Public Utilities Director

The City of Marysville is seeking an experienced, visionary, and dedicated executive leader to serve as the Public Utilities Director. Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Director serves as a key member of the executive management team and leads all operations, strategic planning, capital infrastructure projects, and regulatory compliance for the City's Public Utilities divisions, including Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, and Sanitation.

• Executive Leadership & Strategy: Align goals with the City’s Strategic Plan; advise City Manager and Council on infrastructure, capacity, and planning.

• Operations & Facility Oversight: Direct daily operations for treatment plants, distribution/collection networks, stormwater systems, and fleet assets.

• Capital & Engineering Collaboration: Partner with the City Engineer to plan and execute CIP projects, upgrades, and asset replacements.

• Financial & Resource Management: Manage budgets, fiscal forecasting, cost-benefit analyses, and rate assessments to maximize ratepayer ROI.

• Environmental Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state (Ohio EPA, ODNR), and county standards and permits.

• Personnel Leadership: Lead staff and field crews; promote a culture of safety, accountability, and service.

• Public & Community Relations: Serve as liaison to Council, regulators, businesses, and regional partners; address citizen inquiries; maintain 24-hour emergency availability.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Public Works Management, or a closely related field required. A Master's degree is preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of increasingly responsible executive-level management experience in the public sector, with demonstrated leadership over municipal water/wastewater utilities, capital planning, and infrastructure projects.

• Licensing & Certifications:

  • Professional Engineering (PE) license or State Water/Wastewater Operator certification preferred.

  • Valid Ohio Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

• Skills & Competencies: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; expertise in municipal finance/budgeting; knowledge of SCADA systems, cybersecurity protocols, and contract administration; strong emergency decision-making under pressure.

The City of Marysville offers a competitive salary package within the $120,000 - $160,000 pay range and a generous benefits package, including:

• Membership in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, and 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Additional Benefits: Deferred Compensation (457) options, Longevity Pay (starting at 3 years of service), prior public service credit, and more