Deputy Utilities Director

Overview

Job Title: 2025 UT Deputy Utilities Director (04-10-2025 to 06-05-2025)
GR: 120 FLSA: Exempt

Department: Human Resources Division: Administration

Reports To: Director of Utilities Approved: 04/10/2025 Job Code: UT (2007)

Job Title: 2025 UT Deputy Utilities Director (04-10-2025 to 06-05-2025)
GR: 120 FLSA: Exempt Department: Human Resources Division: Administration Reports To: Director of Utilities Approved: 04/10/2025 Job Code: UT (2007)

Apply by 06/05/2025

DEPUTY UTILITIES DIRECTOR
Utilities Department

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

• 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.

DOQ EOE: $89,/yr.

• 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
• 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at .

ADA Notice: For needed accommodations, please call  Office or  TDD Number between the hours of 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities. For material or speech access, please call at least 5 working days prior to the event.

TH 04/24/2025

City of Salina Human Resources Department
City/County Building
300 W. Ash Street, Room 200
Salina, KS 67401