Laredo, Tx

Boasting a rich history, diverse residents, a stable economy, and an eclectic selection of world-class museums and art, Laredo is recognized as the beginning of the Lone Star State, an experience that is American, Texas, and Mexican all in one. Incorporated in 1755 and comprising more than 107 square miles along the banks of the Rio Grande, Laredo’s 256,000 residents enjoy its blend of culture, language, culinary influences, and ambiance that can only be found deep in the heart of South Texas. Serving as the largest city and the seat of Webb County, Laredo is the primary retail and trade center to the combined Laredo-Nuevo Laredo metro population of over 715,000 people.

Laredo operates under the Council-Manager form of government, with the policy-making and legislative authority vested with the City Council, consisting of the Mayor and eight Council Members.

**Position Overview**:
Under general administrative direction, the Utilities Director plans, directs, and controls the daily operations of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, raw water supply systems, distribution and collection systems, testing, monitoring, and compliance with regulatory standards, capital upgrades, and maintenance of the systems to ensure drinking water meets designated specifications and effluent water from wastewater plants meets state and federal regulations.

**Qualifications**:
The City of Laredo is seeking a servant leader with exceptional skills in utility planning and water resources; a strong understanding of utility operations under local, state, and federal utility laws/regulations; and excellent judgment, discretion, customer relations, and authentic leadership to become their next Utilities Director. The next Director should be experienced with utilities best management practices, take pride in the services the Department provides, and have strong financial acumen, capital budgeting and capital project management, and fiscal management skills.

**Minimum Requirements**:
**Compensation and Benefits**:
The City of Laredo offers a competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience. The City provides a generous benefits program including health, dental, life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement, and other benefit options.

**Application Process**:
**For more information on this position contact**:
Doug Thomas, Executive Vice President of Recruitment & Leadership Development

863-860-9314

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