Assistant Director - Department of Water Management

The Assistant Directors Are Two Of The Three Assistant Director Positions Who Work Collaboratively Under The General Direction Of The Water Management Director. The Assistant Director – Plant Operations & Maintenance Is Responsible For The Safe, Efficient, And Effective Operation And Maintenance Of The City’s Drinking Water And Wastewater Treatment Facilities And Programs. The Drinking Water Facilities Include The Lake Michie And Little River Reservoirs; The Brown And Williams Water Treatment Facilities (combined Capacity Of 64 Million Gallons Per Day); And The New Jordan Lake Regional Water Treatment Facility, Which Is Currently Under Development. Wastewater Management Facilities Include The North And South Durham Water Reclamation Facilities (combined Capacity Of 40 Million Gallons Per Day). This Assistant Director Has Six Direct Reports (five Superintendents And A Senior Engineering Manager) And Oversees A Budget Of ~$31.7M With 132 FTEs. The Assistant Director – Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection Is Responsible For The Efficient And Effective Operation And Maintenance Of The City’s Water And Wastewater Conveyance Systems, Which Include 1,269 Miles Of Water Pipe Ranging In Size Of 4-54 Inches; Water Storage Facilities; The Cross-connection Control Program; 1,367 Miles Of Wastewater Collection Pipe Ranging In Size Of 4-42 Inches; 63 Wastewater Pumping Stations; And The Fats, Oil, And Grease Control Program. This Assistant Director Has Four Direct Reports (two Superintendents, A Senior Engineering Manager, And A Cross Connection Control Administrator) And Oversees A Budget Of ~$23M With 170 FTEs. Key Priorities For Both Vacant Assistant Directors' Positions Are To Develop Positive And Productive Relationships With DWM Staff, Other City Departments, And Regional Utility Partners; Promote A Team Culture Of Safety, Training, And Professional Development; Engage With Staff To Gain A Thorough Understanding Of The Personnel, Facilities, And Infrastructure In His/her Area Of Responsibility; Support The Development Of The Jordan Lake Regional Water Treatment Facility; Work With Staff And Other Stakeholders For The Orderly Renewal Or Replacement Of Aging Infrastructure; Engage With Staff To Develop And Implement SMART Goals Focused On Efficiency And Performance Excellence; Ensure Full Compliance With All Regulatory Requirements.

A Bachelor’s Degree In Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Hydrology & Water Management, Environmental Engineering, Or Related Field Is Required; A Master’s Degree Is Preferred. At Least 6 Years Of Experience In Upper-level Management With A Minimum Of 4 Years Of Budget Development/management Experience Is Required, Or Any Equivalent Combination Of Education, Training, And Experience. Certified Professional Engineer (PE) And/or Water/Wastewater Related Certifications Is Highly Desired But Not Required. Must Possess A Valid Driver’s License. Experience With The Operations And Maintenance Of Water And/or Wastewater Treatment Plants With A Capacity Greater Than 10 Million Gallons Per Day Is Preferred (Asst. Director, Plant Operations And Maintenance). Experience With The Operations And Maintenance Of Greater Than 1,000 Miles Of Water And/or Wastewater Piping With A Staff Of 100+ Employees Is Preferred (Asst. Director Water Distribution And Wastewater Collection).

The Anticipated Hiring Range For These Positions Is $123,251-$160,000, Depending On Qualifications And Experience.