Water Resources Director

Career Opportunities with City of Kings Mountain A great place to work. Careers At City of Kings Mountain Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Primary Reason Why Classification Exists To serve as the department head for public utilities associated with water, wastewater, and stormwater management providing leadership and direction related to all associated operations and services within the City. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining the standards, controls, and policies necessary to administer and coordinate the various programs and services provided by the Water Resources Department. Performs difficult professional, technical, and administrative work planning, organizing, and directing a large public utilities operation with broad environmental, health, and economic impact and scope. · Plans, organizes, and manages the functions of the Water Resources Department including water and sewer maintenance, water and wastewater treatment and the stormwater management plan; ensures coordination and collaboration with other departments; oversees special projects and on-going activities · Performs and oversees a number Human Resources functions including, but not limited to, selection, promotion, training, mentoring, team building, coaching and performance management of department staff in collaboration with subordinate supervisors; meets frequently with supervisors to solve more complex problems; set priorities and deadlines and provides guidance and direction · Reviews and approves time sheets · Hold staff meetings to keep staff informed, goal-oriented, customer-focused, and to solve problems and issues that broadly affect the department and staff · Makes field inspections of public utilities projects to review progress and ensure completion; · Participates with management and elected officials for long-range planning for infrastructure development, expansion, and replacement, and environmental compliance · Confers with municipal officials in the process of resolving complaints from residents or the general public including property owners, contractors, and others · Attends meetings of various boards, commissions, groups, and associations to respond to questions and provide technical information and advice as may be required · Prepares and reviews departmental capital and operating budgets; including estimation of project and program related fees; monitors and approves expenditures · Plans, organizes, and monitors a variety of contracted work; coordinates with design professionals and contractors; participates in technical plan review · Prepares the annual operation budget; submits recommendations to the Assistant City Manager for capital improvements for water and sewer maintenance, as well as the water and wastewater treatment plants and the stormwater program · Prepares specifications for the purchase of specialized public utilities equipment; authorizes routine purchase orders · Reviews and manages consulting engineering services for the City including plans and specifications for new construction, repairs, and modifications of public utilities facilities; makes recommendations regarding contracted consultants as required · Supervises the creation and retention of necessary records and preparation of required reports · Reviews all plans and specifications regarding utility systems · Reviews and approves subdivision and land development plans for compliance with regulations and sound utility practices related to design of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure and apparatus as required as part of the Technical Review Committee · Performs other duties, as required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities · Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public utilities administration applied to development and construction of public utilities projects, specifically associated with water, wastewater, and stormwater · Considerable knowledge of general principles of water and wastewater transmission and distribution systems and related equipment and methodologies for operations · Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public utilities layout and design, construction, and maintenance of water and wastewater utility distribution and collection systems and water treatment and wastewater treatment facilities. · Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) permit as issued and overseen by NCDEQ; understanding and experience with the implementation of a comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) · Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local laws including OSHA regulations pertaining public utilities functions · Considerable knowledge of governmental bidding and procurement laws and practices · Ability to plan, coordinate, and direct public utilities personnel and programs in achieving maximum efficiency and effectiveness · Ability to plan, organize, and manage various engineering consulting, utility, and maintenance functions · Ability to perform technical cost computations and provide comprehensive recommendations to resolve issues related to public utilities · Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, civic and community groups, the general public, state and federal agencies, and other departments · Ability to prepare and deliver clear and concise written and oral presentations · Skill in collaborative conflict resolution Physical Requirements Work in this classification is defined as light work requiring the physical exertion of 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible force constantly to move objects. The employee must have the visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned as well as to recognize dangerous situations at field work sites when making project inspections and assessment of work progress. Working Conditions Work is generally performed in both inside and outside environmental conditions in which the employee is subject to workplace hazards including exposure to operating mechanical equipment creating fumes, odors, and dusts and atmospheric conditions with extreme cold and heat for extended periods of time. Employee is subject to a level of noise requiring workers to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. In addition, the employee is subject to a chance of injury from walking or standing in a construction site. Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited community college or university with an Associate Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Businesses Management, or a related field is desired; graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is preferred; 7 - 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the management and supervision of public utilities is required; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in public sector utility construction, installation, and maintenance providing the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to adequately perform the essential duties may be considered. Special Requirements · Possession of or the ability to obtain and maintain the highest levels of certification for water and wastewater treatment and/or collection or distribution systems operations by the State of North Carolina · Completion of or the ability to complete the FEMA National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) course work applicable to the position Salary Range Pay Grade (33) $85,531 - $128,297 (effective 1/1/2025) Anticipated Hiring Range $105,000 - $115,000 FLSA Status

: Exempt (primary duty is management of a customarily recognized department or subdivision of the City; customarily and regularly directs the work of two or more full time equivalent employees; and has the authority to hire or fire employees or whose suggestions and recommendations as to hiring, firing, advancement, promotion, or other change of status of other employees are given particular weight). Disclaimer This classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions section of this classification may vary from position to position. The employer reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification.

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