The Dinwiddie County Water Authority is looking for an Executive Director to work alongside the Operations Manager and Office Manager to oversee affairs of the Authority and report to a five-member Board of Directors. 
 
The Dinwiddie County Water Authority (DCWA) is a water and sewer utility that serves primarily the northeastern end of the county with approximately 3,200 connections.  To provide water and sewer service in Dinwiddie County, DCWA maintains two water distribution pump stations, 24 wastewater pump stations, 5 elevated water tanks, one wastewater treatment plant, approximately 80 miles of water lines and approximately 65 miles of wastewater collection lines.
 
Executive Director Job Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate water supply with the Appomattox River Water Authority and wastewater treatment with the South Central Wastewater Authority.
  • Work with consultant to review and establish annual user rates, connection fees and budgets to be approved by the Board of Directors.
  • Review of short- and long-term planning.
  • Ongoing development and implementation of five- and ten-year capital improvement planning.
  • Work with Dinwiddie County and other key stakeholders on water and sewer issues in the county and be available for community involvement and outreach. 
  • Work with the Operations Manager and the Office Manager to ensure continued operational and customer service excellence. 
  • Coordinate with local, state and federal regulatory agencies for compliance with VPDES permits for the Authority’s wastewater treatment plants.
  • Coordinate with developers and Dinwiddie County on construction of water and wastewater projects in the county. 
  • Coordinate work with professional services contracts.
 
Qualifications, Education and Experience
  • A bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.  Certification as a professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia is desired.
  • A minimum of ten years experience in public or private water and wastewater fields. 
 
Compensation, Benefits and Insurance
Salary for this position is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
 
A summary of the key benefits includes:
  • Anthem/Local Choice Health Care
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Annual leave
  • Sick leave
  • Thirteen paid holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Virginia Retirement System
 
How to Apply
Mail or Email your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Brandon Luebbers at  bluebbers@dcwa.org or 23008 Airpark Drive North Dinwiddie, VA 23803-6926 by Friday, March 20th

For more information about Dinwiddie County, visit our website at www.dcwa.org

 
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