How We Put You First:At the City of Lee’s Summit, we offer a competitive pay structure. In addition, we also offer a second to none set of benefits.
- The City pays for all contributions associated with the Missouri Lagers pension plan.
- We offer three medical insurance programs based upon your individual needs, dental and vision plans.
- A combination of paid holidays, vacation days and paid sick leave.
- A comprehensive list of benefits can be found here.
Who We Are:The Lee’s Summit Water Utilities Department is an APWA Accredited Water Utility focused on providing reliable water and sanitary sewer services responsibly and efficiently for the health and safety of our community. We value, integrity, service, reliability and safety in all our actions as we strive for exceptional service as we set the standard for water service excellence. We are strategically focused on long term service delivery supporting the vitality and quality of life of our community. We cultivate a fun, supportive environment where everyone’s perspective is a welcome addition to the team! You can view the current strategic plan
here.The City of Lee’s Summit is a thriving, progressive community situated 16 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. With an estimated population of over 106,000, Lee’s Summit has all the very best attributes of a small town while enjoying the amenities of a large city. Complemented by a growing business community and superior quality of life, Lee’s Summit has become one of the largest cities in Missouri. Lee’s Summit boasts an award-winning school system and holds national accreditations for its Parks and Recreation, Fire, Police and Public Works services. Lee’s Summit has a strong appreciation for arts, culture and entertainment making it a vibrant place to live and work. The cultural scene includes public art installations, musical performances, theatre productions and Fourth Friday Art Walks. Recently named America’s Great Neighborhood by the American Planning Association, Lee’s Summit’s historic downtown district provides a unique network of restaurants, boutiques and businesses. Special events such as Oktoberfest and Downtown Days draw visitors from all over the Kansas City metro. Lee’s Summit offers countless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. With 30 parks, 92 miles of trails and numerous regional lakes, most residents live within close proximity to a recreational activity. Lee’s Summit continues to receive regional and national recognition for its endless amenities for residents of all ages. Among the notable recognitions, the city received gold certification as a Community for all Ages and was designated a Walk Friendly Community and Bicycle Friendly Community.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Public Administration Financial Management or related field requiredand
- Extensive experience with a minimum of ten years of Public Utility management or related field requiredand
- Managerial experience required
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a leadership position required
- Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license and acceptable driving record required
Who You Are:- Must have strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, train, direct, and motivate employees
- Must have extensive knowledge of local, regional and national utility and business-related practices.
- Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of water and wastewater operations including design, construction, collection, distribution, metering, billing and financing.
- High level of organizational skills and understanding of project management
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to interact tactfully under stressful situations
Key Job Duties:- Lead, direct, and manage the Water Utilities Department
- Develop and implement department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities
- Plan, direct and coordinate the department’s work plan, assigning projects and programs, reviewing and evaluating work methods and procedures, identifying and resolving problems
- Represent the department to elected officials, internal and external stakeholders, and the general public.
- Serve as staff liaison to various City Council Committees, Boards, and Commissions
