Assistant Director of Public Utilities

City of Fredericksburg•Fredericksburg, VA

41d•$90,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fredericksburg is seeking a qualified professional to help manage the water distribution and sanitary sewer conveyance and treatment systems in our Department of Public Utilities. As the Assistant Director of Public Utilities, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the essential operations of our city’s Utilities Department. This role involves strategic and operational planning, guiding department operations, and collaborating on the development of departmental goals and objectives. Important initiatives will include management and oversight of utility maintenance, as well as system renovations and replacements over the next several years. You will also assist in the development and monitoring of department operational budgets and capital improvement projects, and serve on the project team for the City’s ongoing renovation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant project. Additionally, you will have oversight of the Utilities Department’s daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards. This role also involves preparing and collaborating on reports submitted to various regulatory agencies and presenting to City Council and other groups regarding department operations and projects.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science or other relevant field.
Six to nine years of progressive responsible experience in public utilities operations and administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Must possess a valid Virginia state driver’s license. (or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of appointment.)

Nice To Haves

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia (or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of appointment.)
VDEQ Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licenses
Project Management Professional certification

Responsibilities

Guiding department operations and collaborating on development of departmental goals and objectives.
Management and oversight of utility maintenance, as well as system renovations and replacements.
Assist in the development and monitoring of department operational budgets and capital improvement projects.
Serve on the project team for the City’s ongoing renovation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant project.
Oversight of the Utilities Department’s daily operations and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
Preparing and collaborating on reports submitted to various regulatory agencies.
Presenting to City Council and other groups regarding department operations and projects.