Strategic Water Planning & Development Manager

National Association of Clean Water Agencies; Carrboro, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Cell phone stipend

Education reimbursement

Leave benefits

Certifications bonus

Sick leave transfer

Job summary

OWASA is seeking a Planning and Development Manager to join our Engineering team in Carrboro, NC. The role focuses on long-range water and wastewater planning, climate adaptation, and coordination with regional partners to secure resilient water resources.

Key responsibilities include development and oversight of multiple planning documents, liaison during emergencies, and management of land and watershed studies and models.

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.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes service area development and wateruse trends by compiling data and maintains projections of long-term futuredemand 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.

Skills

Project management

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or environmental science

Job description

OWASA is seeking a Planning and Development Manager to join our Engineering team in Carrboro, NC. The role focuses on long-range water and wastewater planning, climate adaptation, and coordination with regional partners to secure resilient water resources.

Key responsibilities include development and oversight of multiple planning documents, liaison during emergencies, and management of land and watershed studies and models.