What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Public Utilities position at Statesboro, City of (GA)?
JOB
The Director of Public Utilities directs units to include natural gas, water distribution and sewer collection, and wastewater treatment operations. The Director is a member of the City leadership team and directly supervises the Assistant Director of Public Utilities. The department includes 60 FTE and a FY 2025 budget of $23.6 million.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Plans, directs, and coordinates department work plans; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems;Ensures that department products and services are adequate, continuous, economical, and safe, and are provided in accordance with all laws, rules, regulations, and standards;Establishes appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and policies; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements appropriate changes;Directs preparations and management of the department’s capital improvement programs; develops and manages the department's annual operation and maintenance budgets;Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines department personnel;Prepares recommendations, reports, and studies on a variety of utility functions, projects, plans, and operations, and presents to the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Mayor, and City Council;Develops and implements short- and long-range department plans and goals;Evaluates and recommends the implementation of user charges, fees, and assessments for utility services;Promotes the use of natural gas through the media and customer incentive programs;Ensures departmental compliance with federal and state regulations;Coordinates with other departments on issues, programs, and projects;Exercises purchasing authority for the department;Reviews plans for natural gas, water, or sewer main extensions;Directs and coordinates the negotiation of detailed and complex utility agreements with multiple parties;Ensures that all required sampling, analysis, and inspections are performed in accordance with state and federal regulations; implements quality control measures.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The selected candidate must complete the following prior to starting with the City of Statesboro: Background InvestigationPre-Employment Urinalysis
The Director of Public Utilities directs units to include natural gas, water distribution and sewer collection, and wastewater treatment operations. The Director is a member of the City leadership team and directly supervises the Assistant Director of Public Utilities. The department includes 60 FTE and a FY 2025 budget of $23.6 million.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Plans, directs, and coordinates department work plans; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems;Ensures that department products and services are adequate, continuous, economical, and safe, and are provided in accordance with all laws, rules, regulations, and standards;Establishes appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and policies; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements appropriate changes;Directs preparations and management of the department’s capital improvement programs; develops and manages the department's annual operation and maintenance budgets;Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines department personnel;Prepares recommendations, reports, and studies on a variety of utility functions, projects, plans, and operations, and presents to the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Mayor, and City Council;Develops and implements short- and long-range department plans and goals;Evaluates and recommends the implementation of user charges, fees, and assessments for utility services;Promotes the use of natural gas through the media and customer incentive programs;Ensures departmental compliance with federal and state regulations;Coordinates with other departments on issues, programs, and projects;Exercises purchasing authority for the department;Reviews plans for natural gas, water, or sewer main extensions;Directs and coordinates the negotiation of detailed and complex utility agreements with multiple parties;Ensures that all required sampling, analysis, and inspections are performed in accordance with state and federal regulations; implements quality control measures.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The selected candidate must complete the following prior to starting with the City of Statesboro: Background InvestigationPre-Employment Urinalysis
