MANAGING DIRECTOR (Water)

Managing Director (Water)

Position Title - Managing Director (Water)

Position Number - 316002

FLSA Status - Exempt

Full Time/Part Time - Full Time

Salary - Salary Range: $183,000 $259,000 Annually; placement within the pay grade will be determined based on qualifications and internal alignment.

Job Summary - The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is seeking a strategic and accomplished Managing Director for Water to join its executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the General Manager & CEO, this executive will provide leadership for BPUB's water & wastewater utility operations, ensuring the delivery of safe, reliable, and sustainable services to a rapidly growing community. This role offers a unique opportunity to guide long-term infrastructure planning, capital investment, regulatory compliance, operational performance, and environmental stewardship while advancing the mission of one of the nation's largest municipally owned utilities.

Responsibilities - ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following)

• Directs assigned utility operations functions to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective, and timely service delivery.
• Leads implementation of strategic priorities, business plans, and performance objectives for assigned functions.
• Develops short- and long-range strategies, goals, and action plans based on operational needs, risk, and service expectations.
• Identifies, evaluates, and advances business initiatives and continuous improvement opportunities aligned with BPUB's mission and changing priorities.
• Plans and directs programs and activities across assigned divisions, departments, and senior staff.
• Oversees development and management of O&M and CIP budgets for assigned functions; monitors expenditures and recommends adjustments.
• Establishes performance monitoring and reporting for assigned functions; provides timely updates and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board as required.
• Develops, recommends, and administers policies, procedures, and internal controls for assigned functions.
• Ensures compliance with applicable safety, reliability, environmental, and regulatory requirements; identifies and mitigates operational and enterprise risks.
• Represents BPUB with local, state, and national partners, agencies, and industry organizations; supports intergovernmental and community relations.
• Promotes a consistent, positive organizational image and communications with customers, stakeholders, and employees.
• Leads, coaches, and develops senior management and professional staff; supports talent planning and accountability for results.
• Carries out other related duties and responsibilities within the scope of executive authority, as appropriate to the operation and administration of a municipally owned utility.
• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities, including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal of all designated staff.
• May assume the duties and responsibilities of an executive team member in their absence.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Knowledge important to perform the functions of the job include:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public utility administration and operations specific to electric, water, and wastewater utilities.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering as applied to the development, construction, planning, and maintenance of electric power production, transmission and distribution, and water and wastewater systems, plants, distribution, and collection.
• Knowledge of ERCOT Operating Guides and Protocols.
• Knowledge of NERC (National Electric Reliability Corp.) standards.
• Knowledge and experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Knowledge in formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Broad knowledge of local, state, and federal law and city ordinances.
• Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management.
• Knowledge of public relations principles and practices.
• Extensive knowledge of municipal utility accounting, budgeting, and flow of funds.
• Skills important to perform the functions of the job include:
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
• Computer software skills using Microsoft Office.
• Abilities important to perform the functions of the job include:
• Ability to develop long-term plans and programs, and to evaluate work accomplishments promptly.
• Ability to make sound decisions and analyze and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Ability to deliver public presentations.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to attend meetings outside normal working hours, travel, and work a flexible schedule.

Education & Experience Requirements - Bachelor's degree in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) accredited university is required, a bachelor's degree in a closely related field may be considered. Twelve (12) years of municipal or utility operations experience, at least five (5) of which in a senior management capacity are required. A Master's degree is preferred and may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - A valid Texas Driver License or receipt of a valid Texas Driver's License within 90 days of relocation to Texas and a safe driving record, as measured by company policy. A Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas is preferred.

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 40 lbs.). Work is done in a normal office environment with frequent exposures to outdoor temperatures, dirt and dust, and/or disagreeable sights and odors. Position requires frequent weekend and evening work and frequent overnight travel.

Eligibility for Employment - In addition to any and all other qualifications required for employment stated under the Brownsville P.U.B Personnel Policies and Procedures Policy No. 39: Prohibit the hiring of any person who is related to BPUB Executive Management within the third degree of Consanguinity or second degree by Affinity; and based on certain prohibitions of the Charter and Statute on nepotism, no person can be hired who shall be related to any member of the Board of Directors or City Commission within the third degree of consanguinity or second degree by affinity.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number - S717P

Open Until Filled - Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Quick Link for Internal Postings - https://bpubcareers.com/postings/2358

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Where did you first learn about this opportunity?
   • BPUB Website Advertisement
   • Job Alert feature on BPUB Careers Page
   • A BPUB Board or PUBCAP Member
   • A current or past BPUB Employee
   • A trade organization or membership association
   • A job board such as (Indeed, Glassdoor)
   • Social Media, such as (LinkedIn, Facebook)
   • I spoke to a recruiter at a recent career fair
   • Texas Workforce Solutions
   • A family member or friend
   • I am a current BPUB Employee
2. * Which of the following best match your current educational credentials? (Select One)
   • I have a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or a closely related technical field from a NON-ABET accredited university program.
   • I have a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field from an Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) accredited university program.
   • I have a Master's Degree or higher in an engineering or closely related technical field from an ABET accredited university program.
   • I have an engineering-related technical bachelor's degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) accredited university program.
   • I have an unrelated, non-technical bachelor's degree.