Assistant Director, Utilities

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director, Utilities serves as the university’s operational leader and expert for all aspects of our utilities and infrastructure. Duties include but are not limited to ensuring utility plants stay in compliance with all regulatory requirements, the infrastructure is maintained at an acceptable level to support business continuity, and the building automation system is monitored appropriately.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Oversees the operational aspects of the university’s utility plants in multiple geographic locations.
• Provides fiscal oversight for all assigned cost centers including budget authority responsibility.
• Responsible for ensuring university utilities and infrastructure are maintained to established standards that supports business continuity and university operations.
• Plans, develops, and directs university preventive maintenance programs on all utility and infrastructure systems.
• Establishes and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state, local, federal regulations.
• Responsible for managing facility contract services and monitors work performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligation and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborates with faculty, staff, business partners, and vendors to ensure we are successful in supporting the university’s mission.
• Serve as technical expert on capital projects as it relates to utilities and infrastructure.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, engineering, or a related field is required.
• Three (3) years’ experience in utilities.
• May accept a combination of education and experience.
• Valid Texas driver’s license (Not subject to suspension and eligible to drive a motor vehicle owned or leased by the University of Texas System.)

Preferred Education / Experience

• Five (5) years’ of demonstrated success as a department manager for a university of higher education is required.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in written form.
• Proficiency using computers and software packages.
• Competency with building automation systems.
• Ability to provide oversite of contracted services and meet expectations related to customer service.
• Knowledge and experience with proven ability to supervise a diverse staff.
• Knowledge of hydronic, steam, and electrical distribution systems.
• Knowledge of applicable energy codes, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to prepare budgets, projections, proposals and various reports related to utility operations and repairs

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.

EEO Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.