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City of Kearney

Kearney, NE | Full Time

$122k-155k (estimate)

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City of Kearney, NE

Kearney, NE | Full Time

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Director of Utilities

City of Kearney Kearney, NE

$122k-155k (estimate)

Full Time | Business Services 1 Month Ago

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City of Kearney is Hiring a Director of Utilities Near Kearney, NE

Director of Utilities

Closes On: July 26, 2024 at 11:59 PM CST
Location: Utilities, Kearney, NE 68845
Department: Utilities-Administration
Job Status: Full-Time
Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.
Rate of Pay: $98,162 - $142,680
Status: Accepting Applications Until Filled
Details: Open until filled with 1st review on May 31, 2024.

Job Description Summary

Under general direction, oversees a large department which includes water distribution, water production, sewer collection and treatment, solid waste collection and disposal, and recycling collection. Work requires significant interpretative judgment in variation from established procedures and standards, planning, implementing, and direct a comprehensive operation and maintenance program of the Utilities Department.

Job Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day duties of the Utilities Department; plan, schedule, and supervise the operations and maintenance of the systems involved in the treatment/distribution of water, collection/treatment of wastewater, collection and disposal of solid waste, and recycling; ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations for all of the divisions; review plans for and oversee installation of new water, wastewater, solid waste disposal and recycling facilities; manage an industrial pretreatment program; manage a cross connection program; serve on the City’s Development Review Team (DRT); communicate with contractors relative to services; direct employees in sewer main, water main, pump, valve, hydrant, meter and facility installation, maintenance and operation; review complaints and take appropriate action; prepare and administer budgets; recommend type and amount of equipment, material and personnel needed; review purchase orders and expenditures; prepare and maintain records and reports; analyze and interpret cost reports work records and operating procedures; oversee or prepare reports, studies, bid specifications, quotes, grants, and project reports for various purposes; explore and develop alternative revenue sources (fees and rates); prepare specifications for purchase of equipment, materials, and facilities improvements; prepare technical reports and evaluations; assist in coordinating work and assignments with other agencies and departments; evaluate performance of personnel; has access to highly restricted information; accountable for considerable equipment and materials; responsible for large amounts of funds; make presentations to City Council and other boards and commissions; and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering field required, plus eight years of progressively responsible engineering and public works experience, including experience with water and wastewater systems, and including four years in a supervisory or administrative capacity, a master’s degree may be substituted for some work experience; preferred registration as a Professional Engineer in Nebraska. Valid Nebraska driver’s license required.

Mental Requirements

Mental Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend technically-written material.

Ability to understand and apply mathematical concepts accurately.

Ability to listen to and apply information and instructions.

Ability to organize information for concise written records.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to organize files and effectively retrieve data.

Ability to comprehend and apply computer software principles.

Physical Requirements

Work Type: Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

Climbing/Balancing: Minimal amount required

Stooping/Bending: Frequently

Stand/Sit: Sit about 85 percent of the time

Reaching: Frequent, overhead as well as horizontal

Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions

Color Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions

Hearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear

Speech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken words

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates precision equipment requiring moderate ability

Manual Dexterity: Frequently operates precision equipment requiring moderate ability

Residency Requirement

This position has a thirty (30) minute response time by way of the most direct route from the employee’s permanent residence to the employee’s assigned work site and within posted speed limits.

Disclaimer

The City of Kearney is a drug and alcohol free workplace and an EOE.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Business Services

SALARY

$122k-155k (estimate)

POST DATE

05/10/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

07/08/2024

WEBSITE

cityofkearney.org

HEADQUARTERS

KEARNEY, NE

SIZE

200 - 500

FOUNDED

1873

CEO

DUSTY RODIEK

REVENUE

$10M - $50M

INDUSTRY

Business Services

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About City of Kearney

Located squarely in the nations mid-point, Kearney is a crossroads for commerce and culture. More than 32,000 people call the Kearney area home enjoying a balance of urban amenities and Main Street America quality of life. Kearney is ranked eighth for best towns to raise a family in Nebraska, sixth nationally for the best places for millennial job seekers in the Midwest. Kearney is home to the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK), a public residential university with nearly 8,000 students and ranked as a Top Ten Regional University by U.S. News & World Report. Downtown Kearney is a historic... district featuring unique boutiques, jewelry, mens and womens apparel, furniture, fine dining, specialty pubs, nightlife establishments, and the Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA). The vibrancy of The Bricks provides the thrill of urban culture balanced with the feel of small town living. Kearney is home to 17 beautiful parks totaling 577 acres of parkland and 24 miles of trails. With enjoyable amenities including 2 marinas, 4 splash pads, 2 public swimming pools, 3 city lakes, 15 playgrounds, 1 dog park, 28 athletic fields, 16 tennis courts and many other unique facilities, amusement for all ages is guaranteed. The City of Kearney adopted the Council-Manager form of government in 1950. Under this system, the City Council acts as Kearneys legislative and policy-making body and appoints the City Manager as their chief executive officer. Under the Council-Manager form of government, the City Council acts as Kearneys legislative and policy-making body. Its five members are elected at large on a staggered basis for four-year terms. From within the Council, one member is elected as President of the Council and is recognized as Mayor. The Mayor presides over Council meetings and represents the City in ceremonial functions. More
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