Planning and Development Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

NC Local Government Employee Pension

457 plan contribution

Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance

Long-term Disability

12 Paid Holidays

Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement,

Parental Leave

Cell phone stipend

Educational Reimbursement

Bonus for additional certifications/ed

Job summary

Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) seeks a Planning and Development Manager to join the Engineering team. The role focuses on long-range planning, water supply projections, and land management initiatives to ensure efficient administration of OWASA resources.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or environmental science with at least six years of experience in public water/wastewater planning, strong communication skills, and a commitment to diversity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or environmental science and at least six years’ experience with engineering practices and long-range planning for public water/wastewater systems.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and proven ability to manage projects.
• Service-oriented attitude and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Analyze service area development and water use trends and project long-term demand.
• Manage and implement OWASA’s Long-Range Water Supply Plan.
• Prepare and submit OWASA’s Local Water Supply Plan updates.
• Oversee updates to OWASA’s Water Shortage Response Plan and related reports.
• Develop and present OWASA’s annual Operating Trends Report.
• Oversee water supply and watershed protection studies and models.
• Support long-range planning for wastewater collection and treatment, reclaimed water and biosolids management.
• Lead land management efforts including real estate acquisitions and easements.
• Lead the Climate Adaptation Plan development and implementation.
• Serve as Liaison Officer during emergencies.
• Coordinate planning with regional partners and researchers.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Diversity & inclusion mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or environmental science

Job description

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 OWASA’s Long-Range Water Supply Plan.
• Manages the annual updates and submittal of OWASA’s Local Water Supply Plan.
• Manages the updates, related analysis, and periodic submittal of OWASA’s Water Shortage Response Plan.
• Manages the development and presentation of OWASA’s 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 bachelor’s 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 StipendEducational 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!