Assistant Water Resources Director

TOWN OF APEX
invites applications for the position of:
ASSISTANT WATER RESOURCES DIRECTOR

About this position:
Hiring Range: $107, 121- $131,223 (full range up to $166,037)
Work Location: Apex Public Works Administration Building
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm (hybrid work available after training period)
Posting Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday, August 20, 2023

What you will be doing:

The Assistant Water Resources Director oversees and directs the Stormwater and Utility Engineering divisions of the Water Resources Department by providing direction and oversight to achieve engineering and project related strategic goals for the department.

This position reports to the Water Resources Director.
This position has supervisory responsibilities.

A sample of the essentials (duties & tasks):

• Engages in considerable personal contact with citizens concerning complaints, assists staff with investigations, and decides or recommends actions; prepares citizen communication materials and attends Town Council meetings as necessary.
• Coordinates and develops memoranda of agreements and interlocal agreements related to water resources and makes recommendations for approval to the Water Resources Director.
• Oversees special studies related to watershed protection.
• Meets frequently with subordinate supervisors to solve more complex problems; sets priorities and deadlines for projects; and provides guidance and direction to all engineering staff.
• Reviews Town ordinances related to public utilities and makes recommendations for changes to the Water Resources Director, Assistant Town Manager, Town Manager, and Town Council.
• Manages engineering design work for various plans and projects.
• Directs and participates in the enforcement of the Town's watershed protection programs (NPDES Phase II, Jordan Lake Riparian Buffer Rules, Neuse Rules, Water Supply Watershed Rules, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Rules, other riparian buffer rules, and stormwater rules) including the development of documentation and civil penalties as needed.
• Prepares, reviews and administers departmental engineering and administration budgets.
• Frequently conducts staff meetings with engineering staff to keep them abreast of information as well as project updates.
• Consults with division managers on personnel actions; implements disciplinary actions and makes selection decision with approval of Water Resources Director and Assistant Town Manager.
• Consults and coordinates with other municipalities, governmental agencies, citizen and regulatory groups for the development of infrastructure and water resources planning.
• Plans, organizes and monitors a variety of contracted work; coordinates with engineers and contractors.

What you'll need (minimum must-haves):

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering or related field and a minimum of seven years of experience in a managerial position within the public works, stormwater, water/sewer utilities field, including considerable supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

What would set you apart (preferred qualifications):

NC Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Who we are:

Known as "The Peak of Good Living, the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of 70,000 and was ranked in 2015 as Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 540 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefits package, and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the 96% job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.

What we offer:

Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:

• Expansive wellness program, and more!
• Paid parental, caregiver, and bereavement leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Participation in the NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)
• Paid medical, dental, vision, & life insurance for employees
• Traditional sick & vacation leave
• $1200 in a Peak Lifestyle account for mental health and wellness expenses (after successful completion of probation
• Longevity pay
• 5% contribution for employees per pay period into their NC401k retirement plans
• 80 hours of additional Peak Paid Time Off (after successful completion of probation)
• Tuition assistance

Keep in mind:

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, background check, and in some cases, a motor vehicle check and a post-offer physical.