City Attorney

Deputy Director Of UtilitiesThe City of Carlsbad is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Director of Utilities. Under direction of the Director of Utilities, plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities and operations of assigned divisions within the Utilities Department, including water and wastewater operations, laboratory functions, environmental compliance, and utility billing. Coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies. Provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Utilities and executive staff.Examples of duties include supervising and overseeing the operation of the Municipal and Double Eagle Water Systems, the Carlsbad Wastewater System, Environmental Services, & Solid Waste systems. Assume management responsibility for all services and activities of assigned operations including water and wastewater treatment, distribution and collection, laboratory functions, environmental compliance, and utility billing. Manage the development and implementation of the Utilities Department goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area; prepare and supervise the preparation of the City's long-range future growth and development plans and programs.Typical qualifications include a high school graduate or GED, a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental engineering, civil engineering, public or business administration, or a related field. A master's degree in business, public administration, civil engineering, or a related field is preferred. Must have seven (7) years of increasingly responsible utility program management experience including three (3) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility. Must possess, or be able to obtain, State of New Mexico Level 4 Water and Wastewater Certification within two (2) years of appointment, or New Mexico Environment Department approved reciprocity of Water and Wastewater Certifications. Must have an excellent work history to include dependability and stability. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.