Description

Join our Water Resources Bureau 

Support the District’s Water Resources Bureau in this challenging and rewarding position. Join us in this professional level technical and administrative project manager position in support of the Water Supply Section, working with water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utilities and/or water supply authorities planning and implementing large-scale, regional projects in coordination with project teams, cooperators, and other staff. This opportunity offers an ability to make an impact on the organization and provides flexibility and a true work-life balance. You’ll have the chance to work with a wide range of teams in this promising position, each of which plays a vital role in our efforts to preserve our most valuable natural resources. Using your expertise, you’ll play an important role in enhancing the results to ensure a brighter future for the environment of Florida.

The District supports employees who prefer a flexible schedule or a remote work schedule so that they can enjoy their time outside of the District through work-life balance. This role is considered hybrid, which means the employee will be required to come on-site and work a portion of their time remotely (must live in Florida).  Come build a career that is challenging, fulfilling, and helps support the District’s mission to protect Florida’s water resources.

District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) District Total Contribution 13.63%
• 9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
• Medical and dental insurance (91- 97% District paid)
• Vision insurance
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability (District Paid)
• Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts
• Flexible schedule for work-life balance
• Legal and Identity Theft protection
• Wellness program
• Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
• Tuition reimbursement ($5,250/year)
• State adoption benefit qualified employer
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Transfer in years of service for other public sector work – towards the FRS program and sick time

Compensation:
Project Manager 1 $53,589.00 - $72,931.50
Project Manager 2 $57,875.00 - $78,741.00
Project Manager 3 $61,254.00 - $84,423.00

The starting salary ranges are included for the Project Manager profile which reflects the minimum to approximately 50% of the respective pay grades. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.

Essential Functions
Provides technical guidance in support of long-range water supply and water resource development planning related to alternative water supply and reclaimed water projects.
Coordinates with and participates in Regional, State, and National alternative water and reclaimed water organizations.
Depending on experience, may act as the technical contact, coordinator, or lead on large scale regional teams, and oversee the work of assigned staff or contractors.
Analyzes all features associated with the development of alternative water supply and reclaimed water projects including feasibility, planning, design, cost effectiveness, and construction of project components based on sound engineering principles.
Conducts technical review of projects within expected time frames and established requirements. Applies appropriate analytical techniques to alternative water supply and reclaimed water projects and makes sound recommendations.
Performs project management duties, review of applications for our Cooperative Funding Initiative, contract negotiations, and cost tracking against budgeted funds.
Serves as a technical resource and liaison between water supply utilities, other agencies, local governments, consultants, and members of the public. May provide assistance with the Septic to Sewer projects in coordination with the District’s Springs program.
Evaluates annual reclaimed water use data submitted by the utilities and coordinates timely review of the annual FDEP Reuse Inventory.
Develops and maintains the District’s alternative water supply and reclaimed water web pages, dashboards, statutorily required reports and other related correspondence, and provides updates to key stakeholders as needed.
Monitors FDEP Rulemaking on alternative water supply and reclaimed water topics.
Provides assistance and coordinates with Regulatory team on all aspects of reclaimed water issues.
Uses appropriate software, databases, modeling systems, and other technology.
Communicates scientific and technical information in various formats such as charts, graphs, briefings, reports, and/or presentations.
Participates in and coordinates in emergency management activities, other departmental activities, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Credentials for Reuse Coordinator  

Reuse Coordinator 1
Associates degree (or higher) and three (3) years related work experience in project management OR Bachelors degree (or higher) in environmental science, hydrogeology, engineering, and/or related field and one (1) year related work experience in project management
Valid driver’s license 
Reuse Coordinator 2
Bachelors degree (or higher) in environmental science, hydrogeology, engineering, and/or related field
Three (3) years related work experience in project management
Valid driver’s license
Reuse Coordinator 3
Bachelors degree (or higher) in environmental science, hydrogeology, engineering, and/or related field
Four (4) years related work experience in project management
Valid driver’s license
Preferred Credentials for Reuse Coordinator  
Experience working on alternative water supply and reclaimed water projects
Project Management Professional Certification