Water Resources Director

Position: WATER RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Salary : $ - $ Annually
Location : Mooresville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: WSM ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date: 12/23/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt

Distinguishing Features of the Class
About the Town of Mooresville

As one of North Carolina's fastest-growing communities, the Town of Mooresville combines innovation, teamwork, and community pride to deliver exceptional public service. Mooresville is a thriving, connected community dedicated to providing outstanding services that foster inclusivity and vibrancy for all. Guided by our PAC-IQ values (People, Agility, Communication, Innovation, and Quality), we empower employees to collaborate, think ahead, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Work alongside a team committed to innovation and collaboration, creating positive change for the community!

Why Join the Town of Mooresville
We value our employees and invest in their success with a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits are among the most competitive in the region and include:

• 5% Town contribution to your 401(k), no employee match required
• Choice of three medical plans, including an HSA plan with Town contributions
• Town-paid life insurance at 1.5× annual salary
• Fully paid short- and long-term disability coverage (up to $8,000 per month)
• Wellness Incentive Program, with A discount of $240 annually on medical premium for participation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering 24/7 mental health and work-life support
• Volunteer Time-Off: 16 hours per calendar year to volunteer at any approved agency or organization
• Vacation Leave:
  Starting 2026, new hires receive 14 vacation days upfront!
• Holidays:
  Employees accrue 13-14 paid holidays per year
• Floating Holiday and Wellness Day:
  New hires receive one Floating Holiday and one Wellness Day up front each year
• Bereavement Leave:
  Up to five days per occurrence for deaths within the employee's immediate family
• On-site clinic for eligible employees and dependents coming in 2026!
• Additional perks include down payment assistance, pet insurance, gym reimbursement, and more!

About the Role

The Water Resources Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Town's water, wastewater, stormwater, and municipal engineering operations. This position directs the planning, organization, and management of departmental activities related to water production and distribution, sewer collection and treatment, stormwater systems, and municipal engineering services.

The Director oversees all departmental personnel and ensures the reliable operation, maintenance, repair, and expansion of the Town's water and wastewater infrastructure. This role is responsible for regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local environmental requirements and oversees the administration of permits issued by agencies such as the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The Water Resources Director collaborates with Town leadership, engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the public to support infrastructure planning, capital improvement projects, and operational efficiency. The position manages operating and capital budgets, supervises engineering and utilities staff, and provides recommendations to the Town Manager and other officials regarding infrastructure investments, regulatory compliance, and long-term system capacity planning.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the work of subordinate supervisors and staff engaged in water treatment operations, wastewater treatment operations, stormwater management, laboratory analysis, engineering services, and utility system maintenance.
• Supervise the provision of traffic engineering services.
• Manage and coordinate the activities of engineering staff and ensure collaboration with other Town departments.
• Advise management on current and future system capacity needs, infrastructure improvements, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Manage the budgeting, design, construction, and inspection of capital projects related to water, wastewater, stormwater, and municipal infrastructure.
• Oversee hiring, promotion, training,…