The City of Lake Worth Beach, Florida (pop. 40,000), is seeking a highly qualified and experienced water resources professional to serve as Assistant Director of Water Utilities. This position offers an opportunity to join the senior leadership team of a vibrant coastal city and play a key role in the planning, management, and delivery of essential public utility services.

Lake Worth Beach is a full‑service municipality with a strong commitment to infrastructure investment, environmental stewardship, and long‑term resiliency. The City operates complex water, wastewater, and stormwater systems that serve a diverse and engaged community.

Lake Worth Beach is a unique coastal community in Palm Beach County, known for its authenticity, diversity, and strong civic pride. The City is recognized as an arts and culture hub, with a vibrant downtown, historic neighborhoods, and direct access to the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway.

The Assistant Director of Water Utilities serves as a senior‑level engineering and management professional, reporting directly to the Director of Water Utilities. The position assists in the administration, planning, design, construction, and operation of the City’s water, sewer, and stormwater systems. They provide advanced technical expertise, oversees complex capital improvement projects, supports budget development, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and regional regulations. This position exercises substantial independent judgment and serves as acting authority for the Department in the Director’s absence.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution in Water Resources, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, or in a related field, with emphasis in Public Administration.

• Ten years' progressively responsible experience in the management of a public or private sector public water or wastewater utility; and experience in issues affecting government with at least five (5) years in a supervisory role is required. An equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

• Master’s degree may substitute for required experience.

• Active Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is highly preferred.

The hiring salary range for this position is $96,215 - $129,375 + DOE/Q The City of Lake Worth Beach offers a variety of benefits to its employees. A link to the current benefits handbook is here: Lake Worth Beach Benefits Handbook 

Candidates can apply online at www.GovHRjobs.com with a resume and cover letter. The deadline for application is June 12, 2026. For more information, contact Sarah McKee, MGT Senior Consultant, at 847-380-3240 ext. 120. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of reference checks and pre‑employment requirements.

The City of Lake Worth Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. No applicant or employee will be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

The State of Florida has strong public record laws. Candidates are advised to be aware that all aspects of this recruitment are open to public records requests throughout the process.

Veterans Preference awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute

The City of Plant City, Florida, is seeking a forward-thinking, collaborative engineering leader to serve as its next City Engineer.

Strategically located along the I-4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando, Plant City (population ~42,700) offers the best of both worlds—small-town character with access to major metropolitan markets.  Known as the “Winter Strawberry Capital of the World,” the community is recognized for its safe, walkable neighborhoods, historic districts, quality schools, and strong sense of civic pride.  Continued growth and economic development are driving ongoing investment in public infrastructure and capital improvements.

Reporting to the City Manager, the City Engineer serves as the City’s chief professional engineer and a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for guiding infrastructure planning, capital investment, and engineering operations. This position provides strategic advice to senior leadership and elected officials on infrastructure priorities, resiliency, and long-term risk.

Key responsibilities include leadership of the Engineering Department (14 FTEs), oversight of the City’s capital improvement program, stormwater management and regulatory compliance (MS4/NPDES), floodplain administration, and engineering review of private development. The City Engineer works in close coordination with other departments to ensure integrated infrastructure planning and delivery.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong, strategically minded leader with the ability to operate effectively at both operational and executive levels.  Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field (master’s preferred) and at least seven (7) years of progressively responsible engineering experience, including leadership responsibility for staff, budgets, and capital projects. Ten (10)+ years of experience is preferred.

A Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license is required, or the ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity within three (3) months. Experience with stormwater systems, NPDES/MS4 compliance, floodplain management, and FEMA programs is expected. A Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) designation is preferred, or the ability to obtain one.  Training or experience in public-sector leadership or organizational management (e.g., CPM or similar programs) is valued.  National Incident Management System (NIMS) training will be required within one (1) year.

The salary range for this position is $112,611–$183,580, with a starting salary dependent on qualifications. The City offers a competitive executive compensation package, including a $4,800 annual vehicle allowance, 8% City contribution to a 401(a) retirement plan, comprehensive benefits, and no state income tax.

The first review of resumes will occur on May 25, 2026; the position will remain open until filled.

For additional information or to apply, visit www.SRNsearch.com. Questions may be directed to S. Renée Narloch & Associates at 850.391.0000 or info@SRNsearch.com.

The City of Plant City is an equal opportunity employer. Under Florida’s Public Records/Sunshine Laws, applications and resumes are subject to public disclosure.