The Ideal Candidate
The Director of the newly created Utilities Department will be a visionary thinker, innovative and inspiring, with exceptional management, interpersonal and communication skills. As the Utilities Director, it will be important to effectively build the department and lead the team in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience overseeing and managing water and wastewater capital improvement projects and maintenance of existing systems, working with cutting-edge technology, having a desire to manage challenging and exciting projects and thriving in a changing environment. The ideal candidate will ensure Gilroy is well-represented with SCRWA and will be proactive in overseeing the City’s involvement with the wastewater treatment plant.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive knowledge of current trends and best practices that impact and influence all aspects of water and wastewater management as the City of Gilroy increases in population and expands its services. It is also essential for the next Utilities Director to have experience working with other City departments, interacting and answering inquiries from the community, representing the Department at council meetings and building relationships with neighboring agencies to ensure a seat at the table from a regional utility perspective.
Please check the Job Brochure for more detailed information!