This announcement will remain posted until filled. First review of applications begins February 12, 2024.
The City of Arlington (est. pop. 400,000), the nation’s 48th largest city, the seventh largest city in Texas, and the eighth most diverse city in the nation, is seeking a knowledgeable and proven water utilities executive to serve as the Director of Water Utilities. Recently ranked as the 13th Safest Large City in the U.S., Arlington is a community where civic organizations, businesses, and government work together to ensure the community retains its hometown identity, high quality of life and natural beauty.
Reporting to the Deputy City Manager, the Director oversees day-to-day operations for the city's water utility system. Responsibilities include managing water treatment plants, distribution systems, and storage facilities, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, preparing and monitoring the utility budget, and leading a team in long-range planning and capital improvement projects. Additionally, the role involves negotiating contracts, responding to emergencies, and keeping city leadership informed of challenges and outcomes.
The City of Arlington offers a market competitive total rewards package that includes a base salary in the $185,000 - $200,000 (DOQ) and a comprehensive benefit package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life with AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Virtual Health, Longevity Pay, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), 457(b), Tuition Reimbursement, and membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
Qualified applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or a related field, and at least seven (7) years of progressively increasing mandates and professional experience in water and wastewater utilities administration and supervision; possession of a TCEQ Class A Public Water System Operator License, or the ability to secure a Class “A” Public Water System Operator License within six (6) months of employment required. Licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas preferred. TCEQ may award individual license from another state, territory, or country on a case-by-case basis.
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