Public Works Manager - Utilities
Public Works Department
City of Milpitas, California
Annual Salary: $159,191 - $198,988 DOE/DOQ
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The City of Milpitas is seeking a Public Works Manager - Utilities to provide visionary leadership for the operations and maintenance of the water distribution, sewer, and storm drain collection systems, under the direction of the Deputy Public Works Director. The Public Works Manager - Utilities will have oversight of 21 staff and an approximate annual operating budget of $6 million. This experienced, decisive, and capable Manager will play a critical role in overseeing and modernizing the operations of Milpitas' utility systems; focusing primarily on maintaining the drinking water system, storm collection systems, and sanitary collection systems which serve over our community of over 81,000 residents. The ideal candidate for this role combines a deep understanding of water distribution, storm and sewer collection systems, operations, and maintenance with a proven history of exceptional leadership. The successful candidate will have a background in managing and developing staff, creating systems of accountability, and fostering a positive and inclusive work culture. If you are an enthusiastic professional with a passion for public works, apply today!
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for this position will have a deep understanding and experience overseeing water operations and distribution systems. They will lead the improvement of the division’s preventative maintenance program and support the Deputy and Director in the budget development process. This manager should possess a strong grasp of public works and utilities technologies including ArcGIS, field tablets, asset management, and SCADA systems. The Manager will motivate staff to seek opportunities for advancement and perform at their best. They will cultivate a collaborative work culture and mentor employees toward higher certifications. The ideal Manager will be a confident and highly communicative leader who is comfortable having difficult conversations, delivering staff feedback, and creating a positive team culture.