Interim Public Utilities Director
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Location: Brainerd, MN 56401
Description:
Salary: $135,000.00 - $150,000.00 Annually
Location : Brainerd, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 20250411
Department: Brainerd Public Utilities
Opening Date: 04/14/2025
General Definition of Work
The City of Brainerd is seeking an Interim Public Utilities Director. This position provides leadership and direction for our municipal utility systems including electric distribution and hydro generation, water treatment and distribution, and wastewater treatment facilities.
Work is performed under the supervision of the City Administrator with oversight and guidance from the City of Brainerd Public Utilities Commission. Qualifications for the position include:
The interim appointment duration is estimated to be approximately 12 months. The starting salary range is $135,000 - 150,000 (Exempt) depending on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.
The first review of applications will take place on Monday, April 28, 2025. Please direct questions to HR Director Kris Schubert at 218-828-2307.
Compensation
Compensation rates are governed by the City's Salary Administration Plan. Information regarding the City's pay program is available in the Human Resources Department.
Holidays
The 10 calendar holidays that are observed are as follows: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following, and Christmas Day. Employees also received one additional "floating" holidays of their choice.
Vacation
Vacation is earned at the rate of 10.00 hours per month (3 weeks per year) for the first year of employment. After the first year, monthly accrual rate is increased per the Employee Policy Manual. Maximum vacation balance is 240 hours. Vacation is accrued, but generally not available for use, for the first six months of employment.
Sick Leave
Sick leave is earned at a rate of 8 hours per month with a maximum sick balance of 960 hours. Payout of 100% of sick leave balance allowed as severance if immediately eligible to draw PERA pension or due to a written doctor-verified disability.
Health Insurance
Health Insurance - Blue Cross Blue Shield is our current health insurance provider. Coverage is effective the 1st of the month following the date of hire. We currently offer four High Deductible Health Insurance plans (HDHP):
NOTE: For all four of the above HDHP, the employee also receives an additional annual employer HSA contribution based on which plan and coverage level is elected (amount will be prorated and deposited in monthly increments) into the employee's Health Savings Account.
Dental/Optical Insurance
Dental and optical insurance benefits are available.
Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
An employer paid $100,000 life insurance and long-term disability insurance policy is provided by the City the 1st of the month following the initial-six months waiting period of eligibility.
Retirement Plan
Retirement benefits are provided through the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA). The 2025 EMPLOYEE contribution rate is 6.5%. The 2025 EMPLOYER contribution rate is 7.5%.
Location : Brainerd, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 20250411
Department: Brainerd Public Utilities
Opening Date: 04/14/2025
General Definition of Work
The City of Brainerd is seeking an Interim Public Utilities Director. This position provides leadership and direction for our municipal utility systems including electric distribution and hydro generation, water treatment and distribution, and wastewater treatment facilities.
Work is performed under the supervision of the City Administrator with oversight and guidance from the City of Brainerd Public Utilities Commission. Qualifications for the position include:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, public administration, business administration or an equivalent field.
- Five (5) years of senior level management municipal and/or utility related experience of which two (2) years of experience must be as a department manager or supervisor.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered as determined by the City Administrator.
- Valid MN driver's license.
- Utility supervisory experience and knowledge of sustainable and renewable energy is preferred. Water and wastewater operations experience is desirable.
The interim appointment duration is estimated to be approximately 12 months. The starting salary range is $135,000 - 150,000 (Exempt) depending on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.
The first review of applications will take place on Monday, April 28, 2025. Please direct questions to HR Director Kris Schubert at 218-828-2307.
Compensation
Compensation rates are governed by the City's Salary Administration Plan. Information regarding the City's pay program is available in the Human Resources Department.
Holidays
The 10 calendar holidays that are observed are as follows: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following, and Christmas Day. Employees also received one additional "floating" holidays of their choice.
Vacation
Vacation is earned at the rate of 10.00 hours per month (3 weeks per year) for the first year of employment. After the first year, monthly accrual rate is increased per the Employee Policy Manual. Maximum vacation balance is 240 hours. Vacation is accrued, but generally not available for use, for the first six months of employment.
Sick Leave
Sick leave is earned at a rate of 8 hours per month with a maximum sick balance of 960 hours. Payout of 100% of sick leave balance allowed as severance if immediately eligible to draw PERA pension or due to a written doctor-verified disability.
Health Insurance
Health Insurance - Blue Cross Blue Shield is our current health insurance provider. Coverage is effective the 1st of the month following the date of hire. We currently offer four High Deductible Health Insurance plans (HDHP):
- Plan 1 is a $3,300 single/$6,600 family deductible policy. The employee pays 5% of the single premium with the 2025 monthly cost being $74.25 per month. The employee pays 20% of the family premium or $501.40 per month.
- Plan 2 is a $1,650 single/$3,300 family deductible policy. The employee pays 5% of the single premium with the 2025 monthly cost being $82.85 per month. The employee pays 20% of the family premium or $559.80 per month.
- Plan 3 is a $6,300 single/$12,600 family deductible policy. The employee pays 3% of the single premium with the 2025 monthly cost being $37.56 per month. The employee pays 15% of the family premium or $317.25 per month.
- Plan 4 is a $8,300 single/$16,600 family deductible policy. The employer pays 100% of the single premium. The employee pays 10% of the family premium or $194.70 per month.
NOTE: For all four of the above HDHP, the employee also receives an additional annual employer HSA contribution based on which plan and coverage level is elected (amount will be prorated and deposited in monthly increments) into the employee's Health Savings Account.
Dental/Optical Insurance
Dental and optical insurance benefits are available.
Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
An employer paid $100,000 life insurance and long-term disability insurance policy is provided by the City the 1st of the month following the initial-six months waiting period of eligibility.
Retirement Plan
Retirement benefits are provided through the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA). The 2025 EMPLOYEE contribution rate is 6.5%. The 2025 EMPLOYER contribution rate is 7.5%.