What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Environmental Services position at Sussex County Government?
Sussex County is seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Director of Environmental Services to help manage and advance our critical water and wastewater operations. This is your opportunity to make a direct impact on public health and environmental safety while leading an expert team dedicated to operational excellence.
What You’ll Do:
✔ Supervise and support a team of technical staff
✔ Oversee daily operations of water/wastewater facilities
✔ Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations
✔ Lead emergency response and on-call operations
✔ Assist in managing budgets, assets, and procurement
✔ Represent the department in meetings and regulatory interactions
✔ Play a key role in capital improvement and facility expansion projects
Qualifications:
✅ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Environmental Science
✅ 7–8 years of experience in water/wastewater operations (or equivalent)
✅ Leadership and supervisory experience (union experience a plus!)
✅ Familiarity with SCADA systems, GIS tools, and environmental permits (NPDES, LTS, APC)
✅ Level IV Wastewater Operator certification preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $93,932.00 - $140,898.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Wastewater treatment: 7 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Wastewater Treatment Operator (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $93,932 - $140,898