Lee’s Summit is a premier community located southeast of downtown Kansas City, MO. With an estimated population just over 97,000 citizens and growing, residents enjoy the many attributes of a significant suburb within a major metropolitan area. Lee’s Summit is home to great amenities including shopping, outstanding community health facilities, a national gold medal winning Parks and Recreation system, and award winning schools. Lee’s Summit is proud to be voted one of Money Magazine’s “100 Best Places to Live” four times, ranked #5 of America’s 50 best cities to live in by USA Today and ranked #1 of the “Happiest Mid-Sized Cities in America” by Zippia.

The Utility System Manager under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Operations-Water Utilities is responsible to perform a variety of managerial, supervisory, skilled, and technical work in the planning, construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of municipal wastewater collection and water distribution systems. The Utility System Manager is also responsible for the management of human resources, inventory processes, equipment acquisition, staff training and development, and program management. Ensures reliable, safe, water and wastewater services that are compliant with regulatory agencies and customer expectations. Recommends actions related to hiring, discipline, advancement, or other changes in employee status, and assists in the preparation, administration and monitoring of the Department budget. As a representative of management, supports the mission, vision, strategic plan, goals and decisions of the Department and City.