Public Utilities Maintenance & Operations Manager

Public Utilities Maintenance & Operations Manager Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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Working Title of Vacant Position Public Utilities Maintenance & Operations Manager

Job Type Full Time

Public

1

PUBLIC UTILITIES

PUB UTIL M&O ADMIN

2026302

40+

Monday-Friday; 7am-4pm. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Chesapeake, VA

Routine

GE23

Semi-Monthly

Starting Range: $100,964-$150,184

• Actual starting salary depends on education and relevant experience.

Public Utilities Maintenance and Operations Manager

Official Classification:
Water/Wastewater Utility Administrator This position is located at 906 Executive Blvd, Chesapeake, VA.

Lead Critical Infrastructure. Develop Great People. Serve a Growing Community.

Are you an experienced utility leader who thrives on solving complex operational challenges, developing high-performing teams, and making a lasting impact on the community?

The City of Chesapeake Department of Public Utilities is seeking an accomplished Public Utilities Maintenance and Operations Manager to lead the operations and maintenance of one of Virginia’s largest municipal utility systems. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a progressive organization committed to operational excellence, employee development, innovation, and outstanding customer service.

As the Public Utilities Maintenance and Operations Manager, you will provide strategic leadership for more than 110 dedicated employees responsible for maintaining approximately 1,900 miles of water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure
, including over 280 sanitary sewer pump stations
. As Chesapeake continues to grow, so does its utility system. This position offers the opportunity to lead today’s operations while helping plan, expand, and strengthen the infrastructure that will serve our community for decades to come.

This highly visible leadership position combines strategic planning, operational excellence, emergency preparedness, fiscal stewardship, employee development, and collaboration with City leadership, regulatory agencies, developers, and the public.

As the Public Utilities Maintenance and Operations Manager, you will lead the daily operation and long-term performance of the City’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Working through a team of experienced section superintendents, you will oversee maintenance operations, establish strategic priorities, administer an annual operating budget of approximately $27.5 million
, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

You will foster a culture built on safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement by developing employees, mentoring future leaders, and promoting exceptional customer service. As a key member of the Department’s leadership team, you will coordinate emergency response…