Water Resources Manager



Water Resources Manager

Salary

$76,855.79 - $122,662.18 Annually

Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

1401670

Department

1-Environmental Planning & Community Resilience Division

Opening Date

09/27/2016

Closing Date

12/22/2016 5:00 PM Eastern

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Water Resources Manager. This position will remain open until sufficient applications are received.

Position is a senior-level supervisory position responsible for development and administration of regional water resource policy, planning, and management programs. Position requires strong analytical skills, an affinity for public policy, and the application of environmental principles in planning. Success in this position requires leadership through active project management, creative program development and strategic planning. Work involves supervision of administrative and program personnel and advancement of programmatic activities focused on water resource assessments, comprehensive planning, water resource diversification, water conservation, environmental protection, multi-jurisdictional initiatives, and integration of climate considerations in policy and planning. Specific activities include review and preparation of technical documents, the use of hydrologic models to guide decision-making, procurements for services, contract and budget management, legislative support, and staffing of boards and committees. Must have excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, strong presentation skills, and an ability to foster collaborations.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a professional or scientific field such as biology, ecology, environmental science, engineering, geology, hydrology or closely related field.

Requires six (6) years of experience in programs related to water quantity and quality, water resources planning or management including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Preferences:
Advanced degree in the environmental sciences or engineering.
Knowledge of regional hydrology.
Experience in interpreting hydrologic model results.
Extensive knowledge of climate impacts on water resources.
Experience in integrated water resource management.
Experience in the use of GIS.
Familiarity with environmental best practices.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance:
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
                                                                              
Emergency Management Responsibilities:
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
 
County-wide Employee Responsibilities:
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
 
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 12 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $25,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan. In addition, Broward County offers a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Pharmacy coverage, Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care.  Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.  Additional information about Broward County Benefits.

01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a professional or scientific field such as biology, ecology, environmental science, engineering, geology, hydrology or closely related field? (Must be verified in submitted application.)
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have at least six (6) years of experience in programs related to water quantity and quality, water resources planning or management, including two (2) years of supervisory experience? (Must be verified in submitted application.)
  • Yes
  • No
03
Please describe your work experience in the areas of water resources planning or management.
04
Describe your knowledge of South Florida's hydrologic system and natural environment.
05
What is your experience using hydrologic models, or in the interpretation/application of model results?
06
Describe your project management experience.
07
Describe your contract and budget management experience, including your specific responsibilities.
08
What is your experience in staffing boards, committees, and work groups? Who were the groups and what was your responsibilities?
09
Please describe your experience in working with elected officials.
10
Describe your experience in making public presentations. What topics have you presented and who has been the audience?
11
Describe your experience as a supervisor. How many staff members did you supervise, what were their positions, and what management responsibilities did you assume?
12
With what local, regional, state and federal agencies have you interacted in the last 5 years, and what are the programs with which you are most familiar?
13
Please describe your experience in preparing technical reports, planning documents, or white papers. Please attach examples or provide links to work products (maximum of 3).

Required Question

Agency
Broward County
Address
115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800
Phone
(954) 831-4000