Salary: $84,797.87 – $135,337.58 Annually
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1410690
Department: EPGM Div Admin
Opening Date: 07/10/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Veterans’ Preference Notice
Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Water Resources Manager within the Resilient Environment Department.
Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.
Benefits of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan – Premiums per pay period:
Single $10.39 / Family $76.94
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – Premiums per pay period:
Single $78.64 / Family $273.13
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Paid Parental Leave
The successful candidate will be responsible for advancing county-wide water resource policy, planning, and management programs with a strong focus on effective water resource management under the pressures of climate change.
THIS POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.
General Description
This is a senior-level supervisory position responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of county-wide water resources initiatives to address urban and natural systems needs with a focus on current and future conditions planning and the application of engineering principles to help guide resiliency initiatives. Responsibilities include participation in the development and review of resilient water management strategies, administration of water resources assessment, water policy, and planning programs with extensive collaboration with local governments, water managers, and agency partners as part of integrated water resource management and multijurisdictional initiatives. Efforts will include holistic consideration of climate impacts within the urban environment, with emphasis on green infrastructure, integrated water resource management, alternative water supply development, and water resource conservation and protection. Program efforts employ advanced hydrologic models and climate change scenarios to guide planning decisions. Work involves direct coordination with the Chief Resilience Officer, supervision of program staff, review and preparation of technical documents, contract and budget management, staffing of boards and committees, and legislative support. The position also requires excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, experience with PowerPoint, and strong presentation skills. Hands-on project management are essential. Must be able to multi-task and be adaptive. Knowledge of computer modeling and interpretation is preferred.
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.
Special Certifications and Licenses
None.
PreferencesCandidates with a Ph.D. in Biology, Ecology, Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering or a related field preferred. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Develops policies, procedures, guidelines, and priorities to meet established goals of the County’s Integrated Water Resources Plan, County-wide Climate Action Plan, and the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Action Plan. Manages projects and programs in coordination with managers; directs the planning, scheduling, and coordination of program activities.
Oversees development, implementation, and update of the County’s Integrated Water Resources Plan including water management strategies, water resources assessments, policy coordination, outreach and education.
Coordinates regional water resource initiatives focused on sustainable and efficient water resource management, with consideration for drainage, flood protection, water supply and natural system needs, sensitive to water quality and quantity concerns.
Ensures the continued enhancement and robust application of the County’s hydrologic models to support informed water resource management, planning and investment under current and future conditions.
Actively integrates climate science and climate change considerations across all aspects of program activities, with emphasis on addressing impacts of sea level rise, changes in precipitation, and compound flood factors.
Supports the County’s resilience initiatives and efforts as a partner in the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact
Develops, maintains, and advances partnerships with local governments, academic institutions, water managers, the private sector, state and agency partners, at not-for-profits in furtherance of water resources initiatives, studies, and projects.
Prepares and manages operational and capital budgets; pursues funding opportunities and partnerships; prepares grant proposals; procures services; manages grant funding and contract agreements.
Prepares program reports, and tracks performance. Produces agency correspondence, briefing documents, and presentations.
Assists the Chief Resilience Officer in all matters relating to water resources development, protection, and resiliency efforts, including federal, state and local initiatives.
Provides outreach and responds to inquiries from public and government staff.
Represents the County and presents at stakeholder meetings, technical workshops and forums.
Plans, directs and supervises the activities of staff. Prepares performance reviews.
Performs related work as assigned.WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Competencies
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County’s four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
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 the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section.
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.
Agency: Broward County
Address: 115 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800
Phone: (954) 831-4000
Website: http://www.broward.org/careers
