Executive Director
Company: AFBA
Location: Madison
Posted on: October 4, 2024
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Job Description:
The PositionThe Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District
(District) is seeking an Executive Director who will lead the
organization in providing efficient wastewater and environmental
protection in Madison and Dane County. Reporting to the District
Commission, the Executive Director leads the execution of the
strategic plan, sets goals, creates administrative guidelines, and
oversees operations. Working closely with the Executive Office and
directors, the Executive Director ensures safety and regulatory
compliance, manages fiscal responsibility, promotes organizational
optimization, develops customer and partner relationships, and
ensures the District's long-term environmental and fiscal
resilience.The Executive Director engages with the leadership of
owner communities, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to
strengthen partnerships and communicate the District's work. They
establish business strategies, goals, and policies with the
Commission and Executive Office to achieve the District's mission
and vision, addressing emerging technologies and issues that may
affect the District. They maintain top-tier wastewater treatment by
understanding plant operations and financial needs and ensuring
alignment with Federal and Wisconsin laws, regulations, and
Commission directives.The Executive Director ensures high levels of
customer service, employee engagement, efficient operations,
regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship. They shape a
positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture, fostering an
environment where all employees feel valued and empowered.
Collaborating with directors, managers, supervisors, and staff, the
Executive Director develops and oversees the implementation of the
regulatory compliance strategy and ensures alignment with the
strategic plan. They maintain open lines of internal communication
to foster employee voice, collaboration, and alignment while
supervising staff to ensure a safe work environment.Overseeing the
Executive Office, the Executive Director selects, leads, and
develops executive staff, ensuring coordination and alignment of
priorities. They approve the scope for major initiatives and
coordinate regular meetings with directors and the Executive Office
to share project information and priorities. The Executive Director
works with the Commission to strategize and set policies, ensuring
effective management under the Commission's authority. They keep
the Commission updated on regulatory changes and potential risks,
represent the District at Commission meetings, and prepare the
meeting agenda in collaboration with Commission leaders and legal
advisors.The Executive Director recommends annual budgets, capital
improvement plans, and financial strategies to the Commission. They
manage the District within budget constraints, presenting service
charge and fee requirements, including rate increase
recommendations. They play a key role in fiscal management,
planning and approving capital improvement projects aligned with
the strategic plan, and ensuring appropriate fiscal controls and
policies subject to regular audits.The Executive Director engages
with the Commission and owner communities, informing them about
major District activities and initiatives. They advocate for the
District in meetings with governmental and community agencies,
highlighting its work to increase awareness and support. The
Executive Director maintains relationships with key external
constituents, including government agencies, regulators,
developers, elected officials, and environmental organizations, and
participates in relevant professional organizations to keep the
District at the forefront of emerging trends.Compensation and
BenefitsThe expected hiring range is $173,000 - $233,000, depending
on qualifications, with an excellent benefits package. Only
well-qualified applicants should expect to start above the
midpoint. Benefits offered include the following: medical, dental,
life, and short-term and longer-term disability insurance; holiday,
vacation, personal, sick, bereavement, jury duty, military leave
and paid parental leave; Retirement Health Savings Plan;
participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), one of the
best-managed public sector retirement plans in the country;
Supplemental 457 Retirement Plan; Flexible Spending Account (FSA);
Supplemental Voluntary Insurance; Wellness Programming; Length of
Service Awards; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Learn more
about our options and employee-based benefits .How to
ApplyApplications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis at .
Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide
a cover letter and resume. The position will be open until filled
with a first review of applications beginning October 14,
2024.Candidates should request confidentiality, or their materials
may be subject to Wisconsin public records
requests.QualificationsMinimum requirements include a bachelor's
degree in civil or environmental engineering, business or public
administration, finance, or a related field, and ten (10) or more
years of progressively responsible experience in utility
management, municipal management, water policy, or a regulatory
role, with at least five (5) years in a senior leadership position,
which includes experience in budget planning and
management.Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in
engineering, business or public administration, finance, or a
related field, specific experience in the wastewater field, and
being a registered professional engineer (PE). Additional skills
that are preferred include demonstration of building trust and
engagement with internal staff and with customers, long-term
planning, financing and delivery of capital projects, developing
consensus with multiple stakeholder interests, and effective
intergovernmental relations.
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