The Department of Sewers (Metropolitan Sewer District) operates and maintains more than 3,000 miles of public sewers and interceptors, 100 pump stations, 9 wastewater treatment plants, 9 wet weather facilities, and hundreds of acres of green infrastructure. The District employs over 660 FTEs, has an annual operating budget of over $240 million, and a 5-year Capital Improvement Program totaling over $500 million. The capital budget is funded through bonds, low-interest loans through the Ohio Water Development Authority, and cash.

Duties for the Deputy Director – Business & Enterprise Services include:

1. Financial Management
• Directs the preparation, administration, and monitoring of the Utility’s operating and capital budgets.
• Oversees financial planning, rate development, debt management, and investment activities.
• Ensures compliance with applicable financial laws, regulations, policies, and reporting requirements; updates internal policies and controls as necessary.
• Conducts or coordinates audits of the departments’ accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes.
• Monitors financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
• Develops and maintains relationships with the City’s Financial Department, Hamilton County, and any other external agencies that affects the financial work of the department.
• Provides accurate and timely financial reports and analysis to support decision-making by the Executive Director and Board of County Commissioners.
• Oversees purchasing and the purchasing process.

2. Strategic Planning and Organizational Performance
• Leads the development and implementation of the Utility’s strategic plan.
• Establishes performance measures and monitoring systems to track organizational progress.
• Advises the Executive Director on emerging risks, opportunities, and industry trends.

3. Technology Infrastructure and Administrative Systems: Oversees the implementation and maintenance of technology infrastructure and systems necessary for smooth administrative operations. Collaborates with ETS to ensure technology solutions align.

4. Leadership and Administration
• Provides leadership and supervision to assigned divisions.
• Fosters a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director and collaborates with peers to ensure coordinated organizational leadership.
• Represents the Utility with external stakeholders, including regulators, governmental agencies, and community partners.


There will be no examination for this position. This is an unclassified position. Applications that meet the Required Education and Experience qualification will be forwarded to the hiring manager for consideration. The priority application period will end on December 21, 2025. Interviews and hiring may occur at any time after that date. This announcement will remain open until the position is filled or until January 4, 2026. Please review the "Required Education and Experience" section for additional information.

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Knowledge of:
Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive, municipal finance program.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Methods and techniques of statistical data collection and analysis.
Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Principles and procedures of financial reporting.
Principles and procedures of management systems and reporting.
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
City human resources policies and procedures.
Principles and procedures for developing goals, objectives, and management plans.

Skill to:
Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software.
Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty.

Ability to:
Implement and maintain positive employee relations.
Promote and maintain highest integrity throughout all personnel.
Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs.
Develop and administer departmental goals, objectives and procedures, and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.
Analyze data and information; draw conclusions; propose responsive actions.
Identify and respond to sensitive organizational issues, concerns and needs.
Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower-level staff.
Delegate authority and responsibility.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Maintain confidentiality of certain City information.
Work with diverse groups from the public, business, industry, and various local government agencies to evaluate methods for solving problems and improving service.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Each applicant must have five (5) years of responsible experience in finance or a closely related field in a public sector, with three (3) years of administrative and supervisory experience. Additionally, each applicant must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, public administration, business administration, economics, or a related field. A Master's Degree in a related field is preferred. CPA license desired.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a valid Driver's License.
Must be an excellent communicator and team builder.

HR CONTACT: Jerrold.Ware@cincinnati-oh.gov

Environmental Conditions: Office environment: exposure to computer screens; some travel within the City required.

Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time; manual dexterity; may be required to operate assigned vehicle.