What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Utilities position at City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, NE?
Salary : $59.31 - $86.00 Hourly
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type : Full time / probationary or status
Job Number : 202500122
Department : Transportation & Utilities Department
Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 2 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Job Posting Information
The City of Lincoln's Transportation and Utilities (LTU) Department is looking for a visionary leader to join our 630-member team as the Assistant Director of Utilities. LTU plays a crucial role in providing essential transit, transportation, and utility services that keep Lincoln moving and thriving, year-round.
In this influential role, the Assistant Director will work closely with the LTU Director to organize, direct, and support the strategic initiatives and daily operations of our water, wastewater, watershed, and solid waste teams. We are looking for an experienced leader with a track record in utilities who can inspire excellence and innovation.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Lincoln's utility services through impactful, high-profile projects, including :
- Developing a second water source for long-term resilience and sustainability.
- Leading a stormwater management project that will remove 480 homes from the floodplain.
- Driving biogas development at the landfill for renewable energy generation.
- Strategizing the future of Lincoln's landfill operations, wastewater expansion, and future stormwater funding strategy to serve our growing community.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in utility management, a forward-thinking mindset, and the skills to drive complex projects that make a meaningful difference for the community.
Join Us in Building a Sustainable Future for Lincoln.
Apply today to bring your expertise to our dedicated team and help shape a resilient, sustainable future for Lincoln!
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with coursework in public or business administration, engineering or related field plus six years of experience in municipal public works and utilities programs; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.
To be eligible for insurance benefits, employees must work at least 30 hours per week.
To be eligible for the retirement plan, employees must work at least 20 hours per week.
Temporary, seasonal, and unclassified employees are not eligible for benefits.
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Provide an example of how you have managed budgets, resources, and personnel in a supervisory or leadership role.a. How did you ensure efficiency and alignment with organizational goals?b. What strategies did you use to address competing priorities or financial constraints?c. How did you measure success, and what impact did your leadership have on the organization?
Describe your experience working in one or more of the following areas : utilities, municipal operations, watershed management, floodplain management, stormwater, solid waste, recycling, wastewater, or energy systems.a. What were your key responsibilities, and how did your role contribute to the organization's mission?b. Provide an example of a project or initiative you led or played a significant role in. What challenges did you face, and how did you address them?c. How did you collaborate with internal teams, external stakeholders, or regulatory agencies to achieve your objectives?
Describe your experience in public engagement, policy interpretation, and intergovernmental coordination.
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Salary : $59 - $86
