Plan, direct and organize the efficient administration and operation of municipally-owned potable water, electric, waste water, storm water, solid waste and rail utilities.
Essential Job Functions
- Plan, organize, prioritize, and direct the activities of the department. Ensure the total operational effectiveness of the department. Conduct performance evaluations, counsel, discipline, hire and terminate staff.
- Submit recommendations to the City manager and City Council concerning the adoption and amendment of ordinances related to water, electric, and rail operations.
- Represent the Utilities Department at City Council meetings and prepare all required reports and presentations.
- Serve as principal staff member of the Water & Light Advisory Board.
- Serve as the Water and Light Director as provided in the city charter.
- Represent the City at meetings and conferences involving potable water, electric, waste water, storm water, solid waste and rail utility operations.
- Plan, estimate, project, and recommend needed potable water, electric, waste water, storm water, solid waste and rail services and facilities in accordance with future growth and development of the community.
- Oversee the specification, requisition and maintenance of all department equipment, property, buildings, and facilities.
- Direct the preparation and administration of department budget.
Ancillary Job Functions
- Coordinate departmental activities to ensure conformance with federal, state, and local regulations. Direct strategic planning for department and participate in strategic planning for the City.
- Serve as legislative liaison lobbying both state and federal governments.
- Provide technical services, guidance, and/or advice to other municipal departments, boards, and commissions.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered
- Bachelorâs degree in Engineering, Management or Business Administration required.
- Minimum of ten years of progressive experience in public utilities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position
- Thorough knowledge of utility financial management, rate design, and cost of service and resource planning.
- Thorough knowledge of prevailing laws, regulations, and present trends related to potable water, electric, waste water, storm water, solid waste and rail utility operation.
- Thorough knowledge of effective managerial practices and methods, and the ability to plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate, assign, and evaluate the work of subordinate employees.
- Ability to manage enterprise operations and major capital improvement projects.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with administrators, employees, legislators, boards and commissions, media representatives, and the general public.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey complex issues to various audiences.
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work under general supervision and make responsible decisions.
- Ability to use good judgment and think quickly and rationally in difficult or stressful situations.
Work Environment â Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job
- General office conditions. Exposed to moderate noise levels.
Physical Abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
- Required to use close vision, distinguish colors, and be able to focus.
- Regularly required to sit, talk and hear.
- Regularly required to have repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement to work on computer.
- Must have finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination to work on computer, telephone, and related office equipment.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
Hours/Days
8:00 am to 5:00 pm M-F, evening and weekend meetings
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