Deputy Utilities Director

DEPUTY UTILITIES DIRECTOR
City of Salina, Kansas
Utilities Department 

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

The Deputy Utilities Director is a pivotal role in Salina, Kansas, charged with supervising the management & operation of both water & wastewater systems. This position involves impactful decision-making in daily operations, project supervision, & the engineering & financial analysis essential to maintaining these vital city services. The hands-on duties of mentoring a highly technical team, managing budgets, & implementing policies reflect this role’s critical importance to the community, contributing significantly to public health & infrastructure development. This dynamic role not only emphasizes leadership & technical proficiency but also holds the exciting opportunity to positively shape the city’s water resource management for future generations.

Duties:
· Supervises staff & oversees & manages the operations of water (distribution & treatment) & wastewater (collection & treatment) systems under the direction of the Director of Utilities.
· Responsible for staff supervision, training, analysis, planning, budget, policies & procedures, special projects, & reporting; responsible for over 50 highly technical employees located at three different locations.
· Supervises staff, including recommending selection, training, assigning & evaluating work, mentoring, counseling, disciplining, & recommending termination.
· Plans, manages, & oversees daily operations of the water & wastewater systems, including the industrial & cross connection programs.
· Performs engineering & financial analysis & makes recommendations based on findings/conclusions.
· Assists with preparation of operating & capital budgets; oversees & approves expenditures; prepares financial forms & reports.
· Handles special projects as directed by the Director of Utilities.
· Assists with development & implementation of policies & procedures for area of responsibility; ensures compliance with same by staff.
· Provides analysis & input on projects; handles complaints related to projects.
· Reviews engineering submittals; monitors consultant design & construction project progress.
· Prepares or reviews specifications & drawings for purchase of equipment, materials, & facilities improvements.
· Maintains record system for assigned area; processes daily paperwork including reports, requisitions, & personnel information.
· Gathers & maintains information to support periodic & special reports documenting activities & events for area of responsibility.
· Attends or conducts staff, committee, & other professional meetings to exchange information, address & resolve problems/issues.
· Makes presentations to City Commission & other boards & commissions.
· Serves on the City’s Development Review Team (DRT).
· Acts as Department Director in Director’s absence.

Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited university or a closely related engineering field.
· Registration as Professional Engineer in Kansas preferred but not required.

Experience:
· Five (5) years of experience in management & engineering of water or wastewater functions or related fields.

Requirements:
· Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license & a driving record that follows City requirements.
· Must live within 40-minute response time.

Work Type:
· Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Salary DOQ EOE: $89,590-94,057/yr.

Paid Time Off:
· 60 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 60 hours earned during the year (120 hours in first year).
· 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline: Until filled

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov