Water Treatment Operations Director

2 months ago

Kissimmee, United States Toho Water Authority Full time
General Description

Who We Are:
Toho Water Authority (Toho) is the largest provider of water, wastewater and reclaimed water services in Osceola County. Formed in 2003 by a special act by the Florida Legislature, it currently serves over 160,000 customers in St. Cloud, Kissimmee, Poinciana and unincorporated areas of Osceola Polk and Orange counties. Toho was established for the sole purpose of providing regional stewardship over water resources in Osceola County.

Toho currently operates 14 water treatment facilities and nine wastewater treatment facilities to provide efficient and reliable water services. With a 600-person workforce, Toho treats and distributes approximately 51.6 million gallons of potable water and reclaims 34.3 million gallons of wastewater each day. Toho has positioned itself as a respected leader in water, a valued community partner, and an employer of choice.
Toho is governed by a seven-member board of supervisors responsible for approving all its operating policies and its $114 million operating budget.

About The Role:
This position provides leadership, oversight, and support for the Water Operations Division, which includes the Water Treatment staff and Facilities (including distribution system booster pump stations) and the Water Quality Management + Hydrant/Valve Team.
Toho Water Authority (Toho) is the largest provider of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water services in Osceola County, FL. They continue to grow and are committed to sustainable water reuse for aquafer recharging and crop irrigation.
The attitude and culture at Toho are innovative, almost like a start-up, and with a growth mindset. Current facilities range in size from the North Bermuda Water Reclamation Facility under design to increase capacity to 16 MGD to small 1 MGD unstaffed treatment sites.
Some exciting projects that Toho is undertaking include the new Shingle Creek Surface Water Treatment Facility and the development of the Cypress Lake alternative water supply reverse osmosis desalination treatment plant.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Oversees Capital and Operating Budgets including: Preparation of budgets; Reviews expenditures relative to the budgets; Processes and approves requisitions; Reviews and approves invoices; Requests/approves funds transfers when/if needed.
  2. Provide oversight and support for the water treatment and water quality management teams through regular (at least weekly) meetings. Meet regularly with each foreman and section manager individually.
  3. Maintains records, prepares reports, and composes correspondence relative to the work.
  4. Develops and implements program goals and plans; recommending, formulating and implementing procedures, policies, and guidelines.
  5. Assists staff in overcoming internal and external obstacles to improving performance and reducing costs.
  6. Drives succession planning and leadership development.
  7. Evaluates and verifies employee performance by establishing goals; reviewing annual and interim job performances; and providing guidance to staff.
  8. Develops, oversees, and ensures successful implementation of various staff certifications, and training.
  9. Oversees water quality investigation and improvement programs from the source raw water to the receiving customers. This includes treatment plant process improvements and distribution system management techniques, tools, and programs.
  10. Manages and collaborates with consultants. Effectively communicates and collaborates with Toho Water Authority internal groups (including senior leadership).
  11. Supports development and review of Water Supply Plans (WSP), from new source water to recommendation of distribution infrastructure improvements. Manages the implementation of new water programs, including new distribution system component management.
  12. Evaluates the effectiveness of performance measures in guiding decisions that support current organizational goals and strategies; develops and implements changes as necessary.
  13. Ensures successful department regulatory compliance reporting. Develops and implements proactive customer and internal communications when/if water quality is, or could be, problematic.
  14. Serves as a liaison with other agencies, municipalities, and organizations.
  15. Performs related work and/or related special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

How to Apply:

We have partnered with Smith & Wilkinson on this critical search. To hear more about this role and to learn if you might be a good fit, please reach out to Ben Chadwick at Smith & Wilkinson today.

Contact:
Ben Chadwick
Partner, Director of Engineering & Environmental

Health, Dental, and Vision Medical Insurance

Employee Onsite Wellness Center

401(a) and 457 Retirement Plans

Retirement Match

Group Basic Life Insurance / AD&D

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick Time / Sick Bank

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account Program

Dependent Care (FSA)

Longevity and Christmas Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

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