Division Director of Water and Sewer Utilities

The Division of Water and Sewer Utilities (DWSU) plays a vital role in supporting Frederick County’s infrastructure by ensuring residents have access to safe, clean drinking water and dependable wastewater services. Through responsible management and environmental stewardship, the Division works to protect the County’s natural resources while maintaining essential public services.

The Division’s work is carried out across five departments and one support office, which provide services in water purification and distribution, wastewater treatment and disposal, regulatory compliance, system maintenance, engineering and planning, and water and sewer billing.

Exempt (clothing allowance and professional organization membership dues eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week;
Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.; full-benefits; partial telework may be available in accordance with Division policies

This position manages all operations related to the Division of Water and Sewer Utilities (DWSU) and is responsible for the development and administration of programs related to the operation and maintenance of water and sewer systems and infrastructure. Ensures compliance with local code and ordinances, as well as state and federal regulations regarding land, air, and water. Prepares and administers budget of all departments within the division.

Interacts with various levels of outside parties, including residents and elected officials. Manages Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds and administers the Water and Sewer Capital Improvements Program. Supervision is received from the Chief Financial Officer. This position serves at the pleasure of the County Executive.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change.

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include:
  Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

NOTE:

Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

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