Utilities Engineering Manager

TOWN OF APEX

invites applications for the position of:

Utilities Engineering Manager

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $99,784.00 - 122,236.00

WORK LOCATION: 105-A Upchurch Street, Apex, NC 27502

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm, hybrid

POSTING CLOSING DATE: 07/05/2024

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

An employee in this class directs a division of the Water Resources Department with a variety of technical and managerial responsibilities including: enforcing / revising existing Town ordinances, policies, and specifications as appropriate to enhance the Town's water and wastewater systems; oversees utility engineering plan review and all capital improvement projects such as new water and sewer lines, pump stations and force mains, water storage tanks and treatment plant upgrades; developing and presenting public education and outreach programs to community groups, businesses and homeowners. This position coordinates with other Town staff to review existing infrastructure and new development trends to master plan for future water and sewer facilities, works with utility operations personnel on the investigation of Infiltration/Inflow concerns as well as evaluating current pump station/force main capacities, and works with infrastructure inspections to coordinate construction administration and observation for all capital improvement projects. Work requires the employee to exercise considerable judgment and independence of action including broad contacts with citizens, contractors and developers. Work may subject the employee to environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and construction noise and hazards. Work is performed under general supervision of the Assistant Water Resources Director and is evaluated based on conferences, review of completed work and records, and citizen feedback.

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:

• Directs the Utility Engineering division; supervises and provides technical guidance to employees working in these programs.

• Identifies funding options and sources for the Town's Utility Engineering division and presents recommendations to the Town Council.

• Reviews plans for compliance with water, sewer, and state and local laws; attends Technical Review Committee meetings to provide guidance on related issues.

• Conducts field inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications; investigates citizen complaints and concerns.

• Corresponds with developers, engineers, and others regarding deficiencies in plans and specifications based on consistency with Town needs and specifications.

• Oversees program to monitor the Town's water usage and attends meetings regarding various water resources projects and initiatives.

• Oversees program to monitor the Town's sewer flows and reports the data to NCDEQ on a quarterly and annual basis.

• Oversees the production of various public outreach materials regarding water, sewer and other public works activities.

• Reviews and seals engineering designs of staff; interprets plans and specifications.

• Maintains records and reports of work activities and other information as needed.

• Provides information and interprets policies and ordinances for citizens, contractors, developers, and others; investigates complaints and remediates or recommends solutions.

• Attends a variety of meetings in the absence of the Assistant Water Resources Director; attends Town Council meetings as necessary

• Serves on a variety of technical advisory committees and task forces representing the Town.

• Performs related duties as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field, and considerable experience in water and wastewater design and management work, including supervisory experience.

Professional Engineering License

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.

WITH...

• Thorough knowledge of Local, State, and Federal rules, regulations, ordinances, principles, methods and techniques that pertain to public water and wastewater systems.

• Thorough knowledge of engineering design principles and ability to apply them to designated projects.

• Ability to comprehend and interpret complex hydraulic modeling reports.

• Ability to prepare complex and detailed records and reports.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with Town officials, other public officials, employees, contractors and the general public.

• Ability to present ideas effectively in oral and written form.

• Ability to read, prepare and interpret construction plans and specifications.

• Ability to learn, review, and revise the Town's engineering specifications, and state and federal regulations relating to water and wastewater utilities.

• Ability to detect errors in construction plans, materials, and projects.

• Ability to organize and assign work, motivate, communicate, provide performance coaching and evaluation and create teamwork and commitment to work quality and excellence for subordinate personnel.

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 more than 75,000 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:

• Paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees

• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)

• Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS), 6% contribution by employee

• Traditional sick and vacation leave

• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year (after completion of probation)

• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)

• Paid parental, caregiver, and bereavement leave

• 13 paid holidays

• Longevity pay

• Tuition assistance

• Expansive wellness program, and more!

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, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.