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City of Durham Assistant Director - Water Management in Durham, North Carolina
Assistant Director - Water Management
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Assistant Director - Water Management
Salary
$104,475.00 - $167,146.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Job Number
24-04713
Department
Water Management
Opening Date
02/01/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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Position Description
Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range: $104,475.00 - $167,146.00
Work Day/Hours: 8:00 - 4:30 M - F
The City of Durham, NC seeks an innovative and knowledgeable water resource professional to serve as one of its Assistant Directors for the Department of Water Management (DWM). Joining a diverse community, the Assistant Director is one who values and embodies diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) – an empathetic leader with experience ensuring the integration of DEI practices in departmental policies, procedures, and interactions. The Assistant Director will navigate the demands and increase of expectations on the Water Management department and uphold high expectations and accountability of quality customer service delivery. The department desires a visionary leader with the natural ability to anticipate and forecast the needs of his/her supervisor, peers and other stakeholders and be proactive in meeting these needs. The Assistant Director will demonstrate outstanding project management competencies, lead with a customer service focus, and effectively coordinate with all internal departments in the city, external stakeholders, etc. for all projects including planning and funding the renewal and replacement of the City’s aging water/wastewater infrastructure and the DWM’s asset management program.
The Water Management Department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of Durham's water supply, water treatment and water reclamation (wastewater treatment) facilities, the collection and distribution systems (including meter reading), and customer billing services . With a budget of $ 60 million, and over 380 water professionals, the department delivers pure, clean drinking water to the people of Durham 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Quick response teams fix water main breaks, sewer overflows, and other emergencies. DWM also treats used water at reclamation facilities before safely returning it to the environment.
One hallmark of Durham’s Department of Water Management is the University of Water Management staff development program. This position will be a champion and advocate of this program. Additionally, the successful candidate will serve as the department liaison on the Durham Environmental Affairs Board.
Overseeing a budget of $11M and several divisions with 67 staff members, this Assistant Director will be one of three Assistant Directors for the Department of Water Management. The Assistant Directors work collaboratively to provide leadership, direction, and support for Water Resources Planning (including water efficiency and conservation), Laboratory, Industrial Waste Control, Utility Finance and Customer Billing Services, and administrative support for the Department of Water Management. The Assistant Director oversees the department’s administration division operations including direct supervision of the administrative staff and works with 7-8 direct reports who oversee division operations including customer billing. This Assistant Director will have the most outward facing responsibilities with the oversight of customer billing, public communications, water conservation, and industrial pretreatment.
The Assistant Director will have the exciting opportunity to work with staff, consultants, external agencies, stakeholders, and the public to develop and implement effective water resource management plans for the City of Durham. Furthermore, the Assistant Director will focus on enhancing protection of the Falls Lake and Jordan Lake watersheds – both safe and reliable sources of water for the city, especially during droughts.
Duties/Responsibilities
Manages the implementation of internal operations for an assigned division; plans, coordinates, administers, and evaluates programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or services; integrates operations and coordinates service areas; and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards.
Develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, strategies and goals; maintains, updates, and ensures procedural compliance; researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations for business process improvements and cost effectiveness; and designs, administers, and evaluates department programs and services.
Manages and participates in the preparation of department operating and/or capital improvement budgets; monitors expenditures and revenues; researches and analyzes financial and operational data; prepares financial forecasts; and approves and makes budget and purchasing recommendations.
Coordinates with, and serves as a liaison to the City Council, general public, City departments, and/or external agencies; serves on internal and external committees; represents the department at meetings, proceedings, and conferences; provides consultation in area of expertise; and responds to high-visibility and complex issues.
Coordinates the preparation of, and prepares and reviews complex, technical, financial, and other reports, plans, and documents; coordinates operations data collection and analysis; develops, makes and/or approves recommendations; and reviews the work of others to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Public Administration, Water Management and Hydrological Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering) is required.
9 years of experience in upper level management (such as a Senior Manager, Assistant Department Director/Director etc.) is required
A valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record “or” if you currently have another state driver’s license, must obtain a valid NC driver’s license within 60 days of hire.
Additional Preferred Skills
5 years of budget development/management experience
Master’s Degree preferred.
Certified Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Water/Wastewater related
certifications
- Candidates with utility experience serving over 50,000 customers.
Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
11-12 paid holidays per year
12 standard work days of vacation per year
12 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 10.15% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
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Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
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Please list the area of academic focus your degree is in: (such as Major, Minor or concentration).
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How many years of experience in upper level management (such as a Senior Manager, Assistant Department Director/Director etc.) do you have?
No related experience
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1 year but less than 9 years related experience
9 years but less than 13 years related experience
13 or more years related experience
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How many years of related experience in budget development/management do you have?
No related experience
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1 year but less than 5 years related experience
5 years but less than 9 years related experience
9 or more years related experience
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How many years of utility experience do you have?
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1 year but less than 5 years related experience
5 years but less than 9 years related experience
9 or more years related experience
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How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory/management capacity?
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1 year experience but less than 3 years
3 years experience but less than 5 years
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Please indicate the largest number of direct reports you have supervised?
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6-10 direct reports supervised
11-15 direct reports supervised
16-20 direct reports supervised
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Do you have a Certified Professional Engineer (PE) designation?
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Do you have any Water/Wastewater related certifications ?
Yes
No
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If you have any Water/Wastewater related certifications please list them: If no do not have any Water/Wastewater related certifications please put NA
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