Structure Operations Manager (0123) (Hybrid)

Work for Our Water Resources.

Help protect one of Florida's most vital resources - water - with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).

The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public's water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

Join our Operations Bureau

Support the District's Operations Bureau providing leadership and management oversight of 5 highly technical professionals responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of the District's water control infrastructure encompasses 84 water control structures, 63 miles of canals, 8 miles of dams, 2 reservoirs and 171 secondary drainage systems. Additionally, this team provides technical support for the maintenance of the Districts infrastructure on conservation lands including the inspection and maintenance of 13 bridges.

As the Structure Operations Manager, you will coordinate operational decisions with various areas of the District and consider stakeholder input to make certain the appropriate structure operations are made as well as plan and maintain the District's asset management system including maintenance management, capital improvements, and preventative replacements. The Structure Operations Manager will participate in the District's Emergency Operations Team, responding to weather-related and other emergency events, ensuring adequate pre-incident preparation, incident response and recover, deployment of resources, and emergency communications. 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 and protect citizens of the District. Using your expertise, you'll play an important role in enhancing the results to ensure a brighter future for 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 for periodic meetings 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

Starting Compensation

Scientific Manager 1 $75,000.00 - $87,500.00

Scientific Manager 2 $85,000.00 - $105,000.00

The starting salary ranges are included for the Scientific Manager profile which reflects the minimum to approximately 50.0% 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

• Develops and implements an Asset Management Program for the District's water control structures which includes maintenance management, life-cycle management, breakdown and repair management, and capital improvement planning and implementation.

• Ensure 24-hour monitoring and operation of District water control structures and two pumping stations.

• Ensure routine assessments of the water control infrastructure and bridges are being conducted by qualified engineers.

• Hire, supervise, evaluate, develop, coach, discipline, discharge and otherwise lead and manage professional staff.

• Develop and manage the Section's budget.

• Oversee the Section's outsourcing strategies and the evaluation and selection of vendors, consultant proposals and qualifications consistent with public procurement requirements.

• Understand District-wide needs to ensure that the Section's resources are obtained, managed, retained, protected, controlled and delivered for the overall benefit of the District consistent with its Strategic Plan.

• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all levels of staff, the District Governing Board, state and local government officials, community/interest groups, the public and consulting professionals.

• Prepare and give formal and informal presentations to community /interest groups, District boards, governmental bodies and commissions and other stakeholders.

• Serve as the District's Structure Operations Section Chief in emergency management activities before, during and after major storm events and/or in conjunction with the overall emergency management strategy, operations and recovery for the State of Florida, such as in the event of hurricanes or other declared emergencies.

• Participates in District-wide projects and performs other duties as required.

Working Conditions

Most work is performed in a standard office environment, but occasional field work will be required. Performs continuous repetitive tasks, including keyboarding, with one or both hands. Occasionally lifts and carries objects up to 10 pounds. Occasionally requires bending and reaching above shoulder level. Employee will be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours, or required to be on call, including on nights, weekends or holidays, to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.

Ability to travel to other service offices or into the field, usually during the workday, is required. Occasional overnight travel is required. Occasionally required to drive an automobile for 4 hours or more at a time. Travel requirements may be more frequent during significant emergency operations events.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours, or required to be on call, including on nights, weekends or holidays, to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.

Required Credentials for Structure Operations Manager

Scientific Manager 1

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in Engineering or related field
• Four (4) years related work experience in water resource management, utilities operations and maintenance, high level project management or related activity (equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted)
• Two (2) years supervisory experience
• Valid driver's license

Scientific Manager 2

• Masters degree (or higher) in Engineering or related field
• Six (6) years related work experience in water resource management, utilities operations and maintenance, high level project management or related activity (equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted)
• Four (4) years supervisory experience
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Credentials for Structure Operations Manager

• Florida Professional Engineer
• Experience and/or training in the following:
• Principles, practices and techniques of civil and water resource engineering
• Watershed hydrology
• Open channel flow and structure hydraulics
• Project management and scheduling
• Construction management
• Modern administration and supervision principles and methods
• Budgeting processes and procedures
• NIMS/ICS protocols and management framework for emergency response

Application Process

The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, the District employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the required District application for the purpose of qualification. Applicants who are within 30 days of graduation, if selected are not allowed to start until all minimum qualifications are met.

Additional Details

This position is typically scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, out of the Brooksville, FL office, however some remote work may be available. This position is eligible for compensatory time for hours worked over 40 hours, in a week.

This position is also eligible for relocation reimbursement, limited to moving expenses, upon meeting mileage and program criteria.

Travel Required

Yes. Some travel, using District vehicle, within District's coverage area.

Accepting applications until August 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM

About Us

The District is responsible for managing the water resources for west central Florida which includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions.

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