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The Orange County Utilities Solid Waste Division is seeking a dynamic, highly-qualified individual to fill the position of Chief Engineer. This position is responsible for performing highly advanced professional, administrative and supervisory engineering work in support of the solid waste management system. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of the Division Manager.  The Division is undertaking the development of a countywide sustainable materials management plan (SMMP), which will chart the path of end-of-live material management in the County for the next 30 years; and an update to the solid waste master plan, which will identify a capital improvement plan for new facilities to be developed to meet the SMMP.  The Chief Engineer will have a key leadership role in developing these plans.  The Chief Engineer will supervise a team of professionals and ongoing facilities development, compliance, and operating activities.

Representative Duties

• Demonstrate keen engineering insight and business acumen while providing highly responsible engineering and environmental compliance leadership for the Division.
• Serve as a leader on the Division’s management team promoting cross functional communication and support.
• Provide dynamic leadership to the Environmental and Engineering Section’s team of engineers, scientists, and technicians.
• Assure the Division is in compliance with all environmental and health & safety laws, rules, and regulations.
• Provide hands-on development, review, and approval of master plans, construction plans, compliance plans, permits, and agreements associated with waste management and recycling.
• Coordinate with consulting engineers, contractors, and County staff in the design and construction of landfills including liner and leachate systems, landfill gas management systems, stormwater management systems, and final closure systems.     
• Coordinate with consulting engineers, contractors, and County staff in the design and construction of recycling facilities, transfer stations, site roadways, and other support activities.
• Provide principal management of a capital improvement plan estimated at more than $200 million over the next 10 years. 
• Prepare and update short-term and long-term schedules and budgets for capital improvement projects.
• Supervise contracts and a section budget of more than $4 million annually.
• Communicate and coordinate with regulators on important and sensitive matters.
• Support operations staff by providing technical guidance, encouragement, and problem-solving support.
• Prepare and reviews annual reports, monthly reports, and periodic updates to regulators, management, and staff. 
• Communicate with members of the public on technical matters. 
• Perform highly technical analysis and decision-making on a daily basis.  
• Provide leadership support in emergency and disaster response (e.g., hurricane preparation and cleanup).  
• Supervise the operations, management, renewal and replacement, and expansion of landfill gas, stormwater management, and leachate management systems.
• Engage with industry associations, university researchers, and other jurisdictions to assure Orange County remains on the cutting edge of technical innovation.
• Mentor and promote the professional development of staff.
• Serve as a leader or member on cross-functional teams that problem solves to meet challenges the Utilities Department and other departments and divisions across the County may face from time-to-time.
• Prepare, coordinate, and review Division agenda items and discussion reports for presentation to the Manager, Director, County Administrator, and the Board of County Commissioners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental or related engineering and eight years of solid waste management, water, wastewater, reclaimed water, or utilities engineering related experience.

                     *A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience*

• Must be licensed by the Florida State Board of Professional Engineers as a Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within six months if licensed out of state
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and competency in business applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferences

Experience with the planning, design, and construction of landfills, transfer stations, MRFs and other waste management facilities and systems, permit compliance activities, budget management responsibility, staff supervision, and supporting the operations of active waste management systems.