Director of Water Utilities

Town of Berthoud - Berthoud, CO; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Berthoud is seeking a dynamic leader to direct the Utilities Department, overseeing raw water, potable water, non-potable water, wastewater, storm water, and related facilities. The incumbent provides supervision, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance to ensure reliable municipal services.

Responsibilities include budgeting, capital project oversight, staff development, and coordination with town officials and external agencies to maintain and improve infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Ten years of related experience.
• Five years of supervisory experience.
• Colorado Driver’s License (Class C) required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for Utilities Department.
• Supervise all Utilities Department activities including engineering design, construction inspection, capital project management, water and wastewater operations, and related work.
• Provide direction and advice to subordinate supervisors; establish work plans and programs.
• Coordinate department activities with other town departments and outside agencies; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare budget requests and lead preparation of the Capital Improvement Plan for the Department.

Skills

Civil engineering

Budget management

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer licensure (Colorado)

Tools

GIS

CAD

Engineering modeling

Job description

Summary:

Under limited direction of the Town Administrator, provides leadership and supervision of the Utilities Department and associated staff. Ensures the ongoing development, operations, and maintenance of Town infrastructure for raw water, potable water, non-potable water, wastewater, storm water, and other related facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities related to the operation of the Utilities Department


• Supervise, coordinate and review all Utilities Department activities including but not limited to engineering design; development review; land acquisition; construction inspection; capital project management; contract administration; water system operation; storm water system operation; water system operation; raw water acquisition and accounting; wastewater system operation; and other related work


• Provide direction and advice to subordinate supervisors; establish and direct work plans and programs of the Utilities Department


• Resolve work problems and interpret administrative policies to subordinates, other departments and the public


• Determine scope of engineering projects, review plans of private contractors, make technical engineering decisions and establish technical criteria and standards


• Coordinate Department activities with other town departments and outside agencies


• Review and update utility rates and fees


• Serve as a Town representative at meetings and conferences with Town boards and Commissions, department supervisors, public officials, professional organizations, contractors, the Administrator’s Office, private ditch companies, and County, Regional and State regulatory agencies regarding matters relating to areas of assigned responsibilities


• Ensure Town regulatory compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulatory agencies affecting the Utilities Department


• Gather data and information for budget and department operations, submit budget requests for the Utilities Department, and lead the preparation of the Capital Improvement Plan for the Department


• Prepare correspondence directed to other departments, agencies, and jurisdictions


• Maintain department records, correspondence and special studies


• Respond to difficult citizen inquiries and complaints


• Select, supervise, train and evaluate subordinate staff within Town policies


• Other duties as assigned by the Deputy Town Administrator

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

The below list is intended to be illustrative of additional responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as they relate to the design and construction of water distribution and wastewater collection utilities, storm drainage collection and storage utilities, and urban street and public transportation systems improvements


• General knowledge of land surveying principles


• Working knowledge of Colorado land use statutes and practices


• Familiarity with specifications and construction practices for concrete, asphalt, water systems, wastewater systems, storm water systems, and other related practices


• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in personnel management and supervision


• Ability to efficiently and effectively complete assigned tasks; develop, monitor, and manage large budgets; provide leadership and direction to assigned staff


• Work safely in the field and on active construction sites; develop, read, and understand construction plans and specifications


• Understand, communicate, and carry out oral and written directions


• Solve complex engineering related problems


• Work collaboratively and positively with town staff and the public


• Keep accurate records


• Work independently


• Computer skills: An individual should have a working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, and engineering modeling software. Effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel, or other similar software is necessary for the performance of the essential duties

Education:

Required

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field

Work Experience:

Required

• A minimum of ten years of related experience


• A minimum of five years as a supervisor

Certificates and Licenses:

Required

• A valid Colorado Driver’s License (Class C) is required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Preferred

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado, or the ability to obtain such registration within six months of hire is desired

Work Environment:

May experience: extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity, wetness, noise, hazards, temperature change, atmospheric conditions, and vibration.

Physical Demands:

May include: reading, climbing stairs, crouching, grasping, gripping, handling, kneeling, pinching, pulling, pushing, reaching, vision, repetitive motions, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, and carrying/lifting up to 50 lbs.