Utilities Director

Overview

Utilities Director

Hiring Range: $146,390 – $164,757 annually

For complete details about the position, view the Recruitment Brochure for the Utilities Director of the City of Grand Junction.

The Utilities Director Position and the Ideal Candidate:

The Utilities Director leads the City of Grand Junction’s Utilities Department and serves as a member of the City’s Executive Leadership Team, reporting to the Deputy City Manager. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for water and wastewater services, environmental compliance, laboratory services, asset management, and utility billing.

The Utilities Director is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable utility service delivery, strong financial stewardship of enterprise funds, and effective support to the community and internal customers. The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience in a regulated municipal utilities environment and a balance of operational credibility, financial acumen, and executive-level leadership.

The City is seeking a strategic, steady, and people-centered leader who is visible, approachable, and trusted. This leader will communicate clearly, build alignment around priorities, and reinforce consistent expectations while working effectively with elected officials, boards, regulatory agencies, and regional partners. The Utilities Director must be able to navigate complex stakeholder environments and sensitive issues with professionalism, sound judgment, and accountability.

To view the full job description, view the recruitment brochure.

Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education, including years of attendance or graduation, on your application, resume, or attachments.

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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• Seven years of progressively responsible utility program management experience, includingthree years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental engineering, civil engineering, public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• A valid Colorado State driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one by the time of hire.
• Ability to pass a City-required background check and drug screening