Utility Director - Public Works

• Direct and coordinate Utility Department staff and operations to ensure effective and efficient operations; hire and supervise department staff; assign, schedule, and review work; deliver or provide for work-related training/education; complete performance evaluations; conduct counseling and take disciplinary measures as indicated as required.
• Prepare overall utility budget and monitor budget expenses; review and approve departmental expenditures. 
• Oversees utility Capital Improvement Projects and ensures projects stay on schedule in both design and construction.
• Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures; ensure department personnel comply with City policies and procedures.  
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring short- and long-range plans, goals, and objectives for the water and wastewater system to meet current and future service demands.
• Prepare regular monthly reports and special reports regarding Utility Department operations as requested by City management or the City Council.
• Attend City Council meetings, as required; interface with other City and community organizations, as requested.

• Responds to inquiries and complaints from residents, vendors, contractors and consultants.
• Conducts field inspections of work in progress or upon completion.
• Remains on-call to monitor and troubleshoot operations of the utility control system.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Formal Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business, Civil Engineering, and/or related field

Relatable Work Experience: 5 years management experience in a municipal or county government and with emphasis in utility projects; 10 years of progressively responsible experience. Experience in a growing community is preferred.

Training (Licenses(s) and/or Certification(s): Valid Class C Texas driver’s license. Must be a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) with the State of Texas or must possess a Class A Water and Class A Wastewater license.

Preferred Qualifications: N/A

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

• Knowledge of and ability to apply general management principles and the City’s personnel policies and procedures.
• Knowledge (Professional, administrative, and technical) in public administration, project management, utility operations and construction, and other relevant fields.
• Knowledge pertaining to the construction, operation, and maintenance of water and wastewater plants and infrastructure, and environmental protection measures.
• Knowledge of the budgeting process, applicable City, state, and federal regulations/guidelines pertaining to areas of responsibility, and overall City operations.

• Skill in conducting inspections, investigations, and monitoring for compliance with rules, regulations, codes, and ordinances related to Utility Department services and programs.
• Skill in planning and implementing departmental procedures and objectives.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer, associated software programs, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Skill in effectively supervising and delegating duties to assigned staff.
• Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns.
• Ability to establish and maintain professionally effective relationships with external public/vendors, internal management and non-management employees, and City and other government officials.
• Ability to develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient services for the City.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as strong time and task management skills.  

Environmental Factors and Other Physical Requirements (Work Environment):

• Subject to sitting and standing to perform essential functions in an office environment, with some outdoors year-round. 
• Visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination, and manual dexterity necessary to operate office equipment.
• Sitting, standing, walking in various environments and conditions.
• Regularly scheduled for 5-day, 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday; overtime occasionally required.

Salary : $160,000 - $200,000