Director of Public Utilities 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars Sandy Hook, VA $130,000
- $169,000 a year
- Full-time Goochland County 4 reviews $130,000
- $169,000 a year
- Full-time Goochland County is located in the heart of Central Virginia.
Just over 289 square miles of rural countryside, our County is home to just over 26,000 residents and is ideally located within a short drive to beaches or mountain tops. We have great proximity to major cities including Charlottesville and Richmond. Our quality of life is unsurpassed, and our active community welcomes one and all. A community rich in history, the Goochland County Courthouse is widely considered to be the most well-maintained Jeffersonian courthouse in Virginia. Goochland County is the smallest county in the United States to have earned the highest rating from all three credit rating agencies which reflects the County's exceptional financial resilience and is home to an award-winning public-school system. Description This position performs complex professional work in managing the County's public utility operations, engineering, construction, maintenance, fiscal management, and all related management functions. The position requires strong presentation and communication skills as it serves as a liaison to boards, committees, outside agencies and organizations, typically as the public face of the County for Utilities. Salary determination will be commensurate with education and experience. Essential Functions Performs public presentations, facilitates meetings and workshops, participates in committees, working groups and task forces, and represents the utilities department and the County regarding topics and issues related to the various aspects of the utilities department. Oversees, coordinates, and directs the activities of the utilities department and inter-department activities. Advises the Deputy County Administrator on all utilities projects. Establishes, publishes, manages, and enforces departmental procedures, policies, and standards. Provides for the analysis of complex statistical data regarding utility demand, capacity, and operations and can examine, summarize and effectively present data to varied audiences. Monitors and analyzes information and reports such as periodic financial statements as part of establishing rate schedules and the general fiscal performance of the utilities department. Reviews operational reports and monitors department revenues and expenses. Prepares and manages utility department capital and operational budgets. Supervises assigned staff and operations of the department with strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor. Reviews and approves major utility construction projects. Develops and directs comprehensive departmental construction, maintenance, and operational programs. Serves as intergovernmental coordinator between departments of federal and state agencies. Monitors and enforces applicable codes, regulations, conditions, and procedures. Attends meetings and makes presentations to various elected, governmental, professional, and/or public bodies. Reviews and responds to correspondence. Receives citizen inquiries or complaints and dispatches available information recommending actions. Prepares a wide variety of administrative reports on departmental activities as requested. Performs other assigned duties. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrates exceptional communication and presentation abilities, tailoring them to effectively engage audiences in public settings and boardroom environments. Skilled at fielding questions and fostering productive dialogue in diverse settings. Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil/environmental engineering, public utilities, administration, fiscal management, planning, design, operation, and maintenance. Knowledge of supervisory management practices. Knowledge of budgetary management practices. Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing. Skill in generating, examining, summarizing and effectively presenting data. Skill in the use of computers and software applications related to the essential functions of the job. Ability to review and analyze plans and specifications for the construction of public utilities and to prepare complex technical reports. Ability to maintain good working relationships with customers, County officials, other public officials, employees, contractors, and the general public. Ability to negotiate cost effective methods and coordination of resources. Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, coordinate, and monitor the work of subordinates. Ability to perform inspections of public utilities projects. Ability to climb, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time. Ability to record activities clearly and accurately. Education, Experience and Training Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field; Ten (10) years of experience as an engineer in the utility field with five (5) years in a supervisory capacity; Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Engineering Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field preferred; Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; Valid State of Virginia Driver's License with a driving record that meets HR Policy requirements. Registration as a Professional Engineer.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is combined office and field actions with potential extended time at on construction sites, which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Tasks may require the ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment. May be exposed to extreme outdoor temperatures. As part of employment with Goochland County, all employees are required to complete Emergency preparedness and incident management training courses as directed or requested. Goochland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, family medical history or genetic information, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status that is protected by federal, state or local laws. Goochland County Government offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision, vacation and sick leave as well as retirement benefits for all regular full-time employees. Goochland County participates in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) which requires a 5% mandatory contribution by employees.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
As a prospective employee of Goochland County, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website atore information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF Please visit our Benefits web page for additional information.
