Utility Director

Overview

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape includes family-friendly towns, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. Mission:
York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner. Vision:
York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed. Core values include Respect, Dedicated, Integrity, Knowledgeable, and Friendly.

About the Department:
The York County Utilities Department, Water and Sewer Division operates and maintains water and sewer systems in defined service areas in eastern and western York County. The department operates on a $60 million budget with 45 employees. It purchases water and sewer treatment services from the City of Rock Hill through a wholesale agreement and delivers approximately 6 MGD of water to 20,000+ customers and 4.5 MGD of sewer to Manchester Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility.

The system includes 2 water booster stations, 10 water storage tanks, 321 miles of water main, 121 sewer pump stations, 233 miles of gravity sewer, and 95 miles of sewer force main.

We invite you to apply for the Utility Director position. This full-time, exempt role is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. You will plan, direct, and manage the operations of the Utility Department, provide supervision and personnel management, project management, and short- and long-range planning and technical assistance. The position requires use and operation of a county vehicle to visit multiple utility infrastructure locations throughout York County, oversee capital utility projects, respond to after-hours emergencies and attend required meetings and trainings.

The position will be open until filled with the first review of applications beginning on February 20th.

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; hours may vary based on operational needs.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processes employee concerns and problems, directs work, counsels, disciplines, and completes employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work, establishes schedules, maintains standards, monitors progress, inspects completed work, answers questions, and provides guidance as needed.
• Plans and manages installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer systems, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Provides technical guidance and support related to water and sewer utilities.
• Develops and implements the department7s 3-year strategic plan and contributes to the Infrastructure Strategic Goal Group.
• Develops and administers the department budget; directs procurement of equipment, goods, and services; ensures effective and efficient use of funds, personnel, resources, facilities and time.
• Evaluates county water and sewer systems and service needs; formulates short- and long-term plans in accordance with laws and regulations, including Safe Drinking Water Act compliance.
• Manages water and sewer billing functions; assists with customer requests and complaints; resolves billing disputes.
• Evaluates and establishes rates based on system needs.
• Participates in Capital Improvement planning and administration.
• Develops, implements, and monitors SOPs and safety regulations.
• Maintains effective communication with regulatory agencies, county departments, affiliate utility providers, and the public.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, public administration or closely related field.
• 8+ years up to 10 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Valid state driver’s license.
• State certification in water distribution operations.
• State certification in cross connection control.
• State certification in wastewater collection operations preferred.

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Sedentary work that may include…