DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

We are looking for an accomplished engineering and operations leader to support the Executive Director in guiding utility and plant activities in Whippany, New Jersey. This position combines technical oversight, regulatory accountability, project coordination, and external relationship management to help ensure reliable system performance and effective service delivery. The Deputy Executive Director will work across operations, capital planning, consultant coordination, and stakeholder communication while stepping into executive-level administrative leadership when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Executive Director in overseeing daily organizational operations, administrative priorities, and strategic initiatives tied to plant and collection system performance.
• Coordinate with engineering consultants, developers, contractors, and other external partners to advance utility projects and operational objectives.
• Review, develop, and interpret technical plans, specifications, scopes of work, and contract documents for infrastructure and construction efforts.
• Contribute to the planning, budgeting, administration, and field oversight of capital improvement projects from evaluation through inspection.
• Monitor operational results, assess treatment and collection system processes, and help identify practical improvements to efficiency, reliability, and compliance.
• Lead the administration of the Industrial Pretreatment Program, including oversight of industrial discharge matters and related regulatory obligations.
• Track applicable local, state, and federal requirements and help implement updates to policies, procedures, and operational practices as needed.
• Prepare reports, analyze engineering and construction data, review site and connection plans, and support asset management activities for plant and collection system resources.
• Serve as a key point of contact for the public, customers, regulatory representatives, and partner organizations, and respond to plant, collection system, or discharge-related emergencies when required.
• Provide leadership to supervisory, operational, and administrative staff when delegated and assume the Executive Director’s administrative duties during periods of absence.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• At least five years of experience involving the design, construction, or operation of wastewater treatment and collection facilities.
• Active New Jersey Engineer license is required.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and interpret technical, scientific, and regulatory materials related to wastewater systems and utility operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering and mathematical concepts in real-world operating environments.
• Effective communication skills for preparing reports, addressing customer or agency inquiries, and presenting information to community or industry groups.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex issues, gather and analyze data, and draw sound conclusions from technical information.