Utilities Director

Utilities Director

Orange County is hiring a Utilities Director to lead over 1,000 employees and provide high-quality essential water, wastewater, and solid waste recovery services for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Salary: $156,852-$227,427/year based on qualifications

Posting: subject to close without prior notice

Responsibilities:

• Develop department policies and procedures for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump and transfer stations, pipelines, and landfill.
• Advise the County Administrator, Mayor, and Board of Commissioners through meetings, reports, memos, presentations, and public meetings.
• Review capital improvement projects with management, engineers, and consultants to maintain and protect infrastructure valued in billions of dollars.
• Improve department operations by engaging deputy directors, division managers, and key staff members and providing strong leadership for change management.
• Plan and implement innovative approaches to ensure services satisfy existing and future demand.
• Develop and monitor budgets with division managers to ensure a firm financial foundation and proactive fiscal strategy for the coming years.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Civil, Sanitary, or Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 years of administrative experience in water, wastewater, and/or resource recovery, including five years of supervisory experience.

Benefits:

Generous time off and paid holidays, low-cost insurance, excellent retirement options, employee wellness programs, and long-term stability provided by a strong industry.

Apply at: (Job ID: 39274)

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