The City of Chesapeake is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as its next Director of Public Utilities. This position provides strategic oversight of critical water and wastewater systems that directly impact the health, safety, and quality of life of our community. The ideal candidate will bring strong operational expertise, sound judgment, and a commitment to service excellence to guide essential infrastructure operations now and into the future.

Position Overview:
The Director of Public Utilities provides leadership and oversight for the City’s water and wastewater systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant services. This role promotes operational excellence, fiscal responsibility, infrastructure resilience, and outstanding customer service. The Director works with elected officials, regulatory agencies, colleagues, and community stakeholders to develop policies, programs, and long-term strategies that support sustainable operations and future growth, balancing day-to-day management with strategic planning.

The City of Chesapeake is committed to serving our community and supporting our teammates through our CARES Standards:

Courteousness - Communicating with respect and authenticity to help others feel welcomed, appreciated, heard, and understood.

Attentiveness - Identifying and anticipating the needs of others, acting upon those needs, and providing timely follow-up.

Resourcefulness - Providing outstanding service, being flexible and adaptable, and achieving desired results using available resources.

Empowerment - Possessing the knowledge, ability, and integrity to address the needs of others and be accountable for outcomes.

Stewardship – Committing to public service and our city, and to caring for our community, our team, ourselves, and our resources.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil, industrial, or environmental engineering, business, planning, public administration or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the educational standard, this job classification requires a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the operation of wastewater and/ or water production facilities.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Master’s degree
Professional Engineer (PE) License

To learn more about this great opportunity, click on the linked brochure.