RPU, a division of the City of Rochester, MN, is the largest municipal utility in the State of Minnesota. RPU serves over 57,000 electric customers and 41,000 water customers in a 60 square mile service area and has revenues nearing $161 million annually.
Position Profile
Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) is seeking applicants for immediate hire for the position of Director of Water The Director of Water
is an executive-level supervisory role which contributes to the daily and long-term operation and goals of the utility. This individual has the responsibilities of strategic leadership and management of the division which includes forecasting service requirements. To meet these requirements, the Director plans, organizes, and directs assigned resources of the water utility section within the division. Work includes developing and administering the divisional budget as well as overseeing the daily engineering, operation, construction, maintenance and improvement of all water transmission and distribution infrastructure.
As a Director, this individual serves on the RPU Executive Team and is accountable for not only operating results which are consistent with established policies and objectives, but also for operating procedures which ensure compliance with regulations intended to protect human life, the natural environment, and the utilities' investment in plant property.
This position reports to the General Manager of Rochester Public Utilities and requires considerable independent judgment, discretion, and initiative in carrying out the responsibilities of the utility and organization's short- and long-term vision and goals, objectives and plans
Compensation
The 2024 starting salary range is 131,110 to $154,240, with advancement to $187,299.
To have your application considered for the first review of applications, please submit your application before September 16th, 2024.
For additional information and to apply online, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rochester/jobs/4611048/director-of-water
Equal Opportunity Employer
Education and Experience
A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Business Administration or closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university AND 10 years of progressively responsible full-time employment experience in water system planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance, with at least three (3) years of supervisory/management experience.
Licenses and/or Certifications
Minnesota Class D driver's license
If this work interests you but you are unsure if you meet all the job requirements listed above, please apply anyway! Your experience is likely more applicable to the role than you think, and the City is interested in candidates who can bring not only technical expertise but a variety of lived experience to the team.
Desirable Qualifications
Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE) from the state of Minnesota
Currently hold or willing to obtain a Class A or B Water Supply System Operator certification.
Municipal water utility experience
POSITION COMPETENCIES
Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
Builds Networks: Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization
Drives Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action
Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
Compensation
The 2024 starting salary range is 131,110 to $154,240, with advancement to $187,299.
This opportunity has an excellent benefits package which may include relocation assistance.
