Strategic Water Planning & Development Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Educational reimbursement

Cell phone stipend

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Leave types (vacation, sick, personal)

Job summary

Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) is seeking a Planning and Development Manager to join the Engineering team. This role conducts special projects and long-range planning to optimize OWASA resources, focusing on water supply and projections for future demand.

The position manages and analyzes data, supports land management efforts, and leads climate adaptation planning, with strong emphasis on collaboration with regional partners and researchers.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in engineering or environmental science with a minimum of six years’ experience in engineering practices and/or long-range planning for a public water and wastewater system.
• Candidate should be self-motivated with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and proven ability to manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes service area development and water use trends and maintains long-term demand projections.
• Manages and implements OWASA’s Long-Range Water Supply Plan.
• Submits updates for OWASA’s Local Water Supply Plan and Water Shortage Response Plan.
• Develops and presents OWASA’s annual Operating Trends Report.
• Oversees water supply and watershed protection studies and models.
• Supports long-range planning for wastewater collection, water treatment, wastewater treatment, reclaimed water and biosolids management.
• Leads land management efforts including real estate and easements, and forest stewardship initiatives.
• Drives Climate Adaptation Plan development and implementation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or environmental science

Job description

Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) is seeking a Planning and Development Manager to join the Engineering team. This role conducts special projects and long-range planning to optimize OWASA resources, focusing on water supply and projections for future demand.

The position manages and analyzes data, supports land management efforts, and leads climate adaptation planning, with strong emphasis on collaboration with regional partners and researchers.