Utilities Section Manager

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Orange County Utilities provides end-of-life materials management services and water resources to protect and enrich the lives of the citizens and guests of Orange County Florida. The County¿s materials management system includes two transfer stations and a disposal complex that houses two active landfills, three closed landfills, recycling activities, and support facilities that manage more than one million tons of materials annually. The County contracts collection services for more than 230,000 residential units.

The Solid Waste Management Division is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to serve as "Utilities Section Manager" in a multi-faceted solid waste and recycling management agency. This position is responsible for overseeing the Division¿s administrative support functions, including Training, Administrative Services (Human Resources, Budget, and Management Policies), and Fiscal Operations including oversight of Scale Management Operations and revenue receipts. The Manager ensures the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of all work performed within these areas.

Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of the Division Manager or Assistant Division Manager.

Job Description

General Functions :
Coordinates section activities within the Utility. Responsible for the quality and the quantity of work performed by the section. This is highly responsible professional work with extensive supervisory duties. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of the Department Manager.

Representative Duties/Assignments :

• Ensure that work within the assigned areas is completed efficiently, effectively, and in alignment with the Division¿s goals and performance measures.
• Provide oversight of the Division¿s budget development, including management, forecasting, and ongoing tracking throughout the year.
• Serve as a core member of the leadership team responsible for establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to guide Divisional priorities.
• Collaborate with other Divisions and departments within the Utility to meet internal and external stakeholder needs (Human Resources, Risk Management, Orange County Comptroller, etc.)
• Ensure Division-wide compliance with all County policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide oversight and direction for the division¿s scale house operations to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide oversight of Warehouse Operations, ensuring effective inventory management, material distribution, and adherence to safety and security standards.
• Oversee personnel onboarding, ensuring consistent orientation, training, and integration of new employees into the Division¿s culture and operations.
• Manage employee performance evaluations to promote accountability, professional development, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee the administration of corrective action processes in accordance with County policies to ensure fair and consistent resolution of performance and conduct issues.
• Oversee training programs and initiatives focused on safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
• Manage and monitor the Division¿s budget throughout the fiscal year, including preparation and submission of the annual budget
• Performs other special projects and related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor¿s degree in business administration/management, public administration, accounting/finance, organizational leadership, human resource management or similar field and four (4) years progressively responsible experience that includes extensive supervisory duties in administration, operations, fiscal oversight or related fields; or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

Preferences

• An energetic individual with the ability to leverage the skills of a high-performing team and identify and implement ideas and technology to further improve performance.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate, develop, and supervise staff across multiple functional areas.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with employees, management, vendors, and the public.
• Experience in budget development, financial analysis, and fiscal oversight, including forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and control.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the capacity to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
• Familiarity with solid waste management and recycling operations.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 11/18/2025
Close Date: 12/17/2025

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 022 - From $42.27 to $54.95
FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.

• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder .

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) . If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Address

Orange County Utilities

Solid Waste

9150 Curry Ford Road

Orlando, FL 32825

Notes

Hours: 40

Work schedule: Monday ¿ Friday from 8:00a ¿ 5:00p

Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.

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