Utilities Division Director

Overview

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Are you ready to take on a role where you will have a direct impact on Green Bay's water resources and the future of our community? The City of Green Bay is seeking a Utilities Division Director to lead essential utility operations and drive long-term resiliency across the city's stormwater and sanitary sewer systems. In this leadership role, you will oversee the planning, design, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of Green Bay's sanitary and stormwater utilities, while guiding a team of engineering and technical professionals dedicated to high-quality public service.

You will play a central role in utility budgeting, rate development, infrastructure planning, regulatory compliance, and strategic coordination with state and federal agencies. This role also provides oversight of the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) program and staff working in sustainability and resiliency, making it a standout opportunity for leaders who enjoy broad impact, innovation, and multidisciplinary work.

Relocation benefit may be available. Details can be discussed during the interview process.

• Supervises Utility Division engineering personnel in the preliminary preparation of plans and specifications of public works projects.
• Oversees the work and provides direction to the Sewer Superintendent regarding maintenance and management of the City’s sewer systems.
• Oversees the daily operation and maintenance of the City’s sanitary and storm sewer systems. Develops and monitors the Sanitary Sewer Utility budget, monitors expenditures and determines the rates.
• Manages and ensures compliance of storm water and sanitary permits, regulations and compliance orders.
• Oversees the implementation and maintenance of the City’s Erosion Control Program, including the review and authorization of erosion control permits, and educational programs.
• Prepares and reviews technical reports, studies, permit applications and grant applications as required.
• Provides oversight for the review of all site plans and proposed development projects. Reviews plans and specifications prepared by consultants.
• Oversees the implementation and maintenance of the City’s Storm Water Management Program, including the review and authorization of post-construction storm water permits and educational programs. Prepares the Storm Water Utility budget, monitors expenditures and determines the rates.
• Manages the Department of Public Works' Geographical Information System (GIS).
• Oversees resiliency and sustainability staff in the planning and implementation of related programs.
• Prepares public works contracts, purchase orders, service contracts, invoices and reviews payments and change orders related to various utility programs.
• Prepares the Stormwater and Sanitary Sewer Utility annual and long-range capital equipment and improvement programs. Oversees the capital asset management and accounting for storm water and sanitary sewer. Responsible for coordination of rate collections for both utilities.
• Oversees the sanitary sewer billing of the City’s industrial monitored customers and municipal customers.
• Serves as the lead liaison between the City and other governmental agencies (WDNR, EPA, etc.), the regional wastewater treatment plant, industrial customers, and adjacent municipalities related to stormwater and sanitary sewers.
• Meets with the public, developers, contractors, consultants, other City departments and agencies to provide technical engineering assistance and guidance on projects and ensures compliance (i.e., inspection of private stormwater management practices, illicit discharges, illicit connections, etc.).
• Provides oversight and responds to complaints and damage/claim reports when required. Maintains knowledge of advances in technology, industry issues, and best practices (PFAS, Infiltration & Inflow).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of civil, environmental and structural engineering; modern engineering methods and practices followed in preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and…