Utility Director

The Utility Director oversees the electric distribution system, the sewer collection system, the water distribution system, and the utility billing office.  This position requires professional, technical and administrative work in the management of a variety of municipal utilities projects related to the above mentioned utilities and environmental protection programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 

• Oversees the design, installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of the Utility systems.


• Review and approve plans submitted by developer and contractors as to the impact on the utility systems, prepares and reviews capital and operating budgets.


• Prepare and file reports required by state and federal agencies.


• Directs operation, installation, maintenance and updates of SCADA systems for electric and water systems.


• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of department personnel.


• Manages approximately 27 field and billing employees in combined departments.


• Perform duties in a safe manner; report any potential safety hazards to staff.


• Perform any reasonable, temporarily assigned job duties outside the position’s job description, where, in the City’s judgment, those duties are necessary in the interest of efficiency, productivity or guest service.


• Receive and follow verbal and written orders from the Mayor, as well as all other duties as assigned.


• Must be a diplomat and advocate for the City and Utilities as a whole.


• Will work side by side with the Mayor and the Administration to lead the utility for the benefit of the rate payers.

Requirements/Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associate or bachelor’s Degree preferred.


• Leadership and Utility management experience required.


• Engineering training/experience preferred.


• Strong organizational skills along with excellent oral & written communication ability.


• Experience in all three utilities is expected, strong experience in electric public power is preferred.

Physical Requirements: 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.

 Talk, hear, and speak. Standing for prolonged periods of time while moving and interacting with the public, employees, or contractors.  Sitting and working on a computer, sometimes for an extended period.  Walking, stooping, crouching. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 

This is a Full Time position with an Employment Contract which includes a full benefit package including employer paid Medical, Vision, Dental, Employee Life, Short Term Disability; participation in the Indiana Public Employee Retirement Fund Pension; 457(b) plan; 13 paid Holidays; and paid time off. 

The City of Lawrenceburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ADA Compliant Employer.  The City of Lawrenceburg does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, skills, ability and merit.