The Details

Position Type

Work for Water

Position Title

Water Utilities Director

Position Description

This role will be responsible for maintaining uninterrupted utility operations for the community, including sewer maintenance and repair, inflow and infiltration management, inspections, pump and motor maintenance, sewer lift stations, and administrative operations.

City of Garland, TX

Water Utilities Director
Salary range: $160,000 to $195,000 +/- DOQ
The city provides an excellent benefits package.
Final filing date: Monday, June 29, 2026.

The City of Garland is recruiting for a new Water Utilities Director to oversee a division comprised of 78 full-time employees and an FY26 operating budget of $10,000,000. This role will be responsible for maintaining uninterrupted utility operations for the community, including sewer maintenance and repair, inflow and infiltration management, inspections, pump and motor maintenance, sewer lift stations, and administrative operations.

The Water Utilities Director serves in a highly visible leadership role that shapes the health, sustainability, and future growth of the community. This position provides strategic and operational oversight of critical public infrastructure, ensuring the delivery of safe, reliable water and wastewater services while leading a skilled and dedicated workforce. Beyond daily operations, the Director plays a key role in advancing environmental stewardship, service excellence, and long-term utility planning across the City.

Candidates shall have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field of study with 8 or more years of experience in water/wastewater utilities and at least 5 years of experience in management roles with a municipality. It is also preferred for candidates to possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license as certified by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers. Candidates shall possess, or have the ability to obtain within 2 years a TCEQ Class B Water Distribution License, TCEQ Type III Wastewater Collections License and TCEQ Customer Service Inspection License.

* Be sure to also check out the Managing Director of Water & Wastewater recruitment with the City Garland as well, in the event you would like to be considered for both positions.

To submit your materials, please visit: https://cpshr.us/recruitment/2610

For additional information, please contact:

Kylie Wilson
CPS HR Consulting
kwilson@cpshr.us

To view an online brochure for this position visit: https://executivesearch.cpshr.us/flyer?file=APPROVED_Garland_WaterUtilitiesDirector.pdf&_gl=1*jb2o9i*_up*MQ..*_ga*MzYzMTI0MTAwLjE3ODAwNzk4MTU.*_ga_MN2DV2YXGR*czE3ODAwNzk4MTQkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODAwNzk4MTQkajYwJGwwJGg4MzMzMjE5MzckZGt3ZnRkTWF6RE5qZUJ0TUtXT18xZDN2Y1Vfa2FDZm9KQ0E.
City of Garland, TX website: https://www.garlandtx.gov

The City of Garland is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Salary

$160,000 to $195,000

Position Notes

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Position Minimum Experience

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Qualifications

Preferred Education

BA

Scope of Responsibilities

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Application Closing Date

June 28, 2026

Application Instructions

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