Utility Director Job Republic Missouri USA,Engineering

Location: Republic

Overview

The entire 2026 range of pay for this position is posted. Typical starting pay will be at the beginning of the range, depending on qualifications.

Primary Purpose — Plans, directs, and coordinates all utility services and oversee utility-related operations and programs. Oversees and directs all activities related to the City-owned, operated, and maintained water and wastewater utilities. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies and procedures, managing the daily operations, and long-range strategic planning for all related utilities and public services.

Supervision — Under the general supervision of the City Administrator.

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with the Department of Natural Resources and maintains required permitting pertaining to water and wastewater utilities as well as all other reporting and compliance requirements as required by federal, state and local agencies as well as within code and other set standards.

Structures rates to include future planning infrastructure and replacement to effectively maintain sufficient capacity levels and allow for economic development and growth potential. Responsible for setting rates related to water and wastewater utilities collaboratively with our Finance Department and presenting such recommendations to City Council. This position will also assist with rate implementation as needed, including but not limited to citizen communication efforts.

Works closely with the Community Development Director on related economic development, providing input and data on utility capacity for potential development as necessary. Responsible for understanding, tracking, and decision-making related to the City’s water and wastewater utilities capacities.

Leads the City’s Water and Wastewater Master Planning efforts; updates and interprets Water & Wastewater Technical Specifications, Pre-Treatment Program, and FOGS Programs.

Oversees, reviews, and approves municipal utility design and construction; prepares conceptual drawings and cost estimates

Strategically identifies revenue expectations and related sources to collaboratively plan and execute long-range capital projects.

Routinely coordinates with our City’s Finance Department to ensure clear understanding and communication of funding needed for required infrastructure and utility operations.

Creates significant hydraulic modeling for up-to-date and relevant data involving water and wastewater utilities. Works closely with outside engineering firms to achieve this goal as necessary.

Assesses the needs of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and determines best practices regarding the daily operations, treatment, collection, and regulatory compliance.

Responsible for the assessment of infrastructure needs related to water and sewer collections to ensure capacity and efficient operations.

Understands and can interpret SCADA systems for maximum efficiency of related utility infrastructure.

Strives to excel in our City’s Regional Value by working with our strategic partners on funding, leadership, and execution of our City-owned utilities.

Deals effectively and courteously with fellow employees and the public.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Important Duties

Conducts routine staff meetings within own department.

Interacts with community leaders, elected officials, and other organizations on behalf of the City of Republic.

Attends conferences, seminars, meetings, and studies new information to stay well-informed of current trends relating to their department.

Attends training sessions deemed appropriate by supervisor or department head.

Maintains a neat and orderly work area.

Maintains appropriate supplies for assigned area.

Education & Experience

Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering discipline, with focus within water and wastewater resources.
A Missouri Professional Engineering (PE) license is required. Consideration will be given for reciprocity application process.
Must have at least five (5) years of relevant and related work experience with at least three (3) years of professional leadership.
Other equivalent combination of education and experience may be…


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