Director of Utilities: Water & Wastewater Leader

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lubbock invites experienced leader to serve as Director of Utilities, overseeing water and wastewater infrastructure, strategic planning, and operational excellence.

The role requires financial stewardship, budget administration, and clear communication with leadership, staff, and the public.

Candidates should demonstrate strong management, finance background, and proven executive leadership to sustain safety, reliability, and high-quality services.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of water and wastewater operations and regulatory requirements.
• Strong abilities in strategic planning and policy development.
• Ability to manage large organizations, lead multidisciplinary teams, and allocate resources.

Responsibilities

• Oversee water and wastewater operations and capital investments to ensure system reliability.
• Administer budgets and financial controls to optimize resource allocation.
• Communicate with City leadership, staff, stakeholders, and the public to address inquiries and convey complex information.
• Provide executive leadership to sustain safety, resilience, and operational excellence of utilities.

Skills

Strategic planning

Policy development

Performance management

Financial analysis

Budget administration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/public administration/business administration

Job description

City of Lubbock invites experienced leader to serve as Director of Utilities, overseeing water and wastewater infrastructure, strategic planning, and operational excellence.

The role requires financial stewardship, budget administration, and clear communication with leadership, staff, and the public.

Candidates should demonstrate strong management, finance background, and proven executive leadership to sustain safety, reliability, and high-quality services.