Assistant Water Resources Director

The Assistant Water Resources Director provide leadership and support to the Water Resources Director and is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating administrative and operational activities of the Water Resources Department.  Work involves coordinating and supervising the work of operating division supervisors/managers and their staff to include Administration, Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment and Construction and Maintenance of the Collection and Distribution Systems. Employee may represent the department in the absence of the Water Resources Director and does related work as required. 

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, engineering, public administration, or a closely related field or four years related work experience
• Extensive experience in the operation of water and/or wastewater treatment systems and the maintenance and construction of the distribution and collection systems, project management, contract administration, budget administration
• Considerable supervisory experience
• Valid NC driver’s license or valid out-of-state driver’s license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within sixty days of employment and good driving record

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. Flexible start/end time. Paid bi-weekly.
Must be able to work extended hours, including nights and weekends, and attend meetings.

Closing Date

Application and instructions are available here. This position will remain open Until March 24th, 2026 at 11:59pm.

All applicants must provide accurate information on the City’s application for each position application.

The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings.  The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  The City makes employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.