Assistant Director

State of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

This executive-level position reports directly to the Director of the Utah Division of Water Resources. The Assistant Director oversees the daily operations of the Conservation and Operations Branch and provides leadership, administrative support, and strategic guidance across the division. The position supervises managers within four sections: Data and Innovation, Finance, Water Conservation, and Web, IT and Communications. The Assistant Director helps establish division goals, priorities, policies, budgets, and business practices. The position also represents the division with government agencies, community partners, private organizations, and the public. The Utah Division of Water Resources employs approximately 60 skilled and dedicated employees who work together to plan, conserve, develop, and protect Utah’s water resources. This position offers meaningful work supporting one of Utah’s most important resources. You will work with water professionals, government leaders, community partners, and other organizations across the state. The division values its employees and supports a healthy work-life balance. The position follows a Monday through Friday schedule and offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Requirements

• Knowledge of business administration and management principles.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, human resources, and organizational management.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and quality standards.
• Strong reading comprehension and active listening skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Skill in monitoring employee, program, and organizational performance.
• Ability to understand and interpret written information.
• Ability to communicate information clearly through writing and speaking.
• Ability to identify current or potential operational problems.
• Ability to apply policies and general rules to specific situations.
• Ability to review information and develop reasonable conclusions.
• Ability to organize information, work, and processes in a logical order.

Nice To Haves

• Are certified public managers.
• Have successful supervisory or management experience.
• Have experience in water resources, water conservation, water planning, or water data management.
• Have experience with communications, website management, or information technology.
• Have experience with financial management and budget preparation.
• Have experience writing or reviewing contracts, legal documents, or legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate strategic plans, policies, priorities, resources, and program goals.
• Assist boards, councils, committees, and task forces with division initiatives.
• Manage and monitor budgets, revenues, expenditures, and financial projections.
• Supervise managers and staff, including hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, and addressing performance concerns.
• Manage statewide and agency-wide programs.
• Establish program goals and lead committees supporting program operations.
• Review operations, programs, and processes for quality and effectiveness.
• Recommend improvements to division programs and business practices.
• Represent the division with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Represent the division at community meetings and with private organizations.
• Serve as a resource for division management and staff.
• Provide consultation, technical guidance, recommendations, and support for management decisions.
• Assist the Director with division operations, policies, priorities, budgets, and new program development.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed