Work, Serve, Thrive. With The City Of Durham Advance In Your Career While Making A Real Difference In The Community You Serve. Hiring Range: $104,475.00 - $167,146.00 Work Day/Hours: 8:00 - 4:30 M - F The City Of Durham, NC Seeks An Innovative And Knowledgeable Water Resource Professional To Serve As One Of Its Assistant Directors For The Department Of Water Management (DWM). Joining A Diverse Community, The Assistant Director Is One Who Values And Embodies Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion (DEI) – An Empathetic Leader With Experience Ensuring The Integration Of DEI Practices In Departmental Policies, Procedures, And Interactions. The Assistant Director Will Navigate The Demands And Increase Of Expectations On The Water Management Department And Uphold High Expectations And Accountability Of Quality Customer Service Delivery. The Department Desires A Visionary Leader With The Natural Ability To Anticipate And Forecast The Needs Of His/her Supervisor, Peers And Other Stakeholders And Be Proactive In Meeting These Needs. The Assistant Director Will Demonstrate Outstanding Project Management Competencies, Lead With A Customer Service Focus, And Effectively Coordinate With All Internal Departments In The City, External Stakeholders, Etc. For All Projects Including Planning And Funding The Renewal And Replacement Of The City’s Aging Water/wastewater Infrastructure And The DWM’s Asset Management Program. Overseeing A Budget Of $11M And Several Divisions With 67 Staff Members, This Assistant Director Will Be One Of Three Assistant Directors For The Department Of Water Management. The Assistant Directors Work Collaboratively To Provide Leadership, Direction, And Support For Water Resources Planning (including Water Efficiency And Conservation), Laboratory, Industrial Waste Control, Utility Finance And Customer Billing Services, And Administrative Support For The Department Of Water Management. The Assistant Director Oversees The Department’s Administration Division Operations Including Direct Supervision Of The Administrative Staff And Works With 7-8 Direct Reports Who Oversee Division Operations Including Customer Billing. This Assistant Director Will Have The Most Outward Facing Responsibilities With The Oversight Of Customer Billing, Public Communications, Water Conservation, And Industrial Pretreatment. Minimum Qualifications & Experience: • A Bachelor’s Degree In A Related Field (Public Administration, Water Management And Hydrological Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering) Is Required. • 9 Years Of Experience In Upper Level Management (such As A Senior Manager, Assistant Department Director/Director Etc.) Is Required • A Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License With A Satisfactory Driving Record “or” If You Currently Have Another State Driver’s License, Must Obtain A Valid NC Driver’s License Within 60 Days Of Hire.