Salary: $131,060.80 - $155,629.76 Annually
Location : Boise City Hall, ID
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 23 -07776
Department: Public Works
Division: PW Administrative Support
Opening Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 11/2/2026 12:00 PM Mountain
Summary Statement Join the City of Boise's Public Works executive team! The Public Works
Deputy Director of Water Renewal Services assists the director with oversight of the overall planning and operation of Boise's Water Renewal Services utility including wastewater collection and treatment, facilities operations and maintenance, and water quality compliance.
- Responsible for setting and driving strategic vision of Water Renewal Services, and ensuring the utility is delivering reliable services to Boise residents and businesses.
- Provides direction to management, supervisory, professional, technical and other support staff.
- Coordinates with other deputy directors to ensure alignment on standardized processes across the department.
- The position requires significant initiative, judgment, and decision-making under administrative direction and serves at-will to the Public Works Director.
This position is designated as At-Will.
Essential Functions Manages the work of professional and technical staff across a variety of functions, ensuring adequate resources are available to achieve objectives. Coordinates with the department shared services on staff and professional training, development and required regulatory licensures.
Sets and drives the strategic vision of Water Renewal Services including the development and updates of utility plans which set long term and short-term capital improvement plans and incorporating new programs into the Water Renewal Services utility. Develops and implements division goals, objectives, programs, policies and processes to align with short and long-term strategic plans. Ensures divisional alignment with department and broader initiatives.
Ensures the effective and efficient operation and maintenance of all wastewater collection and treatment facilities and processes. Ensures the effective implementation of program management across the utility to include coordination between utility plan and facility projects, program reporting and program execution. Develops policies, procedures and methods to optimize overall utility performance.
Coordinates with department shared services regarding development of annual budgets and rate recommendations as appropriate. Oversees a budget, ensuring spending is within and according to allocated budget, monitoring spending and project budgets.
Coordinates amongst department deputy directors to ensure alignment and consistency of strategy and standardized business processes across the department highlighting and implementing best practices.
Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, managing interactions with regulatory agencies and advocating for the department and city's interests in regulatory matters. Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. Oversees compliance reporting and documentation, audit procedures, findings and resolutions. Responds to public and regulatory inquires, providing reports, documentation or other information to address questions and/or concerns.
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Requirements Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training- Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, business administration, or a related field and
- Fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in a public works agency or utility operation working with federal and state regulatory agencies or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience, including at least five years of managing professional and technical staff.
Knowledge of:
- Utility strategic planning
- Wastewater collection and treatment operational knowledge
- Program and project management
- Supervisory skills, staff development and team development
- Budget planning and analysis
- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws and regulations
- Computer usage including related software.
Ability to:
- Manage a diverse workforce and resolve personnel issues
- Resolve challenges and respond to unforeseen issues
- Understand, interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- Effectively oversee day-to-day operational reliability while proactively planning for the future
- Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
- Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training- Master's degree in engineering, environmental science, business administration, or a related field and background in various facets of public works, particularly wastewater collection and treatment.
- Experience managing multi-million-dollar budget and a diverse set of facilities.
Licensing And Other RequirementsValid state-issued driver's license.
Special RequirementsApplicants must be able to pass:
City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
Driving Record Check
Education Verification
Hybrid Work Eligible
Working Conditions The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Efforts While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision.
Working EnvironmentThe work environment will include inside conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.
This position works: after hours, weekends and holidays as necessitated by the city's business.
Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.
Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.
Healthcare:
- ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
- Low-cost dental and vision options
- Post-employment health savings account
Retirement and Investment Plans:
- Required participation in PERSI Base Plan retirement benefits with standard employee and City contribution rates
- 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match
- 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match
WellBeing Program:
- Up to $500 cash per year for participants
- Alternative transportation incentives
Paid Leave - City employees receive generous paid leave:
- 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
- 12 paid holidays every year
- 8 hours of sick leave per month
- 10 weeks Parental Leave
Life & Long Term Disability:
- Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
- Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you
Other optional benefits:
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Supplemental Disability Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free local bus pass
- Corporate discount programs
- AFLAC
- Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues
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01
What is the largest size budget you have been responsible for overseeing? The ranges below include personnel, maintenance and operations, and capital improvement projects combined.
- Less than $80 million
- $80 to $149 million
- $150 to $249 million
- $250 million or greater
- No direct budget oversight responsibility
02
What is the largest population you've served in a public agency?
- Under 100,00
- 100,000 to 224,000
- 225,000 to 349,000
- 350,000 to 499,000
- 500,000 or greater
- No responsibility for serving a community directly
03
Please select the largest number of employees you have been responsible for overseeing.
- Less than 80 employees
- 80 to 149 employees
- 150 to 249 employees
- 250 or more employees
- No direct oversight of employees
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