Planning and Development Manager

Orange Water & Sewer Authority (OWASA); Carrboro (NC); On-site; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) is seeking a Planning and Development Manager to join our Engineering team. This role leads long-range planning and special projects to ensure efficient administration of OWASA resources, with emphasis on water supply and future demand projections.

The candidate will manage the Local Water Supply Plan, Water Shortage Response Plan updates, and related studies, while coordinating land management initiatives and climate adaptation efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or environmental science required.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects and work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze development and water use trends with long-range projections.
• Lead the Long-Range Water Supply Plan development and updates.
• Coordinate land management efforts, easements, and conservation initiatives.
• Serve as liaison during emergencies and coordinate with regional partners.
• Oversee preparation of operating trends and annual reports.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or environmental science

Job description

Planning and Development Manager

Orange Water and Sewer Authority

OWASA is seeking a Planning and Development Manager to join our Engineering team. This position conducts special projects and long-range planning to ensure efficient administration of OWASA resources with particular emphasis on water supply, develops projections of future water and wastewater demand, and oversees and facilitates certain land management efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyzes service area development and water use trends by compiling data and maintains projections of long-term future demand requirements.
• Manages and implements OWASAs Long-Range Water Supply Plan.
• Manages the annual updates and submittal of OWASAs Local Water Supply Plan.
• Manages the updates, related analysis, and periodic submittal of OWASAs Water Shortage Response Plan.
• Manages the development and presentation of OWASAs annual Operating Trends Report.
• Manages and oversees water supply and watershed protection studies and models.
• Manages and/or supports long-range planning activities for and analysis of wastewater collection system, water treatment, wastewater treatment, reclaimed water and biosolids management.
• Oversees or facilitates certain land management efforts, including acquisition of real estate and easements, inspection/enforcement of conservation easements, and certain forest stewardship initiatives.
• Leads the strategic direction, development and implementation of the Climate Adaptation Plan and related activities.
• Serves as Liaison Officer during Emergencies.
• Coordinates planning efforts with regional partners through Western Intake Partnership, Triangle Water Supply Partnership, and other regional/state efforts. Meets and corresponds with researchers from universities.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelors degree in an engineering or environmental science and a minimum of six years experience working with engineering practices and/or long-range planning for a public water and wastewater system.
• Candidates should be self-motivated and have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with a proven ability to effectively manage projects.
• Service-oriented attitude, professionalism, and a passion to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment are necessary.

Pay and Benefits

• Salary Range: $106,958 - $160,436

• Membership in the NC Local Government Employee Retirement System
• 5% Employer 457 plan contribution
• Retirement health savings account
• Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Long-term Disability
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, and Parental Leave
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend

• Educational Reimbursement

• Bonus Pay for Additional Certifications and/or Education

• Ability to transfer unused sick leave from previous NC Local Government or State agency employer

• Much, much more!