Deputy Utilities Director

Deputy Utilities Director

The City of Napa is seeking an experienced Utilities professional with technical expertise and strong leadership skills to effectively manage and guide the Utilities Department toward achieving established goals.

The City of Napa, covering 18 square miles, is located in the heart of the Napa Valley wine region. Widely known for its high-quality wines and picturesque vineyards, the region is home to about 475 wineries, ranging from small family‑owned wineries to large well‑known wine producers. Napa is also renowned for its culinary vibe with numerous Michelin‑starred restaurants and farm‑to‑table eateries.

The area has stunning views, numerous outdoor activities like bicycling, golfing, hiking, and hot air balloon rides, and a vibrant arts scene with galleries, theatres, and music venues.

With an average summer temperature of 83 degrees, the City of Napa is home to nearly 80,000 residents with a median age of 41.4 years old. Boasting more than 800 acres of park land, the city has 54 public parks, a low crime rate, and a high standard of living.

The City of Napa is a full‑service Charter City with eleven departments, including Utilities, Public Works, Parks, Fire, and Police services. The City Council consists of five members, including one Mayor and four Council members. The Mayor and each Council member are elected to four‑year terms. The Mayor is elected at large, and the Council members by district. The City Council and the City Manager are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, public service, and innovative approaches to governing.

The Annual Budget for the two enterprise funds in FY2025/2026 is $56 million for the Solid Waste Recycling Enterprise and $59 million for the Water Enterprise with approximately 8 FTEs in the SWR division and 68 FTEs in the Water division.

Purpose Statement: We provide reliable, high quality, essential drinking water and solid waste/recycling services to protect public health and ensure quality of life.

Principles:

• Teamwork – Rowing in same direction toward a common goal, recognizing it takes all of us to be successful.
• Accountability – Taking ownership and holding yourself responsible to execute and follow through.
• Adaptability – Pivoting to accomplish what needs to be done when experiencing challenges and changes to priorities.
• Professionalism – Being a step above, polished, and performing with competence using your knowledge and expertise.

The City of Napa's Utilities Department is comprised of the Water Division, and the Solid Waste and Recycling Division which are both responsible for delivering core services to residents, business and visitors throughout the City of Napa and County of Napa. The Deputy Utilities Director is an integral part of the Utilities Department leadership with direct oversight over the Engineering section that prioritizes and implements Capital Improvements, and supports daily operations while managing budgets, and defining rates through detailed cost of service studies.

Both Water and Solid Waste/Recycling (SWR) are Enterprise Funds that rely primarily on customer rates and specific facility fees for funding instead of taxes. The Water Division ensures safe, clean, and reliable water is available at all times. Supply management, capital improvements, investment in infrastructure replacement, watershed management, treatment optimization, long‑term planning and excellent customer service are key deliverables. The SWR Division is responsible for managing the contract with Napa Recycling and Waste Services and managing the City‑owned recycling and composting facility to meet or exceed the goal of 75% diversion from landfill disposal.

Sustainability, food waste capture, advanced recycling processing to generate the highest return on material sales and excellent customer service are key deliverables.

The Deputy Utilities Director will plan, organize, manage and supervise all assigned activities of the Utilities Department including engineering, capital improvements, and water resources, support water treatment and water distribution operations,…