Utility Services Department Director (23503)

Job Title

Brevard County is an EEO and Veteran's Preference employer.

Full Time

Open Until Filled.

THIS POSITION IS APPOINTIVE SERVICE

$126,464.52 to $139,110.97 annually. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Government Center/Viera. Work Schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may require evenings and weekends as needed. Performs skilled administrative work directing, coordinating, and supervising all County water and wastewater operations, engineering, construction, and finance activities within the County's designated service areas. Supervision is given to professional, technical, and clerical staff.

REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field PLUS six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in utility engineering programs or projects, including three (3) years in the management of water and wastewater systems. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. Certification as a State of Florida Professional Engineer (PE), in accordance with Florida Statute 471, is preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain within thirty (30) days of employment, a valid Florida Driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

Benefits

Brevard County offers an attractive array of benefits for its employees, including:

Insurance:

• Employee Health and Dependent Health Insurance available at group rates Dental and Vision insurance
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance Employee Wellness Program

Retirement:

• Participation in the Florida Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program (457 Plan)

Vacation / Sick / Holidays:

• 12 Vacation Days per Year
• 12 Sick Days per Year
• 11 Paid Holidays per Year

Employee Holidays

The following holiday schedule has been approved by the Board of County Commissioners. It may not apply to all government agencies within Brevard County and does not necessarily reflect operating hours for all County offices, facilities, or services. Please check with the specific organization for particular needs.

2026 Brevard County Employee Holidays

• New Year's Day - January 1st
• Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday - January 19th
• Memorial Day - May 25th
• Independence Day - Observed July 3rd
• Labor Day - September 7th
• Veteran's Day - November 11th
• Thanksgiving Day - November 26th
• Friday after Thanksgiving - November 27th
• Christmas Eve - December 24th
• Christmas Day- December 25th
• Personal Holiday