Assistant Director Sewer Operations

Austin Community College; Rockland (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Vacation, personal, and holiday time

Tuition reimbursement and professional development training

Job summary

A governmental agency is seeking an Assistant Director of Sewer Operations to oversee engineering and administrative responsibilities in the Sewer District. The role requires a New York State Professional Engineer's license and several years of related experience. Key responsibilities include supervising sewer construction projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing operational records. This position offers competitive benefits, including medical and time-off options.

Qualifications

• Possession of a professional engineer’s license issued by the State of New York.
• Three years of experience in civil or sanitary engineering, one year in large-scale sewer lines or treatment plants.
• Special Requirement: NYS PE license must be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the review of studies, construction plans and specifications.
• Designs specifications for construction projects and oversees inspection.
• Maintains liaison with and directs activities of consultants.
• Authorize expenditures for emergency repairs and sign payroll certifications in the Executive Director’s absence.
• Coordinate with consultants and liaise with State and Federal regulatory Agencies; maintain records and reports.

Skills

Professional engineer license

Civil/sanitary engineering

Education

Professional Engineer's license

Experience in civil or sanitary engineering

Job description

Assistant Director of Sewer Operations (Sewer District No. 1)

• Type: Rockland County Government
• Posted Date: 01/20/2026 3:02 PM

Rockland County Sewer District No. 1 is seeking an anticipated candidate to work in their fast-paced Sewer District. The work is specialized, diverse and can be complex in nature. This is professional engineering and administrative work of a complex nature which involves a responsibility for the evaluation of basic studies and designs and the review of progress during the planning and construction of pipe lines and facilities of a sewer system as well as for assuming all administrative and engineering responsibilities of the Executive Director of the Sewer District in his absence. Does related work as required.

Work Description (including but not limited to)

Checks and supervises the review of basic studies, construction plans, specifications and estimates; studies materials and methods to be used in sewer construction projects; investigates and confers on difficult problems arising on construction and design; designs and prepares specifications on paving contracts, landscaping projects and all engineering projects not covered by contract with consulting engineers; supervises the construction inspection program; conducts special tests of material and equipment; oversees erection of structures and installation of equipment; computes and compares estimates of work done for payment; investigates public complaints; supervises sewer engineering, plant and maintenance activities and assists in a variety of administrative functions. In the absence of the Executive Director: authorizes expenditures for emergency repairs to maintain the system; authorizes and signs payroll certifications, payment vouchers, executive warrants, reports to State and Federal Regulatory Agencies and personnel appointments; represents the Executive Director at Board of Sewer Commissioners and County Legislative Committee meetings; signs and certifies plans for construction projects; maintains liaison with and directs the activities of consultants to the Board of Sewer Commissioners; maintains all operations records and reports and order supplies and equipment needed to maintain full and effective operation of the facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a professional engineer’s license issued by the State of New York, the qualifications for which must have included or been supplemented by three (3) years of experience in civil or sanitary engineering, one (1) year of which must have been primarily concerned with the design and/or construction of large-scale sewer lines or treatment plants.

Special Requirement

Possession of a New York State Professional Engineer’s license which must be maintained throughout the course of employment in this title.

Other Requirements and Information

• Residency in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut is a requirement for this position.
• This is a competitive position in Civil Service and reachability on an eligible list following a civil service examination would be a requirement for permanent appointment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Pre-employment medical examination.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Time off including vacation, personal, and holiday time
• Other benefits including, but not limited to, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, leadership and other professional development training.