Job Title
Water/Wastewater Utility Operation and Maintenance Supervisor-(Posting # (phone hidden))

Description
This position manages the water distribution system, wastewater collections system and maintenance compliance units; coordinates work with other departments and private contractors; plans, organizes, directs and assigns maintenance repair activities; schedules and assigns work to crews and inspects progress; maintains records and files; prepares reports; and performs related tasks as required.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, environmental science or a related field and five years of experience in municipal or industrial wastewater treatment, laboratory operations, or wastewater system inspection which includes one year in a supervisory capacity. Must possess and maintain a North Carolina Wastewater Treatment Plan Operator Grade II certification or higher, Grade III Collection System Operator license or higher, and Grade A Distribution License. Will accept lower levels of licensure with the understanding that appropriate certifications must be obtained within first year of employment in this position.

Compensation
The hiring rage for this position is $64,195 - $81,285. Halifax County provides a comprehensive employee perks package, including membership to the N.C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System.

Application Requirements
An official completed Halifax County Application for Employment (HR1107) and college transcripts are required to fully evaluate your qualifications for this position.



The completed application and supplemental materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on or before the closing date; postmarks will not be accepted. All portions on the application, as they relate to your background, must be fully completed. Applications may not refer to a resume’ or other enclosed documents (i.e. “see resume” or “see attached”), nor will these items be accepted in lieu of a completed application. We will be unable to consider incomplete submissions for this position. Unofficial transcripts (e.g. student copies) are acceptable for application purposes. If selected for employment, official transcripts will be required. A criminal background check will be required prior to hiring.

Closing Date
Open Until Filled

Contact
Halifax County Human Resources Department
26 North King Street (next to the Historic Courthouse)
Post Office Box 646
Halifax, North Carolina 27839-0646
Telephone: (252) 583-1688

Other Notes

Applicants That Do Not Meet The Full Qualification Requirements, May Be Offered a Trainee or Work/Against Appointment **(only for positions that are work against eligible)

Halifax County is a drug-free workplace.

A pre-employment drug test will be required of this position with the results being received (negative) prior to the first day of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.

EOE/M/F/V/D

Job Details
Job ID Posting # (phone hidden)
Category Full Time Positions
Status Open
Posted July 16, 2026 5:00 PM
Closing Open Until Filled

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