Assistant Director of Utilities

Description

Provides leadership and performs managerial, planning, and administrative work functions associated with short-term and long-term operations, repair, and maintenance of the City’s water, wastewater treatment, natural gas, electric and telecommunications utilities. Serves as backup to Director of Utilities; fills in as primary decision-maker and contact in the absence of Director of Utilities; performs special projects and tasks; assists with strategic planning and budgeting; performs other administrative duties as needed in support of the department and Director of Utilities.

The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Provides director with needed information and assistance in moving overall department vision and goals forward; assists director in day-to-day tasks.
• Provides clear and concise information through organization channels (up and down) as needed to inform subordinates and superiors of significant issues that arise; provide clear written and oral communications on all matters of concern.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, recommending disciplinary action and complete employee performance evaluations.
• Assists with the department budget preparation for Director’s review for all subordinate divisions; monitors expenditures and revises operating budgets as needed.
• Responds to calls from the public concerning system problems, complaints, or emergency situations, dispatches service requests.
• Works with staff to ensure projects are executed successfully to meet budget and customer expectations; partners with vendors to identify new technologies that will save money and be more efficient.
• Review various contracts and agreements.
• Attends meetings and serves on committees.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES 

• Performs additional duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or Management, with seven to nine years of experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

Certifications/Licenses 

• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record according to City Criteria