Utilities Superintendent

Utilities Superintendent

The City of Golden is currently seeking Utilities Superintendent applicants. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be! Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play.

Location, location, location – Work near great restaurants and shops, hit the trails, and enjoy the outdoor scenery of Clear Creek and the foothills. Convenient commuting from all directions.

Paid time off – Paid vacation starts at 16 days (that's over 3 weeks!), plus 12 days of sick time and 12 paid holidays each year.

Great benefits – The City matches up to 8% of your retirement contributions, plus offers a full-spectrum of benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement!

Golden's water and wastewater systems are essential to the community's public health, environmental quality, and quality of life. The City of Golden is seeking a Utilities Superintendent to lead the crews, programs, and projects that keep these systems operating safely and reliably. This position serves as Operator in Responsible Charge for the City's water distribution and wastewater collection systems and plays a central role in regulatory compliance, emergency response, preventive maintenance, and capital infrastructure replacement.

This is an opportunity to step into a visible and meaningful leadership role in one of Colorado's most distinctive communities. The Utilities Superintendent will help shape the future of Golden's utility operations by developing staff, strengthening safety and accountability, coordinating infrastructure projects, supporting budgets, and ensuring high-quality service to residents and businesses. We are looking for a technically strong, people-oriented leader who values public service, operational excellence, and long-term stewardship of critical infrastructure.

This position provides leadership and management of the City of Golden's Utilities Division, including oversight of water distribution and wastewater collection system operations, regulatory compliance as Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), and development and management of capital improvement programs. Ensures reliable service delivery, infrastructure stewardship, workforce performance, and protection of public health and environmental quality.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's degree (A.

A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred. A minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in utilities or related experience including 2 years in a lead, administrative, or supervisory capacity; or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Bachelor's degree (B.A) from four-year College or university with major course work in a related field preferred. Knowledge of drinking water and wastewater regulations.

Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience managing public infrastructure construction or capital improvement projects, including contractor coordination, project management, schedule management, and cost control.

Valid driver's license with good driving record.

State of Colorado Water Distribution System Level IV Certification required.

Wastewater Collection System Level IV Certification required.

Holds a PWM certification from the American Public Works Association or has the ability to obtain within 18 months of hire.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical periodicals and procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions,…