Job description

COUNTY OF CURRITUCK

Human Resources Department
Melissa Futrell, Director

153 Courthouse Road, Suite 103
Currituck, NC 27929

252-232-3228 Ext 4026
FAX: 252-232-2141

RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Public Utilities Director

GRADE: 108

BEGINNING SALARY: $107,446.20

LOCATION OF POSITION: 444 Maple Road, Maple, North Carolina

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Graduation from college with a four-year degree in environmental sciences, civil engineering, chemistry, or related field and design and construction experience in water and/or wastewater treatment and/or distribution and collection systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Performs difficult professional and managerial work planning, organizing and directing the design, construction, operations, maintenance, and analysis of water and wastewater treatment plants, and related laboratory facilities, collection and distribution systems, and utility customer services including billing and collections. Organizes and directs the construction, operations and maintenance of the water treatment plants, distribution systems, pumping facilities, and related facilities and equipment. Responsible for utility long range planning for service needs for capacity, environmental compliance, information technology systems, and customer service and utility billing and collections function.
Work is performed in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. Responsible for department staffing, budget development and administration; assistance with and advising county management on long range planning for facilities and system capacity and technical compliance needs; establishes and maintains records and reports necessary for full compliance with all regulations and for effective management decision-making; and insures effective productivity of assigned personnel. Work involves considerable public contact, initiative and judgment. The employee may occasionally enter confined spaces and come in contact with other hazards; thus the position may be subject to OSHA’s blood borne pathogens standards. General administrative direction is received from the County Manager regarding matters of policy, budget, long range plans, personnel matters, and work priorities.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS Requires N.C. Professional Engineer license. Requires certification for water or wastewater treatment and/or collections or distribution systems operations by the State of North Carolina or the ability to obtain. Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license . Employment drug test, driver’s history screen and criminal background check required of finalist applicant(s).

RECRUITMENT PERIOD: August 5, 2022 – until filled

HOW TO APPLY: Currituck County online application required which may be accessed at https://co.currituck.nc.us/employment-opportunities/

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Currituck County Human Resources Office or NC Department of Commerce
153 Courthouse Road #103 422 McArthur Street
Currituck, North Carolina 27929 Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 www.currituckgovernment.com

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

PUBLIC UTILITIES DIRECTOR

General Statement of Duties

Performs difficult professional and managerial work planning, organizing, and directing the design, construction, operations, maintenance, and analysis of water treatment and distribution systems, wastewater treatment and collection systems. Reports to the County Manager.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class plans, organizes and directs the design, construction, operations and maintenance of the water treatment plants, distribution systems, pumping facilities, and related facilities and equipment, and wastewater collection and treatment systems work also includes responsibility for the utility long range planning for service needs for capacity, and environmental compliance. Work is performed in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. Work involves responsibility for department staffing, budget development and administration; assistance with and advising county management on long range planning for facilities and system capacity and technical compliance needs; establishing and maintaining records and reports necessary for full compliance with all regulations and for effective management decision-making; and ensuring effective productivity of assigned personnel. Work involves considerable initiative and judgement. The employee may occasionally enter confined spaces and come in contact with other hazards; thus, the position may be subject to OSHA’s blood borne pathogens standards. General administrative direction is received from the County Manager regarding matters of policy, budget, long range plans, personnel matters, and work priorities. Work is evaluated through conferences and reports for productivity, and compliance with required laws and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Job Tasks

Plans, organizes, and directs the work of supervisors and employees engaged in plant operations, process control, laboratory analysis, distribution and collection system construction, operations and maintenance, pumping stations, and preventive maintenance and repair.

Provides strategic direction, leadership development, resource needs, and budget oversight for the department.

Tracks and addresses deficiencies to minimize negative impact to water and wastewater systems.

Ensures regulatory compliance.

Advises management and participates in planning for current and future capacity needs and plant and systems modifications for increased efficiency or regulatory compliance.

Develops and maintains Utilities’ capital improvement programs.

Works collaboratively with other county departments, regional partners, and regulatory partners on programs, projects, goals, regulatory issues, stakeholder processes and initiatives.

Represents the Public Utilities Department in work with elected officials, county staff, state and federal regulators, regional partners, consultants, and contractors.

Supervises the hiring, promotion, training, discipline, evaluation, and other personnel actions and decisions for the department in consultation with the Public Utilities Manager and County Manager.

Responsible for the implementation of safety programs including training, procedures, and equipment as necessary.

Researches and recommends strategies for meeting new regulatory requirements.

Manages contracted design, construction, and maintenance projects; ensures proper inspection and adherence to plans and standards prior to County acceptance.

Establishes, maintains, and analyzes a variety of reports as required and as needed for effective management decision-making; directs the acquisition and usage of computer systems to enhance operations and record keeping.

Plans, organizes, and directs the utility system through supervisors

Requests division resources as part of annual budget process; reviews and submits budget

requests of subordinate supervisors; controls allocated resources once approved; participates in capital budgeting to construct and maintain utility infrastructures; researches and recommends fee schedule.

Reviews all plans and specifications regarding utility systems.

Reviews and approves subdivision and land development plans for compliance with regulations and sound engineering practices related to design of water and wastewater systems as required.

Prepares scope of work and assists with Request for Proposals (RFP) for various professional services required for County Utility projects.
Additional Job Duties

Performs duties as assigned by the County Manager or his designees during a State of Emergency or other disaster.

Serves as a member of the County’s Technical Review Committee.

Performs other related work as required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledges, Skill, and Abilities

Knowledge of engineering principles and their application to utilities design, construction and maintenance.

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of water and wastewater treatment, distribution and collection system, pumping stations, metering, and other utility systems appurtenances.

Thorough knowledge of the local, state, and federal laws and regulations relating to water treatment and distribution and sewer collection and treatment.

Thorough knowledge of the County budget, purchasing, and personnel policies and practices.

Thorough knowledge of effective management practices including hiring, staffing, motivation, communications, delegation, discipline, performance review, and other practices.

Thorough knowledge of the application of information technology to the work of the department.

Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic trades as applied to water treatment facilities and equipment maintenance and repair.

Ability to analyze information and make effective decisions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County official, industrial officials, regulatory officials, contractors, other employees, and the general public.

Ability to prepare, present and interpret complex records and reports.
Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform the basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Must possess visual acuity necessary to inspect schematic drawings, prepare and analyze figures and data, perform extensive reading, and operate a computer terminal.

Desirable Education and Experience

Graduation from college with a four-year degree in environmental sciences, civil engineering, chemistry, or related field and design and construction experience in water and/or wastewater treatment and/or distribution and collection systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirement

Requires N.C. Professional Engineer license.

Requires certification for water or wastewater treatment and/or collections or distribution systems operations by the State of North Carolina or the ability to obtain.

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

ED: 08/01/2022 (REV BOC)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $107,446.20 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Currituck, NC 27929: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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