Deputy Executive Director

This opportunity is open to current CFPUA employees only. CFPUA is committed to developing internal talent and encourages qualified employees to apply. Position Summary Incumbents in this position are responsible for providing strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of assigned operational divisions within CFPUA. The Director ensures operational excellence, regulatory compliance, fiscal stewardship, and organizational alignment while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. This position is assigned to Pay Grade R40 . The successful candidate will be assigned to operational divisions based on organizational needs and the candidate's education, experience, and qualifications. Assignments Water and Wastewater Facilities Engineering Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems Maintenance Services Environmental Laboratory and Compliance Emergency Management and Safety Responsibilities Provides strategic leadership and direction for assigned operational divisions, ensuring alignment with CFPUA's mission, strategic priorities, and organizational values. Develops division goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and performance measures while identifying opportunities for operational improvement. Develops, administers, and monitors division operating and capital budgets, ensuring responsible stewardship of financial resources. Oversees workforce planning, employee development, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development within assigned divisions. Coordinates with CFPUA leadership, City and County officials, regulatory agencies, elected officials, and regional organizations to accomplish organizational objectives. Serves as CFPUA's representative with regulatory agencies and local, state, and regional environmental organizations. Prepares reports and presents recommendations, operational updates, and strategic initiatives to the Executive Leadership Team and the CFPUA Board as needed. Demonstrates and holds others accountable to CFPUA values. Works in partnership with the Human Resources department to ensure staff completes all relevant employment training and complies with federal and state employment law. Creates a culture of belonging and inclusion. Works in partnership with other CFPUA departments to achieve organizational goals. Performs other related job duties as assigned. Emergency Notice In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, business administration, public administration, or related field. Master's degree is preferred. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible management experience, including at least five (5) years leading water utility operations, wastewater operations, or related operational fields. Additional professional certifications may be required based on the operational divisions assigned, with opportunity to acquire those certifications within a defined term. Physical Requirements None: Minimal physical exertion. Very light physical work at desk or counter level with intermittent periods of sitting, standing, and walking. May involve data entry, telephone work, or use of various office equipment. Some: Same as above with the addition of standing/sitting/walking for lengthy periods of time. May involve light physical exertion due to pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds. Frequent: Physical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require occasional bending, squatting, and reaching. Very Frequent: Sustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands. #J-18808-Ljbffr