Description
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 fullservice municipality with a strong commitment to infrastructure investment, environmental stewardship, and longterm 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 seniorlevel 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 preemployment 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
