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CITY OF APPLETONW I S C O N S I NDIRECTOR OF UTILITIESNOW HIRINGAppleton Water Treatment Plant

The City of Appleton is an inviting community nestled in northeastern Wisconsinjust north of the largest lake in the state, Lake Winnebago. Home to more than75,000 residents, Appleton is known for its vibrant and growing downtown,numerous parks, high-quality education, and friendly, safe environment. We’reproud that in 2020 Appleton was ranked #1 for the Best Place to Raise Kids bySmartAsset. In 2023, Appleton was also ranked as one of the best places to livein the Midwest by Livability.The City of Appleton is considered a leader in the New North, a regionalinitiative to promote economic growth in northeastern Wisconsin. The city is located in the heart of the Fox Cities, a grouping of 15 cities, villages and towns linked by the Fox River. We are one of the fastest-growing areas in the state which nearly a quarter-million people call home. We enjoy a variety of activities from jazz concerts on the nationally recognized campus of Lawrence University and Broadway performances at the world-class Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, to quiet evenings spent walking along trails near the river or having dinner at one of the fabulous restaurants that border the historical waterway. Appleton represents a beautiful balance of the amenities and experiences offered by larger cities, while maintaining a hometown feel for residents and visitors, alike. Every August downtown Appleton hosts Mile of Music, a national cover-free festivalhighlighting handcrafted artistry. In fall, the Octoberfest celebration drawsmore than 150,000 people to enjoy music, food, and more. We take pride in ourmany parades and a broad range of cultural events including Juneteenth and theHmong New Year.CITY OF APPLETON: A PLACE WHERE YOU BELONGA GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, LEARN, AND GROWAt the City of Appleton, we welcome innovative leaders who love to lead andinspire others. Located in the heart of the Fox Cities, we are a steadfastemployer committed to providing a flexible work environment and uniquebenefits. We encourage employees to come as they are and explore growthopportunities that will help them serve our community with impact. dedicated to meeting the needs of the community & enhancing the quality of lifeI HAVE FOUND THE WORKPLACE CULTURE TOBE KIND, OPEN TO CHANGES AND INTERESTEDIN GROWTH. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GROWPERSONALLY & PROFESSIONALLY.

A GREAT PLACE TO WORK AND MAKE AN IMPACTA GREAT JOB FOR YOUAll 630+ full-time City employees and 450+ annual seasonal employees worktowards one mission: serving community needs and enhancing the quality of lifefor all City of Appleton residents and visitors. As the Director of Utilities, youlead a department team of 35 members who positively impact the lives of otherCity employees, residents and visitors every day. As a leader for the City of Appleton, you not only are a part of an organizationthat makes a local impact, but also a global impact as well. The City has builtglobal partnerships with our Sister Cities in Kanonji, Japan and Chinandega,Nicaragua. We are proud to share our knowledge and resources with thesecommunities and their residents.I THINK IT IS AN UNPARALLELED PLACE TO WORK.ALL EMPLOYEES I HAVE MET ARE EXTREMELYPASSIONATE ABOUT THEIR WORK, CARE ABOUTCOMMUNICATING WITH EACH OTHER, AND HAVE ADEEP LOVE FOR THE CITY ITSELF.The Director of Utilities position is responsible for theoverall management of the City’s Water Treatment andWastewater Treatment functions. Along with staffsupervision, the Director establishes the departmentalgoals and budgets, and maintains the overall Utilitiesprograms within regulatory compliance for the City. TheDirector works under the general direction of the Mayor. As with any transition of leadership, the major priority ofthe new Director is to establish trust-based relationshipsand create effective lines of communication with theUtilities Department staff, the Mayor, departmentdirectors and elected officials. The Director is also responsible for continual communication with federaland state authorities, and local industry leaders to keepcurrent on issues and respond to requests forinformation. Additional ongoing areas of focus include: reviewingdaily/monthly operations of each utility plant andcentralized maintenance activities; monitoringcontractor and consultant activities; monitoring program budgets, performance indicators and revenues;preparing reports on technical issues; and responding to personnel and customer issues within the department. *Quotes from 2022 anonymous employee benefits/culture surveyI LOVE MY WORK AND FEEL VALUED.THE CITY OF APPLETON REALLYCARES ABOUT ITS EMPLOYEES

A GREAT PLACE TO USE AND GROW YOUR SKILLSARE YOU THE ONE?If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete an online applicationat www.appleton.org by no later than Sunday, December 31, 2023. Resumes without anapplication will not be considered.Ready to Use Your Skills?We are looking for someone who has both strong leadership and technical skills,with the ability to lead by example. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degreein science, engineering or related field, and at least six to seven years utilitymanagement experience or the equivalent combination of education, experience andtraining. dedicated to meeting the needs of the community & enhancing the quality of lifeLOOKING AT EVERYTHING FROM WAGESTO BENEFITS, TO WORK HOURS ANDTHE GENERAL CULTURE, THIS BY FAR ISTHE BEST ORGANIZATION I HAVE EVERBEEN A PART OF.SalaryThe midpoint annual salary for this position is $124,389, depending upon experience andqualifications. It also offers an excellent fringebenefit package including: paid time off; health, life, dental and visioninsurance; short-/long-term disability insurance;health and wellness programming; deferredcompensation option; and WisconsinRetirement System (WRS). (Note: we are proudto say the WRS is among the best funded andbest managed public pension systems in thecountry!).City of Appleton Human Resources Department100 N. Appleton Street, Appleton, WI 54911920-832-6458humanresources@appleton.orgWE ARE PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.