Description
The Town of Johnstown, Colorado is actively hiring a new Utilities Director to be part of our dynamic and passionate team. The ideal candidate will have a strong connection to our organizational guiding principles: Teamwork, Innovation, Integrity, Communication, and Service Excellence. Strategically located along the Front Range and adjacent to the I-25 corridor, Johnstown is a rapidly growing community of more than 20,000 people. A strong blend of both residential and commercial identifies the Town as it continues to grow and develop in Northern Colorado.
About the Utilities Department: The Utilities Department consists of both the water and wastewater departments as well as the collections and distributions department. The total Staff count among the two utilities is approximately 15 employees. The utilities department is in the midst of a transformational period where our water and wastewater systems are being reinvented and reinvested in to level up our service capabilities. One wastewater treatment plant was recently retrofitted, and our second plant will be completely reconstructed to meet current day treatment requirements. In 2026, the water treatment plant currently being reconstructed will be completed. By the end of 2026, our investment in new plant systems, distribution and collection systems will eclipse $250 million over the past 5 years. Our commitment to our infrastructure is evident and undeniable.
Ideal Candidate: The selected Utilities Director will possess a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and strong experience of water and sewer operations and infrastructure management. This will include a robust background in strategic planning, budget management, and capital expenditures. Management of a team of similar size and composition is expected and essential to the job. Furthermore, management and oversight of a utility budget for both water and wastewater are expected to help ensure success of the departments and the organization.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Town Management, Town Council, department heads, local, state, federal agencies, stakeholders, and within the community to ensure that a common vision is enacted and supported.
The ideal candidate will be a professional leader who has the capacity and interest to be an effective mentor and inspires staff to achieve excellence. Effective communication along with strong collaboration and team building skills will be necessary for this individual to be successful. Advanced written and oral communication skills are imperative.
Qualifications and Experience: Requires a minimum of 5 years of increasing experience in the leadership, direction and project management of infrastructure construction and maintenance projects for water and/or wastewater. Experience as a Utility Director or Utility Deputy Director preferred. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental engineering, civil engineering, chemistry or a closely related field is desired. Master’s Degree desired. Water and/or Wastewater Certifications are also highly desired.
The application deadline and a first review of the applicants will begin on October 20, 2025.
To be considered, please submit your resume and a cover letter to the official posting at: johnstownco.gov/employment.
Expected starting salary: $138,090 - $170,000 DOQ.
The Town of Johnstown provides generous benefits including vacation, holiday, sick time, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan contributions, and health savings accounts.
The Town of Johnstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection be based on job-related factors. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
