Utility General Manager

Ctubwv; Charles Town (WV); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Retirement

Job summary

A municipal utility service provider in West Virginia is seeking an experienced Utility General Manager to lead its water and wastewater utility system. This role encompasses managing annual budgets, developing strategic goals, ensuring regulatory compliance, and public outreach. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in water treatment and wastewater management. The position offers a starting salary of $110,000+, along with various benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred.
• Five years of experience in water treatment and wastewater collection.
• Three years of management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full-service, multi-jurisdictional water and wastewater utility system.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Public Outreach

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public health, public administration or management, engineering, or closely related field

Public Engineer or Master’s degree

Job description

CTUB Job Posting – Utility General Manager

Published: 2/20/26

Full Job Title: Water and Wastewater Utility General Manager

Position: Utility General Manager

Employer: Charles Town Utility Board, West Virginia

Application Deadline: Open until filled with first review of applications scheduled for March 13, 2026.

Compensation and Benefits: Contract position starting at $110,000+ depending upon experience and qualifications. Benefits include health, dental, vision, paid leave and retirement.

To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and references to the Charles Town Utility Board, Attn: Chairman, 661 S. George Street, Suite 101, Charles Town, WV 25414. Applications submitted by email should be sent to Ashley Stottlemyer at: [e-mail].

Description: The Charles Town Utility Board of Directors is seeking an experienced, strategic, and motivated professional to lead its full-service, multi-jurisdictional water and wastewater utility system. The system provides services to approximately 10,700 sewer and 7,700 water customers and serves almost 20,000 people. The combined annual budget for the system is nearly $13 million.

Primary responsibilities include all duties of the “CTUB Manager” as set forth in the Charles Town Utility Board enabling ordinance at 147.01, 147.05, and 147.07; preparing and monitoring annual budgets; developing long- and short-term goals and objectives; recommending and implementing approved programs and policies; monitoring and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the system and operations; leading and developing staff; ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements; managing and financing system improvements; and public outreach and communications with community and interested stakeholders.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public health, public administration or management, engineering, or a closely related field desired, Public Engineer or Master’s degree preferred. Five years of experience working directly in the fields of water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, and/or wastewater treatment preferred. Equivalent experience working in a closely related utility field may be considered. Three years of management or advanced supervisory experience and some experience working with regulatory agencies on utility-related matters preferred.

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For questions regarding this job opportunity, please call City Hall at 304-725-2311.