Public Works Director

The Town of River Bend (pop. 3,000) is seeking applicants for the position of Public Works Director. The Public Works Director manages the daily operations of the town’s Water, Sewer, Streets, Stormwater, Public Works and other minor departments with a FT staff of 7 direct reports and 1 PT custodian. The combined budget of all departments is $1,350,000. The sewer department includes a WWTP with a .033 MGD permitted flow and 1,000 customers. The water system includes 2 elevated tanks, 3 wells and treatment units and 18 miles of distribution lines and 1,500 customers. The street department includes 17 miles of paved streets. This position reports directly to the Town Manager. The current PW Director is leaving after over 23 years on the job. Position requires sufficient experience, credentials and licenses (or ability to obtain) to operate the water and sewer systems and manage all other related departments. 5+ years of experience in a similar position and with similar sized systems (or larger) is preferred. A detailed job description with requirements is available on the town’s web page. Salary range for fully qualified applicants is $83,169-105,602 DOQ. The town offers a competitive benefits package which includes retirement, paid holidays, medical insurance, 401(k) and more. Residency is not required but must live within reasonable distance, as determined by the Town Manager. Apply by submitting a town application, resume including salary history and references to: Town of River Bend, Town Manager, 45 Shoreline Drive, River Bend NC 28562 or via email to [email protected] (no phone calls). Position is open until filled. Initial review of applications to take place on August 29, 2025 with an expected start date in October. Application available online at www.riverbendnc.org/employment-opportunities