Deputy City Manager

Westerville is a vibrant city of more than 40,000 residents and a leader in job creation in the region. The community boasts 41 parks and a recently expanded, state-of-the-art, indoor recreation facility. Westerville is also home to a historic Uptown, which has recently secured an APA Ohio Great Place in Ohio award. If this sounds like a community you want to be a part of, apply now!

Under the direction of the City Manager, the Deputy City Manager is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, operational efficiency, and financial health of the city's public utilities and essential infrastructure services. Work is performed under the executive direction of the City Manager. Work involves development and administration of city policy, budget, and oversight of Water, Electric, Public Service, and Information Technology, including the WeConnect Data Center.

Although the focus is on utilities and infrastructure planning, other duties that assist the City Manager in implementing Council strategies may be added from time to time.

First review of applications will be on January 30th, 2026.Under the direction of the City Manager

1. Lead the development and implementation of long-term capital improvement plans for the City's utility and infrastructure assets, ensuring alignment with city-wide goals and the city council strategic plan. Provide strong leadership and direction to department managers and staff, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability and customer service.

2. Manage, direct, and supervise the department or divisions of Water, Electric, Public Service and Information Technology; provide guidance to department heads on policies, personnel matters, and problems; review goals, objectives, priorities, and programs;
Managing daily operations to ensure service reliability and safety, along with leading major capital improvement projects.

3. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with City Council members and the leadership team; coordinate activities to resolve conflicts and disputes; communicate with the public through telephone inquiries, public meetings, and special appearances; investigate and resolve public inquiries and complaints; represent the City at meetings, conferences, and on boards or agencies with multi-jurisdictional involvement, including acting as a liaison with regulatory agencies, regional partners and the public.

4. Develop and manage large-scale departmental budgets, including capital improvement plans (CIP's). Analyze financial data to optimize resource allocation, identify cost-saving measures, and ensure the long-term financial stability of utility funds.

5. Meet all job safety requirements and all applicable safety standards that pertain to essential functions; must demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; maintain required licenses and/or certifications.

6. Performs other duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Personal computer, printers, copier, telephone, and other standard business office equipment, and computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Office Suite, Adobe, and other applicable computer software).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee is exposed to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); this is considered sedentary work, and the employee must demonstrate the ability to perform the physical demands required of the position in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor's physical demands strength ratings. In cases of emergency, unpredictable situations, and/or department needs, may be required to lift, push, pull, and/or carry objects heavier than D.O.L. strength ratings recommend.

POSITIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED:

Water Utility Manager, Electric Utility Manager, Director of Public Service, Chief Information Officer.

* Possession of a Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, Civil Engineering, or related field; and

* Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible experience in city management or public administration, including supervisory experience. Expertise in water utility operations, electric utility operations, capital infrastructure planning, or information technology/data center management preferred.

* Must possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio driver's license and must remain insurable under the City's vehicle insurance policy.

* Any combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the minimum qualifications stated above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (
* Indicates developed after employment)

KNOWLEDGE OF: safety practices and procedures; office practices and procedures; principles, theories, and practices of executive and administrative planning; management and control; federal, state, and local laws; regulations and policies applicable to structure, functions, programs, and practices in conducting public services through city government; regulations…