Hiring Salary:  $77,341 +/- Depending on Qualifications

Under direction, performs complex professional, technical, administrative, work related to the operation, expansion, and planning of the County’s water transmission, storage, and distribution systems and sanitary sewer collection and pumping facilities. Working within broad policy and organizational guidelines, independently plans and implements projects and reports progress of major activities through periodic meetings with supervisor. Employee must exercise initiative, independent judgment, tact, and courtesy in the performance of job duties. Reports to the Director of Public Utilities.

• Assists the Public Utility Director in day-to-day operations by ensuring regulatory records, technical reports, documents, and letters are prepared as needed to develop and present reports and matters to regulatory agencies, the Board of Supervisors, County Administration, and the general public as required.
• Serves as project manager/project engineer for department projects affecting water supply, transmission, storage, distribution, and sanitary sewer systems; interacts with and coordinates work of consulting engineers, developers, and contractors.
• Oversees the establishment and management of a preventive maintenance plan for the County’s water supply and sanitary sewer systems.
• Reviews and approves technical plans and specifications for expansion/repair/replacement of the water and sanitary sewer systems. 
• Develops Standard Operating Procedures and Policies for consideration by the Public Utility Director.

Qualifications:

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or related field. 
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience dealing with municipal water and wastewater operations, maintenance, and construction. 
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

Special Requirements:

• Possession of Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license; possess and maintain a driving record that meets established Gloucester County Driving Standards.
• Pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination. Employee may be subject to subsequent physical examinations to ensure he/she meets job-related physical requirements.   
• To be considered for this position, your online application must include your cover letter,  resume, and three (3) professional references.
  • Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related.  Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.