York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.
Mission Statement - York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.
Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.
About the Department: The York County Water and Sewer Department operates and maintains water and sewer systems in defined service areas in eastern York County and western York County. The department operates a water & sewer distribution system; purchasing water and sewer treatment services from the City of Rock Hill through a wholesale agreement. The department delivers approximately 6 MGD of water to its 20,000+ customers and delivers approximately 4.5 MGD of sewer to the City of Rock Hill's Manchester Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility. The system is comprised of 2 water booster stations, 10 water storage tanks, 321 miles of water main, 121 sewer pump stations, 233 miles of gravity sewer, and 95 miles of sewer force main.
About our opportunity
We invite you to apply for our new Water and Sewer Utility Director position! This position is full-time, exempt and eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. In this integral position, you will be responsible for planning, directing, and managing the operations of the Water & Sewer Utility. This position provides supervision, personnel management, project management, short- and long-range planning and technical assistance. This position also requires the use and operation of a county vehicle to visit multiple utility infrastructure locations throughout York County, oversees capital utility projects, responds to after hour emergencies and attends required meetings and trainings.
Projected Hiring Range: $122,876.92 - $153,596.15 per year. Salary is based on qualifications.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am -5:00 pm; hours may vary based on operational needs.
Our Total Compensation Package:
- Compensation – competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
- Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
- 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
- Longevity Pay
- SC State Retirement Plan Pension
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Sick Bank
- Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
- Wellness Screenings
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
- Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
- Plans and manages the installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer systems, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Provides technical guidance and support related to water and sewer utilities.
- Develops and administers the department budget; ensures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, resources, facilities and time. Directs the procurement of departmental equipment, goods and services.
- Evaluates County water and sewer systems and service needs, and formulates short- and long-term plans to meet those needs in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act regulations.
- Manages the water and sewer billing functions; assists with customer request and complaints; resolves billing disputes.
- Evaluates and establishes rates based on system operational and capital needs.
- Participates in the Capital Improvement planning and administration.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Physical Demands / Work Environment / Disclaimer
Physical Demands / Work Environment / Disclaimer
Physical Demands:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
- Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:
York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Requirements
About you
Experience and Education Requirements:
- Requires Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, public administration or closely related field.
- Over eight (8) years and up to and including ten (10) years or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
- Valid state driver's license.
- Must possess state certification in water distribution operations.
- State certification in cross connection control.
- State certification in wastewater collection operations preferred.
Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered