Division Director of Water & Gas

Division Director of Water & Gas – City of Danville, Virginia

Base Pay Range: $85,000 – $150,000 per year, depending on experience

The City of Danville is seeking a forward‑thinking leader to oversee its Water and Gas Distribution Divisions—a critical role at the heart of the City’s award‑winning Utilities Department. This is an exceptional opportunity for a utility professional to guide two enterprise systems serving thousands of residents and businesses, while shaping the next generation of public infrastructure in one of Virginia’s most dynamic and revitalized communities.

The Division Director of Water & Gas will lead a team of 40–50 employees across two essential distribution systems, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations. This role offers the rare chance to balance long‑term infrastructure improvement with day‑to‑day management of a dedicated and skilled workforce.

The City offers a competitive annual salary between $85,000 and $150,000, commensurate with experience, plus a robust benefits package including an independent pension system (separate from VRS), health coverage, paid leave, and long‑term career stability.

• Lead the Water and Gas Distribution Divisions, managing staff, budgets, compliance, and operations.
• Oversee major capital projects, including system upgrades, replacements, and infrastructure expansions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance—particularly in gas safety and reporting, which exceeds that of most other utility sectors.
• Develop and administer annual budgets for two enterprise funds, aligning expenditures with departmental goals.
• Provide mentorship and strategic direction to division supervisors and field teams.
• Collaborate with the Director of Utilities and other departments on long‑term planning and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Represent the division at council meetings, public forums, and inter‑agency coordination events.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Five to seven years of progressive management experience in utilities, preferably within a municipal environment.
• Broad understanding of both water and gas distribution systems
  —or significant expertise in one with the willingness and ability to learn the other.
• Strong leadership, communication, and fiscal management skills.
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly desirable but not required.

And for questions, contact Greg Sigmundsson, Senior Search Consultant at Hunter Crown
, who is managing the recruitment process for the City of Danville.

Please submit your resume or express interest directly through our website.

Seniority Level: Director

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Project Management

Industries: Utilities

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