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Assistant Director of Public Utilities

City of Fredericksburg, Virginia
Fredericksburg, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2026
CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA

Elevate Your Career: Join Us in Building a Stable and Essential Public Utilities Team.

Hiring Range: $90,000 - $130,000 DOQ

Full-Time | Excellent Benefits | Leadership Role

What You’ll Do

The City of Fredericksburg is seeking a qualified professional to help manage the water distribution and sanitary sewer conveyance and treatment systems in our Department of Public Utilities. As the Assistant Director of Public Utilities, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the essential operations of our city’s Utilities Department through:

Strategic and Operational Planning

  • Guiding department operations and collaborating on development of departmental goals and objectives
  • Important initiatives will include management and oversight of utility maintenance, as well as system renovations and replacements over the next several years

Budget and Project Planning

  • Assist in the development and monitoring of department operational budgets and capital improvement projects.
  • Serve on the project team for the City’s ongoing renovation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant project

Supervision and Compliance

Oversight of the Utilities Department’s daily operations and - ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.Reporting

  • Preparing and collaborating on reports submitted to various regulatory agencies
  • Presenting to City Council and other groups regarding department operations and projects

Why Join the Fredericksburg Team?

A Career with Purpose

Join an experienced and supportive team that values public service, teamwork, safety, and the opportunity to develop new skills while contributing to the community every day.Comprehensive Benefits

The City offers a competitive benefits package that offers: medical, vision, and dental coverage, paid leave, paid training, and participation in the Virginia Retirement System.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science or other relevant field
  • Six to nine years of progressive responsible experience in public utilities operations and administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • Must possess a valid Virginia state driver’s license. (or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of appointment.)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Registration as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia (or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of appointment.)

Optional

  • VDEQ Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licenses
  • Project Management Professional certification

BE PART OF SOMETHING ESSENTIAL

This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to build a stable, rewarding career while serving the residents and businesses of Fredericksburg. Join a knowledgeable, dedicated team that values accuracy, fairness, collaboration, public service, and committed to the City’s Core Values.

Apply online: www.fredericksburgva.gov/careers

The position will remain open until filled.

Questions? FXBGhire@fredericksburgva.gov

The City of Fredericksburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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