Description

Utilities Director

Hiring Range: $164,756 - $185,452 annually

For complete details about the position, click here to view the Recruitment Brochure for the Utilities Director of the City of Grand Junction.

The Utilities Director Position and the Ideal Candidate:

The Utilities Director leads the City of Grand Junction’s Utilities Department and serves as a member of the City’s Executive Leadership Team, reporting to the Deputy City Manager. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for water and wastewater services, environmental compliance, laboratory services, asset management, and utility billing.

The Utilities Director is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable utility service delivery, strong financial stewardship of enterprise funds, and effective support to the community and internal customers. The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience in a regulated municipal utilities environment and a balance of operational credibility, financial acumen, and executive-level leadership.

The City is seeking a strategic, steady, and people-centered leader who is visible, approachable, and trusted. This leader will communicate clearly, build alignment around priorities, and reinforce consistent expectations while working effectively with elected officials, boards, regulatory agencies, and regional partners. The Utilities Director must be able to navigate complex stakeholder environments and sensitive issues with professionalism, sound judgment, and accountability.

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