Deputy Executive Director - Engineering and Treatment
Apply NowCompany: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
Location: Wilmington, NC 28403
Description:
Salary : $119,395.00 - $215,511.00 Annually
Location : 235 Government Center Drive, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00210
Department: ENGINEERING & TREATMENT
Division: Eng - Administration
Opening Date: 06/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Job Summary
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) is seeking a Deputy Executive Director to lead and direct the utility's plant operations, engineering, planning, and construction activities.
Essential Job Functions
This top leadership position develops plans and programming, formulates budgetary data, assigns job duties, conducts employee evaluations, prepares contractual obligations, develops educational curriculum, and reports parameters as they relate to the overall programming of the office. The Deputy Executive Director serves as a member of the CFPUA leadership team and may act on behalf of the Executive Director in his or her absence.
The Deputy Executive Director ensures the development of e?ective engineering design and construction standards and oversees the engineering, construction, and inspection of CFPUA built or developer-built infrastructure projects. The role requires oversight of the process to track the allocation of system treatment capacity and advises the Executive Director and Board regarding on-going capacity allocation. The Deputy Executive Director ensures design and construction are conducted in a safe and environmentally sound manner, and ensures unsafe work is stopped until deficiencies are corrected. Further, the Deputy Executive Director oversees the preparation of water and wastewater Master Plans and revises the Master Plans as needed and as conditions change.
The Deputy Executive Director leads or participates in the development of various other plans including a CFPUA strategic plan that proactively anticipates future customer and area needs, long-range water resources plan, and a proactive plan to replace collection and distribution lines in advance of signi?cant problems. Further, they will develop and manage annual division goals with and supportive of the CFPUA mission by developing and overseeing division policies and procedures and implementing improvements for programs, the ten-year Capital Improvement Plan for CFPUA, and relevant updates to the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as conditions and priorities change.
The Deputy Executive Director coordinates closely with CFPUA staff, City and County planners, elected officials, and the development community in the development and updating of the CIP. They meet with developers and County and City officials on future expansions and the allocation of existing system capacity. This position is required to work in partnership with their own department and all other CFPUA departments toward achieving organization goals. This position is a member of the organization's management team and is responsible for demonstrating and holding others accountable to the CFPUA values. The Deputy Executive Director provides reports to the CFPUA Board and various subcommittees that meet once per month. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all CFPUA policies and procedures.
Education, Experience, and Other Requirements
Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree in engineering, or any related course study as determined by the Executive Director. A master's degree in engineering, public administration, or business administration, is preferred. Ten (10) years of professional engineering work experience and five (5) years of managerial experience in water utility operations, wastewater operations, or any related work field, is required. The selected candidate will possess a Professional Engineer certi?cation or have the ability to obtain a North Carolina Professional Engineer certification within two (2) years from the date of hire. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid State of North Carolina driver's license is also required. In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.
Compensation and Benefits
The expected hiring range is $119,395 to $215,511 with a midpoint of $167,395. The full range will be considered, and compensation will depend on qualifications and includes an excellent benefits package. Please visit here to learn more.
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis at Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. The position will be open until filled with a first review of applications beginning July 12, 2024.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment on the basis of qualifications and without regard to age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic disorder.
Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment status of all person hired to work in the United States. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority participates in E-Verify.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of __ hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
Location : 235 Government Center Drive, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00210
Department: ENGINEERING & TREATMENT
Division: Eng - Administration
Opening Date: 06/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Job Summary
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) is seeking a Deputy Executive Director to lead and direct the utility's plant operations, engineering, planning, and construction activities.
Essential Job Functions
This top leadership position develops plans and programming, formulates budgetary data, assigns job duties, conducts employee evaluations, prepares contractual obligations, develops educational curriculum, and reports parameters as they relate to the overall programming of the office. The Deputy Executive Director serves as a member of the CFPUA leadership team and may act on behalf of the Executive Director in his or her absence.
The Deputy Executive Director ensures the development of e?ective engineering design and construction standards and oversees the engineering, construction, and inspection of CFPUA built or developer-built infrastructure projects. The role requires oversight of the process to track the allocation of system treatment capacity and advises the Executive Director and Board regarding on-going capacity allocation. The Deputy Executive Director ensures design and construction are conducted in a safe and environmentally sound manner, and ensures unsafe work is stopped until deficiencies are corrected. Further, the Deputy Executive Director oversees the preparation of water and wastewater Master Plans and revises the Master Plans as needed and as conditions change.
The Deputy Executive Director leads or participates in the development of various other plans including a CFPUA strategic plan that proactively anticipates future customer and area needs, long-range water resources plan, and a proactive plan to replace collection and distribution lines in advance of signi?cant problems. Further, they will develop and manage annual division goals with and supportive of the CFPUA mission by developing and overseeing division policies and procedures and implementing improvements for programs, the ten-year Capital Improvement Plan for CFPUA, and relevant updates to the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as conditions and priorities change.
The Deputy Executive Director coordinates closely with CFPUA staff, City and County planners, elected officials, and the development community in the development and updating of the CIP. They meet with developers and County and City officials on future expansions and the allocation of existing system capacity. This position is required to work in partnership with their own department and all other CFPUA departments toward achieving organization goals. This position is a member of the organization's management team and is responsible for demonstrating and holding others accountable to the CFPUA values. The Deputy Executive Director provides reports to the CFPUA Board and various subcommittees that meet once per month. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all CFPUA policies and procedures.
Education, Experience, and Other Requirements
Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree in engineering, or any related course study as determined by the Executive Director. A master's degree in engineering, public administration, or business administration, is preferred. Ten (10) years of professional engineering work experience and five (5) years of managerial experience in water utility operations, wastewater operations, or any related work field, is required. The selected candidate will possess a Professional Engineer certi?cation or have the ability to obtain a North Carolina Professional Engineer certification within two (2) years from the date of hire. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid State of North Carolina driver's license is also required. In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.
Compensation and Benefits
The expected hiring range is $119,395 to $215,511 with a midpoint of $167,395. The full range will be considered, and compensation will depend on qualifications and includes an excellent benefits package. Please visit here to learn more.
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis at Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. The position will be open until filled with a first review of applications beginning July 12, 2024.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment on the basis of qualifications and without regard to age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic disorder.
Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment status of all person hired to work in the United States. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority participates in E-Verify.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of __ hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.