Description
An incredible opportunity is available for an Assistant Director of Public Works to lead key infrastructure projects in a dynamic and fast-growing North Carolina community. This role offers the chance to manage transformative developments, including major water and wastewater improvements and large-scale housing initiatives, in a city committed to excellence and innovation. If you’re passionate about public works and excited to make a lasting impact, this is the opportunity for you!
Qualifications and responsibilities for this Assistant Director of Public Works position include:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field, with a minimum of four years’ engineering experience (municipal or private sector).
- Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred; must obtain PE within 24 months if not currently licensed.
- Comprehensive knowledge of water and sewer systems, including maintenance, construction, and plant operations.
- Strong supervisory and project management skills, with experience in budgeting and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Familiarity with NC DEQ and Administrative Code standards governing public water and wastewater systems.
- Experience in contract negotiation, bid process management, and OSHA standards compliance.
- Ability to strategically plan for city growth, emergency preparedness, and infrastructure resilience.
- Certifications in water distribution and pollution control preferred; must be eligible to obtain within the first year.
Salary: $76,160–$114,240 per year, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits, including 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 6% contribution to a state retirement system with lifetime benefits after five years; 14 paid holidays; paid vacation and sick leave; educational expense reimbursement; and professional conference opportunities.
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS | PUBLIC WORKS MANAGEMENT | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PE) | CIVIL ENGINEERING | WATER SYSTEMS | WASTEWATER SYSTEMS | PROJECT MANAGEMENT | MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE | NC DEQ STANDARDS | OSHA COMPLIANCE | CONTRACT NEGOTIATION | PUBLIC UTILITIES SYSTEM