Assistant Director of Public Utilities

City of Fredericksburg, Virginia; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fredericksburg, Virginia seeks an Assistant Director of Public Utilities to lead water distribution and sanitary sewer conveyance and treatment operations within the Department of Public Utilities. You will guide daily activities, set departmental goals, oversee maintenance, and manage system renovations and replacements.

This role partners on budgets, capital improvement projects, and regulatory reporting, and involves presenting operations to City Council.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
• Six to nine years of progressive, responsible experience in public utilities operations and administration or equivalent.
• Valid Virginia state driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Guiding department operations and collaborating on the development of departmental goals and objectives; managing utility maintenance and overseeing system renovations and replacements.
• Assisting in the development and monitoring of department operational budgets and capital improvement projects; serving on the project team for the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant renovation.
• Overseeing daily utilities operations and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Preparing and collaborating on regulatory reports and presenting department operations and projects to City Council and other stakeholder groups.

Skills

Leadership & team oversight

Budgeting & financial planning

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Public utilities operations experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia

VDEQ Waterworks and Wastewater Works Licenses

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

City of Fredericksburg, Virginia

Elevate Your Career: Join Us in Building a Stable and Essential Public Utilities Team.

Full-Time | Excellent Benefits | Leadership Role

Assistant Director, Public Utilities - What You’ll Do

The City of Fredericksburg seeks a qualified professional to help manage water distribution and sanitary sewer conveyance and treatment systems in the Department of Public Utilities. In this role you will support essential operations through:

• Guiding department operations and collaborating on the development of departmental goals and objectives; managing utility maintenance and overseeing system renovations and replacements.
• Assisting in the development and monitoring of department operational budgets and capital improvement projects; serving on the project team for the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant renovation.
• Overseeing daily utilities operations and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Preparing and collaborating on regulatory reports and presenting department operations and projects to City Council and other stakeholder groups.

Why Join the Fredericksburg Team?

• Experience a supportive team that values public service, teamwork, safety, and skill development.
• Receive a competitive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental coverage, paid leave, training, and participation in the Virginia Retirement System.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
• Six to nine years of progressive, responsible experience in public utilities operations and administration or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Virginia state driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 6 months).

Preferred Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Virginia (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• VDEQ Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators Licenses.
• Project Management Professional certification.

Essential Values

Be part of something essential—build a stable, rewarding career while serving the residents and businesses of Fredericksburg. The City’s Core Values include accuracy, fairness, collaboration, public service, and commitment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fredericksburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

To apply, visit: www.fredericksburgva.gov/careers.

The position will remain open until filled.