What you will do:
In this position you will manage the Water and Sewer Pipe Maintenance Division, ensuring compliance with regulations for the water distribution and sanitary sewer collection systems. You also oversee regulatory reporting for both systems, ensure staff are trained in OSHA safety practices, and monitor the impact of potential legislative and regulatory changes.
Some key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with permits, responding to customer inquiries and complaints, and recommending program changes to meet needs. You also manage the division's operations within an approved budget and make recommendations for any necessary budget deviations.
Examples of Duties
Regulatory Compliance: Ensures adherence to the Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and regulations governing public water systems, sanitary sewer systems, and stormwater management.
Regulatory Preparation and Response: Collaborates with staff and consultants to address new regulatory requirements and manage inspections, regulatory interpretations, and preparation for design and construction projects.
Monitoring Legislative and Regulatory Changes: Continuously evaluates the potential impact of legislative and regulatory changes on operations and services.
Legislative Review and Representation: Reviews proposed state and national legislation, assessing its impact on City services, and represents the City in meetings or hearings to provide testimony on legislative matters.
Safety Program Development and Training: Develops and implements safety programs and conducts training to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Sanitary Sewer System Oversight: Serves as the designated backup Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) for the Sanitary Sewer Collection System.
Regulatory Reporting Oversight: Manages regulatory reporting related to water and wastewater field operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Report Preparation: Prepares monthly and annual reports to track performance and ensure regulatory compliance.
Customer Service: Handles customer inquiries and concerns, providing effective solutions and maintaining positive relationships.
Employee Management: Conducts interviews, hires staff, evaluates employee performance, approves leave requests, and maintains confidential personnel records.
Other Duties: Performs additional related duties as needed.
$85,537.00 - $136,864.00
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or other related field and 8 years of work experience in the design, operation and maintenance of water and wastewater distribution, sanitary sewer collection, or stormwater programs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid North Carolina Driver License
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer license
Water System Distribution Operation Class “A” certification
Wastewater Collection System Operator Class “D” certification