Planning and Development Manager

Orange-Water-and-Sewer-Authorit; Carrboro (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term Disability

8 paid holidays

Vacation time

Educational Reimbursement

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

OWASA in Carrboro, NC is seeking a Planning and Development Manager to join the Engineering team. The role conducts long-range planning for water and wastewater systems, develops projections of future demand, and oversees land management efforts.

The successful candidate will lead analyses of service area development, manage long-range plans, coordinate with regional partners, and drive climate adaptation initiatives while serving as liaison during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze service area development and water use trends and maintain projections of long-term demand.
• Manage and implement OWASA’s Long-Range Water Supply Plan.
• Coordinate updates and submittals of OWASA’s Local Water Supply Plan and Water Shortage Response Plan.
• Lead the development and presentation of OWASA’s Operating Trends Report.
• Oversee water supply and watershed protection studies and models and support wastewater and biosolids planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Self-motivated

Diversity & inclusion mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Environmental Science

Job description

OWASA is seekingaPlanning 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.

• 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!

We provide competitive pay and benefits in a safe, rewarding work environment.