Business Division Manager

Salary : $125,403.20 - $166,608.00 Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-01665
Department: Saint Paul Regional Water Services
Opening Date: 01/23/2026
Closing Date: 2/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

About the Position

The City of Saint Paul is hiring a Business Division Manager to join the Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) leadership team. This role is a key strategic partner within the utility and is deeply involved in a number of exciting, complex, and high-impact initiatives that advance SPRWS's strategic plan and long-term sustainability. We are seeking a forward-thinking leader who can provide strong operational oversight over our Finance, Customer Service, Meter Operations, and Information Systems teams. A few of the current division priorities include expanding asset management and cost accounting practices, the rollout of automated metering infrastructure (AMI), and supporting critical programs such as the payment water assistance program. The ideal candidate will bring not only deep expertise in public-sector finance and utility operations, but also a passion for innovating and improving the customer experience beyond traditional approaches.

Here's what you can expect to do:

• Provide overall leadership and direction to department managers and supervisors within the Division.
• Assist in development and implementation of division-wide goals, objectives, polices, and performance measures aligned with utility and organizational strategic plans.
• Foster collaboration and alignment across departments to ensure efficient, customer focused operations.
• Oversee the development, administration, and monitoring of divisional operating and capital budgets.
• Provide executive oversight of workforce management and development for the division including staffing, development, performance management and measures, training, discipline, and related human resources activities for the Business Division.
• Ensure sound financial management practices, including forecasting, rate support, cost control, and internal controls.
• Communicate complex technical and financial information clearly to leadership, staff, elected officials, and the public.
• Support public outreach, customer education, and transparency initiatives in promoting access and affordability of services to customers while improving on revenue collection.
• Represent the division in executive meetings, interdepartmental initiatives, and with external stakeholders as assigned.
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Information Specific to this Position:
This position is located at 1900 Rice Street. Employees are expected to work full time (40+ hours/week) with flexibility on exact schedule.

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Position Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Civil Engineering, Natural Sciences, Communications, Finance, Mathematics, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Administration, or Public Administration.

Must have twelve Bachelor Degree level semester credits in Accounting, Economics, or Finance OR must complete twelve semester credits in Accounting, Economics, or Finance within twenty-four months of appointment.

Must have a minimum of eight years of employee development, project management, planning, or budget experience. Must have four years of increasingly responsible supervisory and managerial experience. No substitution for the Bachelor's Degree. No substitution for supervisory experience.

A Master's Degree in any of the above listed degrees may be substituted for two years of experience. Partial credits toward experience will be given for credit towards a master's degree.

Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.

How to Apply

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
   • A resume

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Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

Learn more about our Hiring Process
Assessment: Qualifications Rating

The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.

Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a driver's license check, drug test, and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.

Human Resources Contact Information:
Danni Smith at 651-266-6566
Email:

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Veteran's Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:

City Paid Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vacation/Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
• Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance

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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening and application processes. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.

• Yes

02

Do you possess a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

How do you best qualify for this position?

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Civil Engineering, Natural Sciences, Communications, Finance, Mathematics, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Administration, or Public Administration and eight years employee development, project management, planning, or budget experience including four years of increasingly responsible supervisory and managerial experience
• A Master's Degree in Accounting, Business, Civil Engineering, Natural Sciences, Communications, Finance, Mathematics, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Administration, or Public Administration and six years of employee development, project management, planning, or budget experience including four years of increasingly responsible supervisory and managerial experience
• None of the above

04

I have twelve Bachelor Degree level semester credits in Accounting, Economics, or Finance.

• Yes
• No. I understand I must complete twelve semester credits in Accounting, Economics, or Finance within twenty-four months of appointment

05

Which of the following do you have professional experience with? (Check all that apply)

• Providing leadership to department managers and supervisors
• Assisting in development and implementation of division-wide goals
• Overseeing the development, administration, and monitoring of divisional operating and capital budgets
• Providing oversight of workforce management and development
• Representing an organization in public meetings with external stakeholders
• None of the above

06

Describe your experience indicated in the previous question. Include your role, responsibilities, and length of time performing such work.
07

Describe your experience leading financial and business operations in a complex organization. Include examples of how you have managed budgets, rate or fee structures, financial forecasting, or long-term financial planning, and how your decisions supported organizational goals.
08

SPRWS is looking to evolve and modernize the customer experience. Describe a time you led or supported a change that improved customer service or customer outcomes. What was the problem, what approach did you take, and what did you learn?
09

Describe your leadership and supervisory experience. Provide examples of how you delegate tasks, set expectations, trained, guided, coached staff, and evaluated the work of others.
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RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)

• City of Saint Paul website
• City of Saint Paul employee
• City of Saint Paul job interest card
• City of Saint Paul walk-in
• City of Saint Paul Posted newsletter
• City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
• Friend or family member
• League of Minnesota Cities website
• Governmentjobs.com website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• X (formerly known as Twitter)
• Indeed.com website
• ZipRecruiter
• Pollen website
• MinnesotaWorks.net
• College or University
• Community organization
• Job fair
• Professional association
• Saint Paul Elevate Session
• People of Color Career Fair
• Other

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RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
12

I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.

• Yes
• No

13

Are you currently a Saint Paul resident?

• Yes
• No
• Prefer not to answer

14

If you indicated "yes" as a current Saint Paul resident, please indicate your zip code.
Required Question

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