Description
Lead the Future of Water in Southwest Florida
Are you a forward-thinking utility leader ready to make a lasting impact? Lee County, one of Florida’s fastest-growing regions, is searching for a visionary Director of Utilities to guide one of the state’s most dynamic water and wastewater systems into the future.
As the Director, you’ll lead a team of over 300 talented professionals delivering high-quality water and wastewater services to more than 250,000 customers every day. With an annual operating budget of $98 million and $894 million in capital projects planned through 2030, you’ll shape how Lee County grows, building sustainable infrastructure, championing innovation, and ensuring resilient, customer-focused service.
Why Lee County Utilities?
Lee County Utilities (LCU) Is a Technologically Advanced And Progressive Organization Serving a Rapidly Expanding Region Along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Our System Includes
- 5 water treatment plants covering 200+ square miles and 1,400+ miles of water lines
- 5 wastewater treatment plants across 160+ square miles and 900+ miles of mains
- Delivery of 25+ million gallons of clean water and treatment of 11+ million gallons of wastewater daily
LCU’s success is built on innovation, reliability, and a commitment to environmental stewardship, backed by the support and stability of the Lee County Board of County Commissioners, the region’s third-largest employer.
Duties and Responsibilities
Your Leadership Mission
Reporting To An Assistant County Manager, You’ll
- Provide strategic vision and operational leadership for a full-service utilities department
- Inspire and mentor a high-performing, service-driven team
- Drive innovation and efficiency across all divisions; from field operations to long-term planning
- Strengthen collaboration with county leadership, commissioners, and community partners
- Lead major infrastructure and capital improvement projects that will define the region’s growth
- Ensure resilience, compliance, and excellence in all aspects of utility service delivery
This is your opportunity to lead from the front; guiding an essential public utility in a region known for its growth, natural beauty, and community pride.
Education, Experience, Licensing
Ideal Candidate Profile
We’re looking for a visionary, collaborative, and results-oriented leader who brings:
- A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressively responsible experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role
- Expertise in budgeting, fiscal management, and regulatory compliance
- Deep understanding of the water and wastewater industry and local government operations
- A people-first leadership style that builds trust, engagement, and excellence across teams
Supplemental Information
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Lee County offers the best of professional challenge and personal reward:
- A collaborative, forward-thinking government organization that values innovation and integrity
- Comprehensive benefits, including low-cost medical coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- 11 paid holidays, generous leave accruals, and flexible supplemental coverage options
- The opportunity to live and work in beautiful Southwest Florida, home to award-winning beaches, world-class recreation, a strong economy, and a vibrant, growing community
Learn more about Lee County Utilities: www.leegov.com/utilities
Watch our story: Lee County Utilities Overview Video
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.
Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.
Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.
For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.
To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf
Health Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
- Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Medical Reimbursement Account
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
- Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
- Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
- Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)
- Optional Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)
- Short-Term Disability
- Sick Leave Pool
- Flu vaccinations
- Wellness Programs
Financial Benefits
- Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Two Retirement Plan Options:
- FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
- FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)
- Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
- Financial Savings/Management Programs
- Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union
- Employee Leave Benefits
- Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave
- Family and Medical Leave
- Military Family & Medical Leave
- Educational Leave
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.
