Director of Public Utilities - Unalaska, Alaska
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Location: Unalaska, AK 99685
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Location : Unalaska, AK
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00198
Job Classification: Utilities / Municipal Services
Opening Date: 01/11/2024
Job Description
Initial review of candidates will begin on February 12, 2024.
Unalaska, Alaska (est. full-time pop. 4,195 plus seasonal influxes), strategically located in the heart of the North Pacific and Bering Sea fisheries, is a coastal community that seamlessly blends industry and history. Home of the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor, Unalaska's economy thrives on commercial fishing, seafood processing, fleet services, and marine transportation.
Unalaska's Department of Parks, Culture, and Recreation (PCR) enhances the community with diverse facilities and programs, including aquatics, arts, fitness, youth activities, library services, and events. The Unalaska City School District consistently ranks among the state's top schools and offers a full education spectrum from preschool to 12th grade. Residents take pride in their schools, healthcare, leisure, and cultural amenities, fostering a vibrant community now enjoying the benefits of high-speed internet.
Under the general direction of the City Manager, the Director of Public Utilities is an executive-level position that functions as the general manager of public utilities; managing and administering electric, water, wastewater, and solid waste utilities, and supervising all matters related to the management, planning, operation, engineering, and maintenance of the City's public utility facilities and systems.
Click here to view the recruitment brochure.
Compensation and Benefits
The City is conducting a compensation study, and it is expected that salary ranges will be adjusted to reflect the current market and variables such as cost of living and remote location. Results of the compensation study will be presented to the City Council in March. The current maximum salary is $148,913, which we anticipate will be upwardly adjusted commensurate with the ongoing compensation study. In addition, the City of Unalaska offers an outstanding benefits package.
Desired Qualifications
Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, and progressively responsible professional leadership (ideally eight years), including experience in construction and/or utility management or a related field.
Special Instructions
This position is open until filled; however, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than February 12, 2024. For more information, please contact Anne Lewis at or 703-923-8214.
THE CITY OF UNALASKA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Unalaska is an Employer of National Service and encourages AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni to apply.
Please consult the recruitment brochure for more information on the benefits available for this position.
01
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
02
What is the major concentration of the highest level of education you have earned?
03
Which of the following best reflects your number of years as a professional leader as described in the published job announcement?
Required Question
Location : Unalaska, AK
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00198
Job Classification: Utilities / Municipal Services
Opening Date: 01/11/2024
Job Description
Initial review of candidates will begin on February 12, 2024.
Unalaska, Alaska (est. full-time pop. 4,195 plus seasonal influxes), strategically located in the heart of the North Pacific and Bering Sea fisheries, is a coastal community that seamlessly blends industry and history. Home of the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor, Unalaska's economy thrives on commercial fishing, seafood processing, fleet services, and marine transportation.
Unalaska's Department of Parks, Culture, and Recreation (PCR) enhances the community with diverse facilities and programs, including aquatics, arts, fitness, youth activities, library services, and events. The Unalaska City School District consistently ranks among the state's top schools and offers a full education spectrum from preschool to 12th grade. Residents take pride in their schools, healthcare, leisure, and cultural amenities, fostering a vibrant community now enjoying the benefits of high-speed internet.
Under the general direction of the City Manager, the Director of Public Utilities is an executive-level position that functions as the general manager of public utilities; managing and administering electric, water, wastewater, and solid waste utilities, and supervising all matters related to the management, planning, operation, engineering, and maintenance of the City's public utility facilities and systems.
Click here to view the recruitment brochure.
Compensation and Benefits
The City is conducting a compensation study, and it is expected that salary ranges will be adjusted to reflect the current market and variables such as cost of living and remote location. Results of the compensation study will be presented to the City Council in March. The current maximum salary is $148,913, which we anticipate will be upwardly adjusted commensurate with the ongoing compensation study. In addition, the City of Unalaska offers an outstanding benefits package.
Desired Qualifications
Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, and progressively responsible professional leadership (ideally eight years), including experience in construction and/or utility management or a related field.
Special Instructions
This position is open until filled; however, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than February 12, 2024. For more information, please contact Anne Lewis at or 703-923-8214.
THE CITY OF UNALASKA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Unalaska is an Employer of National Service and encourages AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni to apply.
Please consult the recruitment brochure for more information on the benefits available for this position.
01
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate degree
02
What is the major concentration of the highest level of education you have earned?
- Engineering/Engineering Management
- Closely Related Field to the Above
- None of the above
03
Which of the following best reflects your number of years as a professional leader as described in the published job announcement?
- 0 - 2 Years
- 3 - 4 Years
- 5 - 6 Years
- 7 - 9 Years
- 10+ Years
Required Question