Utilities Director​/City Engineer - McAlester

Utilities Director/City Engineer
- Mc Alester

Listing

Title:

Utilities Director/City Engineer

Listing Description

STARTING SALARY: $ - $ annually

The Utilities Director/City Engineer serves as the City's chief utility executive and principal engineering authority. The position is responsible for the planning, administration, operation, maintenance, construction, and improvement of municipal utility and infrastructure systems including water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, stormwater infrastructure, streets & transportation systems (in coordination with the Public Works Department), and capital improvement projects. The Utilities Director/City Engineer provides executive leadership for utility operations, engineering services, development review, infrastructure planning, regulatory compliance, capital improvement programming, and long‑range asset management.

The position serves as a key advisor to the City Manager, City Council, Planning Commission, developers, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

• Provide leadership and management for all Utilities and Engineering Department operations.
• Develop strategic goals, objectives, and performance measures.
• Advise the City Manager and City Council regarding infrastructure, engineering, public works and utility matters (in coordination with the Public Works Department).
• Develop policies and procedures to ensure effective service delivery.
• Establish a culture of professionalism, accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate departmental activities with other City departments and outside agencies.

• Direct operation and maintenance of water treatment and distribution systems.
• Direct operation and maintenance of wastewater collection and treatment systems.
• Oversee stormwater infrastructure and drainage management programs.
• Ensure emergency response readiness and continuity of utilities.
• Oversee asset management programs for utility infrastructure.
• Monitor operational performance, reliability, and service delivery.

• Serve as the City's chief engineering official.
• Review and approve engineering plans and specifications.
• Administer engineering design standards and technical requirements.
• Maintain infrastructure records, GIS information, maps, easements, and rights-of-way.
• Direct surveying, mapping, construction inspection, and engineering support services.

• Develop and manage the City's Capital Improvement Program for Utilities Infrastructure and equipment needs..
• Prioritize infrastructure replacement and rehabilitation projects.
• Manage engineering consultants and construction contractors.
• Oversee project design, permitting, construction, and close‑out.
• Pursue grants, loans, and alternative funding sources.

• Review subdivision plats and development plans.
• Review drainage studies, traffic studies, and utility infrastructure plans.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and development regulations.
• Coordinate infrastructure planning to support community growth.
• Work with developers, engineers, and contractors regarding project requirements.

• Ensure compliance with ODEQ, EPA, ODOT, FHWA, OSHA, and other regulatory standards.
• Oversee permits, reporting requirements, inspections, and corrective actions
• Coordinate regulatory reviews and agency communications.
• Maintain compliance programs that reduce risk and liability.

• Develop and administer operating and capital budgets.
• Prepare long‑range financial and infrastructure plans.
• Monitor expenditures and project budgets.
• Assist with utility rate studies and financial analysis.
• Oversee grant administration and compliance requirements.

• Recruit, supervise, mentor, evaluate, and develop personnel.
• Promote workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
• Establish performance standards and accountability measures.
• Develop succession planning and workforce development initiatives.

• Serve as the…