Manager, Public Utilities Operations

Manager, Public Utilities Operations

The Lee County Solid Waste Department is seeking a Capital Planning and Maintenance Operations Manager to join our Fort Myersbased team. This position provides strategic leadership for the department's comprehensive capital improvement and maintenance programs, encompassing multiple specialized waste processing and administrative facilities across more than seven locations in both Lee and Hendry Counties. The incumbent will oversee an annual capital and maintenance budget of approximately $40 million and an annual operating budget of approximately $1 million, ensuring fiscal responsibility, operational efficiency, and alignment with departmental goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in capital project planning and execution, enterprise asset management, financial planning, and team leadership and development. A demonstrated commitment to process improvement, innovation, and organizational growth is highly desirable. Solid Waste is one of Lee County Government's largest and most public-facing departments, dedicated to responsible waste management practices, environmental stewardship, and strategic growth through effective operational and capital project management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees comprehensive maintenance and capital plans that align with departmental goals, operational needs, and available resources.
• Manages the development, review, and execution of the department's five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and major maintenance programs.
• Coordinates project prioritization, scheduling, and resource allocation for ongoing and planned maintenance and capital initiatives.
• Establishes, implements, and enforces policies and procedures related to maintenance operations and construction standards.
• Oversees consultants, contractors, and engineering firms; assigns responsibilities and provides direction to supervisory and project management staff.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with County departments, external agencies, contractors, and community stakeholders.
• Utilizes enterprise asset management (EAM) systems and data-driven practices to manage maintenance operations, forecast future needs, and monitor performance.
• Provides leadership, training, mentoring, and professional development for technical and administrative staff.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations and standards.
• Oversees departmental financial performance, including formulating, managing, and monitoring budgets and operating metrics, and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Represents the department by participating in professional organizations, conferences, seminars, and committees to stay informed of best practices and emerging trends.
• Serves as part of the County's emergency response operations as needed.
• Performs related work as assigned.

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE / RECOVERY ACTIVITIES : All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER : The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area. Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

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Financial Benefits :

Employee Assistance Program Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources, and information for personal and work-life issues.

Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program) Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

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Employer Lee County Government

Address P.O. Box 398 ATT : Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902

Phone (239) 533-2245