Position Summary:
The Utilities Director is responsible for directing operations, maintenance, and engineering functions across multiple utility divisions, including Water, Electric, Sewer, Stormwater, Solid Waste, and Railroad services. This role ensures regulatory compliance, financial responsibility, customer service excellence, and long-term planning to safeguard the community’s well-being. The Utilities Director serves as the Water & Light Director as outlined in the City Charter and reports directly to the City Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a strategic vision for the Utilities Department in collaboration with elected and appointed officials.
Oversee budgeting, capital planning, operations, policies, and activities within the department.
Engage with the community to build trust and enhance government effectiveness through active collaboration.
Manage personnel, including hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, and handling disciplinary actions.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Serve as the department’s subject matter expert, advising on policy recommendations and ordinance amendments.
Direct long-range and capital improvement planning.
Prepare reports, memos, and presentations for City Council, advisory boards, and task forces.
Oversee department infrastructure, including equipment, property, buildings, and facilities.
Ensure financial accountability and monitor departmental budget performance.
Represent the department at meetings and public events.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Manage the entire Utilities Department, including making personnel decisions, evaluating work performance, and reallocating resources as needed.

Fiscal Responsibilities:
Responsible for department-wide financial planning, ensuring alignment between budget requests and operational goals.
Monitor and adjust budget allocations as necessary.