolve employee issues and concerns.
• Ability to successfully develop collaborative working relationships with the department Director, Deputy Director, and peers, and with other divisions, departments, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, and all other stakeholders.
• Ability to successfully manage utility improvement and construction projects. Able to review data and make analytical deductions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe software; familiarity with enterprise systems such as Central Square/Naviline, NeoGov, and Workday.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements: Tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed in usual office conditions with rare exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Full-time employees (those regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week) are eligible for the City's benefit package.

The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and
Dismemberment Insurance
• City Pension Plan
• Short Term Disability and other Supplemental Plans
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 457 Savings Plan (three options)
• Paid Annual Leave / Vacation
• Bonus Vacation Hours

• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave
• Educational Assistance Program *(Depending on budget funding)
• On-site Training Program
• Wellness Program
• Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans
• Credit Union
• Tax Deferred 125 Premium Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Direct Deposit
• Social Security
Student Loan Forgiveness
Let your City of Boynton Beach employment work for you! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, your student loan balance may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. Visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice for more information or to see if you qualify.

Health Insurance
The City pays the entire premium for an eligible employee. The employee may elect to cover a spouse and/or dependent children by paying the applicable premium for the dependent(s).
Dental Insurance
Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent are paid by the employee with a contribution by the City.
Vision Care Plan
Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent(s) are paid by the employee.
Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
The City provides each eligible employee with t