International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans · 23 hours ago
Utility Director
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans is seeking a Utility Director for the York County Utilities Department. This role involves planning, directing, and managing the operations of the Utility Department, including personnel and project management, while ensuring compliance with regulations and effective budget management.
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 implements the departments' 3-year strategic plan and is a key contributor to the Infrastructure Strategic Goal Group
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
Develop, implement, and monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and safety regulations
Maintain and facilitate effective communication with regulatory agencies., County departments, affiliate utility providers and the general public
Performs related work as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
Valid state driver's license
Must possess state certification in water distribution operations
State certification in cross connection control
Preferred
State certification in wastewater collection operations
Benefits
Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-term disability
Parental Leave
Bereavement Leave
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
Expanded Sick Bank
Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
Wellness Screenings
Employee Assistance Programs
Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
Company
International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans are led by the ICMA Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC).
H1B Sponsorship
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