Assistant Director of Utilities

The City of Vacaville invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Utilities. Currently, one vacancy exists within the Utilities Department but this recruitment will also establish an eligibility list to be used for any future vacancies over the next 12-month period.

Please view our informational flyer for more information.

Salary and Benefits Information
$170,732- $207,505/annually
This position may be eligible for a remote/hybrid work schedule.

Working for the City of Vacaville comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Medical Insurance at affordable rates - City covers up to 85% of Kaiser premium & other plans are also available
• Vision and Dental Insurance monthly premiums covered 100% by the City
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, thirteen holidays, and two floating holidays a year
• Up to 75 hours per year of Administrative Leave
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
• Deferred compensation plan with up to 6% City contribution available
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) plan enrollment and Retiree Health Savings account

**Please see more information on our generous benefits package here**

• Assists the Director of Utilities in planning and managing Utilities Department operations
• Assists in the development and implementation of Department goals, objectives, priorities, policies, and procedures
• Plans, programs, and directs all activities related to the Water Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations Divisions involving the work of Wastewater and Water Operations, Collections, Distribution, Water Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance

For a complete job description, please visit the City website at www.cityofvacaville.com.The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this position will:

• Have broad knowledge of environmental issues related to water and wastewater, pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations;
• Have strong leadership abilities and be able to make tough decisions and effectively make changes when needed; and
• Cultivate good working relationships with a number of parties that include the City Council, City and Department staff, the development community, regulatory and outside agencies and the public.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, business administration, public administration or a related field.

Experience: Six (6) years of extensive management-level work experience in public utility administration that includes water treatment and sanitary sewer utility planning, coordinating and financing. Professional engineering experience is highly desirable.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

A certificate of registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is highly desirable.

A valid Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.A completed City of Vacaville application and supplemental questionnaire must be received by Human Resources at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 by 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 29, 2024.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.cityofvacaville.com. Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling (707) 449-5101.

Cover letters and resumes are encouraged as a supplement but cannot be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.

IMPORTANT: Contact with applicants will primarily occur via email. Please ensure that your application indicates a valid email address which you check on a regular basis.

For ADA information and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click on the link below:
https://www.ci.vacaville.ca.us/government/human-resources/job-application-faqs

Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for this position include a Livescan, credit history, and public records check.Employment Type: FULL-TIME