IRC67627 Water Resources Director

This is very responsible professional and administrative work in directing the operations of the municipal water and wastewater utilities. Work involves overall responsibility for planning, directing and coordinating the activities of a staff of over 450 employees in the economical and efficient treatment and distribution of potable water, and in the collection, treatment and disposal of wastewater, including reclaimed water programs and provisions; and ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations; Responsibilities include providing direction and leadership for the planning, development, administration and oversight of an annual $145 million operating budget and a $100 million capital improvement budget; development and implementation of long-range plans to meet the City's future water, wastewater and reclaimed water service needs; coordinating capital improvement projects with other City departments, external vendors and contractors; the development and execution of policies, procedures, work performance and safety standards; the coordination of rate studies and recommendations for modifications of rate structures; and directing the preparation and submission of periodic and special operating, environmental and financial reports required by federal, state and related agencies. Work also requires the use of independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative and exercising a high degree of professional discretion when handling information or records; and ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations. This position may occasionally be involved in making presentations to City Administration, City Council, public groups, the public and other government agencies.

Salary: $125,242 - $195,088

Close Date: 09-25-2026 (11:59 PM)

To Qualify

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Possess a valid Bachelor's degree with major coursework in environmental engineering, civil engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
• Possess and continue to maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Have extensive experience with domestic water resources and wastewater programs.
• Have extensive knowledge of the theory, principles, modern methods and practices of the operation of water and wastewater utilities.
• Have experience, or knowledge, with planning, research, and methodology, including data analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of water and wastewater utilities related data.
• Have extensive knowledge of federal, state and municipal environmental laws and standards concerning the treatment of water and the disposal of wastewater, including provisions for reclaimed water.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, an applicant must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Possess a post-graduate degree from a college or university with specialization in environmental engineering, civil engineering, environmental science, business, public administration, or a related subject.
• Have considerable experience in standard and accelerated planning, permitting, and implementation of domestic water and/or wastewater utility systems in Florida, including considerable supervisory responsibility at a senior management level.
• Have previous experience with a municipal government water and/or wastewater program.
• Possess a professional engineering license in the state of Florida.

Selection Process

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

How To Apply

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select See Open Jobs. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans' Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.

LocationSaint Petersburg, FL, USMinimum Salary125242CurrencyUSDAmount of TravelWork At Home