Description

Under administrative direction of the City Manager, the Public Works & Utilities Director operates, implements, plans and directs a comprehensive public utilities and public works program that will insure sound planning, maintenance and service to the public: directs municipal water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment systems, and electric generation, transmission ,distribution maintenance, Solid Waste, Streets, Fleet, Traffic, and service systems; assists in planning, implementing and completing the capital improvements program; requires interpretive skills in established standards and procedures. For more details including a job profile, please click on the Apply link.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, public utilities, and planning. Knowledge of current management theories, principles and practices; knowledge of computers used in engineering and administration of a large diverse department; skill in communications both orally and written; ability to provide effective departmental personnel leadership; ability to maintain communications, cooperation and interaction with diverse groups, organizations and individuals; ability to obtain federal and state grants; ability to work under pressure; ability to interact with City employees and the general public; and the ability to work with confidential information.

Education, Certification and Experience: A Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering, a State of Kansas Professional Engineers License; and eight (8) years of significant, progressively responsible managerial and administrative experience with a public employer, three (3) years as a Public Utilities Director or Assistant Public Utilities Director. A valid driver’s license is required, with the ability to obtain a Kansas driver’s license within 90 days of establishing residency.