Senior Utilities Director - Water & Wastewater Strategy

Gulfshoresal; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Grand Junction seeks an experienced Utilities Director to lead water and wastewater operations, oversee long-term capital and financial planning, and build strong relationships with staff, elected officials, customers, regulators, and regional partners.

The ideal candidate will combine deep technical utility knowledge with executive judgment, financial acumen, and strong organizational leadership to guide the City’s water and wastewater programs.

Qualifications

• Seven years of increasingly responsible utility program management experience, including three years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental engineering, civil engineering, public or business administration, or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education meeting the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex water and wastewater operations and strengthen long-term financial and capital planning.
• Build productive relationships across the organization and the region, including employees, elected officials, customers, regulators, and regional partners.
• Provide executive leadership and guidance to ensure effective asset management and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate complex utility issues clearly to the public and governing boards.

Skills

Water/Wastewater Utilities

Executive Leadership

Capital Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental/civil/public/business administration

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

City of Grand Junction seeks an experienced Utilities Director to lead water and wastewater operations, oversee long-term capital and financial planning, and build strong relationships with staff, elected officials, customers, regulators, and regional partners.

The ideal candidate will combine deep technical utility knowledge with executive judgment, financial acumen, and strong organizational leadership to guide the City’s water and wastewater programs.