Utilities Director

Utilities Director

Direct Hire

Salary Range: $148K-$200K

Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident

Benefits: Yes, a full package

Open to Relocation

Onsite

The Utilities Director is responsible for providing executive leadership and strategic direction for the City’s electric, natural gas, and damage prevention operations. This role is responsible for department-wide planning, policy implementation, budget oversight, capital planning, and system performance, while ensuring reliable service, regulatory compliance, and long-term utility capacity for the community

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, electrical engineering, public administration, project management or a closely related field; Master's degree preferred.
• A minimum of five years of upper-level leadership experience in a public utilities' organization or closely related organization. A combination of training, education, and/or experience that meet the requirements of the position will be considered.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia.
• Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desired but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directs the City’s electric, natural gas, and damage prevention operations; manages wholesale utility purchases; leads long-term utility capacity planning; administers key account procedures.
• Develops and implements short- and long-range plans for the system including projects and equipment ensuring the annual five (5) year Capital Plan is updated and addresses future needs of the City; oversees project plans and specifications along with engineering calculations and designs; oversees the work of outside professionals, including those providing design and construction services.
• Oversees, trains, assigns, directs, schedules, supervises, evaluates and disciplines personnel; ensures the development of job safety procedures and training is addressed in each utility department.
• Serves as the lead for the utility department and coordinates Emergency Management operations as appropriate; responds to and coordinates departmental response to emergency situations.
• Develops budget recommendations and manages funds; approves purchases.
• Fosters and builds relationships with industry-specific organizations such as MEAG, Gas Authority of GA, GA 811, ECG, GUCC, etc.
• Receives, investigates and resolves customer, citizen and employee concerns related to work problems and complaints; interprets policies to subordinates, other departments, and the public.
• Attends meetings of the City Council (including Council meetings, Executive Session, and community meetings) as needed.

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EEOC Compliance Statement

The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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