Wastewater Utility Director: Strategy, Finance & Compliance

Town of Branford; Indian Neck (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Branford is seeking an accomplished Director of Water Pollution Control to lead the wastewater utility, including the treatment plant, collection systems, and related infrastructure. You will drive long-range planning, financial health, and regulatory compliance while guiding a multi-disciplinary team and coordinating with the Sewer Authority and town leadership.

The role emphasizes engineering and financial leadership, with responsibilities spanning project oversight, budgeting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum seven years progressive wastewater utility experience; at least three years supervisory.
• Experience with budgets, capital planning, and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for wastewater utility.
• Develop long-range capital improvement plan.
• Oversee budgets, funding analyses, and rate setting.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and DEEP/EPA.
• Manage staff and contractor relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Wastewater treatment

Engineering

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

ArcGIS Pro

Microsoft 365

Budgeting systems

Job description

The Town of Branford is seeking an accomplished Director of Water Pollution Control to lead the wastewater utility, including the treatment plant, collection systems, and related infrastructure. You will drive long-range planning, financial health, and regulatory compliance while guiding a multi-disciplinary team and coordinating with the Sewer Authority and town leadership.

The role emphasizes engineering and financial leadership, with responsibilities spanning project oversight, budgeting,