NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Assistant Director of Public Works - Utilities
Celina, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$112K/yr - $165K/yr
8+ years expThe City of Celina is seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant Director of Public Works - Utilities to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Utilities Division. This key leadership role supports the Director of Public Works in planning, directing, and optimizing daily operations across water distribution, wastewater collection, and related utility programs.
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Responsibilities
Supports the Public Works Director in planning and directing the daily and long-term activities of the Utilities Division
Assists in the development and implementation of departmental goals, performance standards, operational procedures, and strategic plans
Recommends and implements organizational improvements, system upgrades, and infrastructure priorities
Participates in annual budget preparation; monitors division expenditures and ensures fiscal accountability
Upholds and models the City of Celina’s Core Values in all interactions and decisions
Provides operational leadership for water distribution, wastewater collection, and related utility programs
Coordinates activities between the Utilities Division and other Public Works divisions, City departments, contractors, and regional partners
Oversees capital improvement and contracted utility construction projects; ensures compliance with design specifications, schedules, and budgets
Conducts field inspections of utility maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and construction activities
Responds to escalated customer service inquiries and service delivery issues
Prepares and delivers reports, presentations, and technical information to City Council, boards, commissions, and citizen groups
Supervises, mentors, and evaluates assigned staff, promoting a culture of teamwork, accountability, and professional development
Establishes clear expectations and performance goals; provides coaching and corrective action as required
Builds and maintains a skilled, service-oriented workforce capable of supporting the City’s utility needs
Ensures compliance with TCEQ, EPA, and other applicable federal, state, and regional regulations
Assists with planning and execution of emergency response efforts, including after-hours incidents, service disruptions, or severe weather events
Serves as a departmental representative during interagency meetings and regulatory inspections
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in water/wastewater operations, construction, and maintenance
At least four (4) years in a supervisory or management role
A TCEQ Class B Water and Wastewater License is required or ability to obtain within 6 months
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Preferred
Experience in a fast-growing municipality within the North Texas region
A background in capital improvement program (CIP) management
Advanced knowledge of water/wastewater regulatory compliance, asset management, and utility infrastructure planning
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Relocation assistance will also be available for the successful out-of-area candidate
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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