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City of Georgetown
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Deputy General Manager of Utilities
Effective Date: 10/01/2013
FLSA Category: Exempt
Revision Date:
SUMMARY:
Assists the General Manager in leading the Georgetown Utilities Systems Division. Provides direction and oversight to
internal functions and operational areas to include direct supervision of Departmental Directors. Represents the Division
on inter and intradepartmental management teams in the areas of Information Technology, Financial, Policy and regional
planning issues. Work is performed under the broad policy guidance of the General Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of
the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties
performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable
accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is
subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Superintends the daily business operations of Utilities and Transportation Departments.
Selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates the performance of Department Directors.
Leads and manages the development and implementation of the Division’s strategic planning efforts.
Oversees the preparation of annual work plans, and performance management systems; ensures that programs
and departments function within budget limitations.
Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long range plans.
Interprets data, and prepares studies and summary reports; makes presentations to the City Council, General
Manager, City Manager, other officials and advisory boards when required.
Oversees policy development and implementation, program planning and development, budget development and
administration, division and business unit administration, and organizational development.
Monitors and evaluates the performance of work programs and projects to ensure the proper allocation of
resources.
Represents the Division at professional and governmental meetings, citizen advisory committees, regional
agencies, and to the media; stays abreast of trends and innovations in the field of utilities, energy and
transportation.
Assists the General Manager in responding to Division and City-wide issues.
Insures that Capital Improvement Plans, Business Plans, Marketing Plans all are developed and implemented
consistent with the Mission and Strategic plans of the Organization.
Performs the duties of the General Manager in his/her absence.
Performs related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration,
business, finance or a closed related field. Eight years of full-time progressively responsible experience in public
utilities and/or public works division/department in a municipality, Four years of the required experience must
have been at a level equivalent to a director, deputy director or assistant director performing tasks requiring
similar knowledge and level of complexity as the essential job functions. OR Any equivalent combination of
education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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Knowledge of:
Business processes, regulations, and laws applicable in deregulated energy markets and specifically in ERCOT.
Principles, practices and procedures of public and business administration as applied in a large organization.
State and federal legislative processes and regulatory requirements.
Emergency operations including National Incident Management System and Incident Command System protocols
and operations.
Budgeting processes and accounting principles, practices and procedures as applied in a large organization.
Skills in:
Providing clear and persuasive oral and written communications to individuals and groups.
Negotiating and administering contracts with outside vendors and service providers.
Resolving conflicts and gaining cooperation among competing interest groups.
Identifying, implementing, and refining the department’s organizational structure to generate desired results as
efficiently as possible.
The use of office equipment, computers and MS Office software programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Understanding of the Communities political environment and sensitivities; ability to function effectively within that
environment.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other City Departments, policy makers, General
Manager’s Office and external stakeholders.
Understanding of IT infrastructure and the practical business applications of such technology.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: NONE
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
What approximate percentage of your total time on this job do you spend doing the following? (These may add up to more
than 100%).
Standing 10 % Walking 15 % Sitting 30 % Driving 3 %
Listening 20 % Talking 15 % Other (give examples) / %
How much weight are you required to manually lift and/or carry at any one time: 25 Pounds
Is the lifting/carrying done regularly? Yes No How many hours per day? 5 Hours