POSITION TITLE: INTERNAL ONLY - Sr Director, Water Engineering (Full-Time Regular) (Unclassified Management)
REQUISITION #: req8147
DEPARTMENT: Utilities Management
LOCATION: UTILITIES SERVICE CTR - BLDG C
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Service Area/Unit Director View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $137,508.00 - 229,185.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $150,000.00 - 175,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is
3:00 p.m. MT on 7/1/2025.
You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.
Why Work For the City of Fort Collins? - Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
- Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
- Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
- Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
- Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
- Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Wellness program, workout facilities
- Employee/family onsite health clinic
- Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
- Collaborative work environment
To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization BrochureJob SummaryDepartment lead with work related to leading and directing Capital Projects, Master Planning/Development Review, and the departments Enterprise Project Management System including Asset Management Strategy. Provides guidance through development of staffing plans, budgets, and policies and programs in alignment with the City organization and Utility priorities.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Responsible for the efficient, effective and integrated efforts of the Capital Projects, Master Planning/Development Review, and Enterprise Project Management teams.
- Ensures development of water, wastewater and stormwater master plans, capital plans and asset management plans. Directs project management and collaborates with utility, finance, and PDT peers to develop a robust, defensible 20-year capital plan.
- Ensures development review complies with all applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations, while also partnering with the business community and other city departments to support city goals.
- Guides One Water's multi-sector engineering design, construction, and planning efforts and teams to meet evolving city priorities, regulatory requirements, and industry standards, while ensuring projects serve the needs of the community for decades to come.
- Leads engineering and operations teams in crafting innovative solutions for complicated projects and challenging planning issues when evident solutions may not exist.
- Champions citywide innovation in capital and utility infrastructure management. Leads enterprise asset modernization initiatives.
- Ensures the department and the department/'s work products comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and laws.
- Assist the executive director in the development of strategic plans and department budgets.
- Provides leadership and guidance to ensure teams are competent, forward-thinking, and adaptable.
- Provides direction on department priorities.
- Provides leadership to set strategy and work plans to support essential duties and goals of department.
- Collaborates with peers and leadership on Utilities and City-wide efforts, including council priorities.
- Represents One Water at regional and national forums and industry coalitions. Leads cross-sector engagement to align water, wastewater, and stormwater strategic planning with public priorities and regional partners.
- Accountable for the delivery of multi-sector engineering and project management performance metrics.
- Responsible for personnel performance management including hiring, discipline, and termination of department employees.
- Directs development of, and provides financial oversight of, the department/'s capital plan and operating budgets to ensure accountability to rate payers.
- Change agent able to identify the need for change and lead a team through change to foster innovation and create process improvements.
- Manages and supports organizational change; manages and leads departments to be nimble and responsive to changing priorities and needs.
- Serve as part of a Water Commission liaison rotation.
- Collaborate with regional water, wastewater, and stormwater providers, stakeholders, and associated firms.
- Prioritizes employee safety.
Management ResponsibilitiesYes
City Competencies- Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
- A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
- A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities- Knowledge of the principles of water engineering, water quality, Colorado water law, asset management, regulatory compliance
- Strong financial acumen in the areas of budget, purchasing, and asset management.
- Working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Knowledge of City, State, and Federal Clean Water and Safe Water Regulations.
- Ability to effectively communicate to ensure shared understanding and expectations.
- Ability to manage staff working in various locations.
- Ability to Focus Strategically, Build Team Capability, and Deliver Results.
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and other written materials.
- Ability to simplify the complex to ensure effective and timely communication and decision making.
- Knowledge of Project Management Principles (PMP) and Guidelines
Required QualificationsMinimumPreferredCollege degree or equivalent work experience. Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees.
Engineering or other related field
Master's Degree preferred
Experience Requirements- 10 years of progressively responsible management level experience in the water, wastewater, and/or stormwater industry.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training- Colorado Professional Engineer, Driver's License, Project Management Professional (preferred),
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Because the possession and use of marijuana,whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
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