Director of Public Utilities - Unalaska, Alaska
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Location: Unalaska, AK 99685
Description:
Salary: $164,195.00 - $180,606.00 Annually
Location : Unalaska, AK
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00239
Job Classification: Utilities / Municipal Services
Opening Date: 07/15/2024
Job Description
Initial review of candidates will begin on August 14, 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 and culture, fitness, youth activities, leisure activities, library services, and special 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 work and the quality of their schools, healthcare, leisure, and cultural offerings, 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 production and distribution, 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 hiring salary range is $164,195 - $180,606. In addition, the City of Unalaska offers an outstanding benefits package which includes:
Desired Qualifications
This position requires 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. Other combinations of education and experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the job duties may be evaluated. Preference will be given to the candidate holding a master's degree, and specialized education/certification in electrical/powerhouse, wastewater, solid waste, and water operations, Geothermal knowledge and union negotiation experience are a plus. The successful candidate must have, or be able to obtain, an Alaska driver's license within 90 days of hire, possess the ability to pass all required pre-employment testing (i.e., criminal background, employment history, credit check and drug testing), and must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Special Instructions
This position is open until filled; however, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than August 14, 2024
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
Please enter any certifications you currently possess that are applicable to this position.
04
Which of the following best reflects your number of years as a professional as described in the published job announcement?
05
Which of the following represents the sector in which you earned your professional experience?
06
Which of the following best represents the population size of the community you serve or most recently served?
07
Are you a finalist or have participated in interviews for a similar position within the last 30 days?
Required Question
Location : Unalaska, AK
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00239
Job Classification: Utilities / Municipal Services
Opening Date: 07/15/2024
Job Description
Initial review of candidates will begin on August 14, 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 and culture, fitness, youth activities, leisure activities, library services, and special 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 work and the quality of their schools, healthcare, leisure, and cultural offerings, 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 production and distribution, 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 hiring salary range is $164,195 - $180,606. In addition, the City of Unalaska offers an outstanding benefits package which includes:
- 100% employer-paid medical premiums (employee & dependents)
- 100% employer-paid basic life/AD&D insurance (employee & dependents)
- 100% employer-paid medevac insurance (employee)
- Up to a $10,000 hiring bonus
- Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance
- Annual travel allowance of $2,000 after the first year of employment
- Personal Leave accrual at 32 hours begins the 9th year of employment
- 9 paid Holidays and 4 floating holidays per year
- 7 days bereavement leave
- Longevity bonus starting on the third year of employment
- Eligible for Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement
- Eligible for 457 Plans with MissionSquare and Mutual of America
- City-owned vehicle to drive for work and personal use
- City-owned employee housing may be available for rent
Desired Qualifications
This position requires 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. Other combinations of education and experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the job duties may be evaluated. Preference will be given to the candidate holding a master's degree, and specialized education/certification in electrical/powerhouse, wastewater, solid waste, and water operations, Geothermal knowledge and union negotiation experience are a plus. The successful candidate must have, or be able to obtain, an Alaska driver's license within 90 days of hire, possess the ability to pass all required pre-employment testing (i.e., criminal background, employment history, credit check and drug testing), and must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Special Instructions
This position is open until filled; however, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than August 14, 2024
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?
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Finance/Accounting
- Economics
- Human Resources
- Engineering/Engineering Management
- Communications/Public Relations
- Urban Planning
- Marketing
- Closely Related Field to the Above
- None of the above
03
Please enter any certifications you currently possess that are applicable to this position.
04
Which of the following best reflects your number of years as a professional as described in the published job announcement?
- 0 - 2 Years
- 3 - 4 Years
- 5 - 6 Years
- 7 - 9 Years
- 10+ Years
05
Which of the following represents the sector in which you earned your professional experience?
- Municipal Government
- County Government
- State Government
- Federal Government
- United States Armed Forces
- Private Sector
- Other
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Which of the following best represents the population size of the community you serve or most recently served?
- Under 10,000 Residents
- 10,000 - 20,000
- 20,001 - 50,000
- 50,001 - 100,000
- 100,001 - 300,000
- Over 300,000 Residents
- N/A
07
Are you a finalist or have participated in interviews for a similar position within the last 30 days?
- Yes
- No
Required Question