ASSISTANT UTILITIES DIRECTOR

Floyd County is looking for a Assistant Utilities Director.

Job Summary

This position provides leadership, management, and technical oversight for water system operations to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant service delivery. The role is responsible for directing staff, coordinating departmental activities, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting strategic and financial planning to meet current and future water utility needs.

Essential Functions

The following functions are typically associated with this position. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of this role. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervises and manages staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and corrective actions.
• Directs departmental operations and priorities to achieve water system goals and objectives.
• Provides technical guidance and oversight on projects, ensuring effective water system operations.
• Oversees water utility functions including billing, collections, customer service, and field services.
• Ensures regulatory compliance through auditing, reporting, and adherence to environmental laws and standards.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and safety programs to support efficient and safe operations.
• Leads strategic planning efforts, including capital improvement projects, long-term system needs, and operational enhancements.
• Manages financial activities, including budgeting, expenditures, and resource allocation.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Administration, or a related field, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in utilities administration or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Health/Major Medical
• Dental
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Pension
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation-Annually
• Paid Sick
• Incentive & Longevity Pay
• Wellness Clinic