Assistant Director of Public Utilities (Admin Division

Assistant Director of Public Utilities (Admin Division)

Location:

City of Fresno, CA

The City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities is currently recruiting for an Assistant Director position in Public Utilities Administration. This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Department Director.

This Assistant Director position in Public Utilities Administration leads and manages the Department’s financial and administrative operations. This Assistant Director works directly with the Director of Public Utilities, administrative staff, and the operating utilities’ business management teams to advance the mission of delivering essential utility services to the City’s customers. Incumbent leads the preparation of the annual budget and routine financial reports, leads and oversees the analysis of the operating utilities’ cost of service and rate revenue requirements, leads and manages rate report preparation and the Proposition 218 process, provides oversight of grant pursuits and management, reviews and prepares new and updated department policies, coordinates with outside agencies, and provides support and oversight to the Department’s three operating utilities in the areas of finance, business management, and administration.

The Assistant Director exercises considerable judgment and discretion in directing and administering the Department and its operations. In addition, the Assistant Director acts as technical advisor to the Director of Public Utilities and City Manager, and attends meetings of the City Council, boards, commissions, and committees relevant to public utilities and related services. The Assistant Director participates in the preparation and administration of the Department’s annual operating and capital budgets and is expected to coordinate activities with other City of Fresno departments, the operating utilities, and outside agencies.

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in finance administration, public administration, civil engineering, sciences, or a closely related field AND eight (8) years’ experience of progressively responsible leadership and management experience in a large public utility providing water, sewer, solid waste, or utility planning services.
• Applicants must attach a copy of their bachelor’s degree or college transcripts for verification of required degree.
• Desirable but not required: possession of a Master’s in Finance Administration, certification in California as a Certified Public Accountant, or registration in California as a Professional Engineer.
• Possession, at time of appointment and continued maintenance, of a valid California Driver License.

Fresno is seeking experienced, engaged and strong leaders who will assist in the implementation of the long‑range vision for the Department of Public Utilities. Entrepreneurial‑ minded individuals with a capacity for independent, innovative solution‑oriented thinking would do well in this position, as would someone with demonstrated knowledge and experience in leading the day‑to‑day public utilities operations with a thorough understanding of compliance and legal mandates.

The ideal candidate will have a record of straightforward and open communication and a willingness to make effective decisions within the parameters of the position, as well as the ability to act calmly and quickly in emergency situations or under adverse conditions. Candidates for this position should have demonstrated in‑depth knowledge of the day‑to‑day operations of public utility services; strong management and planning skills;

the ability to communicate effectively with executive management, technical resources, and partner agency liaisons; a thorough understanding of compliance with legal mandates; possess the ability to implement and sustain a comprehensive information and technology environment by developing and implementing strategic plans for continuous expansion and improvement of utility services. An appreciation of diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace is essential.

Salary range: $115,056 up to…