2026 LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY - DEPUTY DIRECTOR WATER AND SEWER - MOVING ASSISTANCE at Dorchester County – Summerville, South Carolina

LEADING A TEAM IN AN AWESOME CULTURE FOR TOMORROW.

THIS POSITION IS AUTHORIZED FOR A MOVING EXPENSE ASSISTANCE.

This position is opened until filled.


WHY DORCHESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Dorchester County is the 5th fastest growing county in South Carolina with a population of over 160,000. Located 25 miles from the City of Charleston, Dorchester offers a perfect blend of first-rate amenities and services combined with a variety of recreational opportunities to accommodate your lifestyle.

Known for an accredited public school system, affordable housing, high-quality healthcare, and a low cost of living, Dorchester is known for its southern hospitality and beautiful scenery making it an ideal place to live and work.

Dorchester County Government is a local government entity that operates under a Council Administrator form of government consisting of seven council districts. As an equal opportunity employer, the County has a dedicated and diverse workforce of more than 1,000 full-time employees who are committed to making a difference in the lives of county residents. We invite you to learn more about our county, values, goals, and our awesome benefits package.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
· Assists Director in planning, organizing, and directing all programs and activities associated with the construction, renovation, maintenance, administration, and operation of the County's water and wastewater facilities and systems.

· Serves as Director of Water & Sewer in their absence.

· Assists Director in developing and implementing department policies and procedures and related ordinances recommends changes as appropriate to enhance department effectiveness and efficiency.

· Assists in ensuring departmental compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, County policies and procedures, and standards of quality and safety.

· Supervises assigned staff. Supervisory duties include planning; scheduling; instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work for others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems; recommending employee discipline; and recommending discharge as appropriate.

· Reviews the work of assigned staff for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; and offers advice and assistance as needed.

· Develops department schedules and workloads. Assists in coordinating department activities and functions with those of other County divisions, departments and outside agencies as appropriate.

· Provides oversight into the daily operations of purchasing and finance. Monitors expenditures of departmental operating and capital budgets for enterprise, general, and special appropriation funds. Ensure proper policies and procedures are maintained.

· Performs budget administration; assists with development of Department fiscal budgets and preparation of budget requests; reviews, approves and processes invoices; prepares data to obtain grand funds; prepares permit applications.

· Oversees the provision of efficient, professional and courteous customer service; assists staff with and resolves difficult customer service problems as needed.

· Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility.

· Performs general administrative/clerical work as required including, but not limited to, preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, attending meetings, etc.

· Attends meetings, workshops, conferences, etc., as appropriate, to maintain knowledge of current legislation, trends and technology in assigned areas of responsibility.

· Assists Director in the development and implementation of rates and charges necessary to execute operations and maintenance of the infrastructure and capital funding for the Capital Improvement Plan to include the issuance of various debt instruments and other financial tools, monitors capital project expenditures.

· Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid SC Driver’s License.
Professional Engineer (PE) License highly desired.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in relatively safe, secure and stable work environment.

Dorchester County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position; typical work 40 hours per week Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employees must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and must work 40 hour each week to maintain full-time status. Must be available to work holidays and weekends during emergencies.
E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.