Description

Position Summary:
The Horsham Water and Sewer Authority (Authority) (Horsham, PA 19044, Montgomery County) is seeking a highly motivated and visionary leader for the full-time position of Executive Director. This individual must be skilled in personnel management, infrastructure management, municipal finance, regulatory compliance, stakeholder relations and must be committed to the Authority’s mission (available on our website at www.horshamwater-sewer.com).

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of the Authority, reporting directly to a seven-member Board of Directors.

The successful candidate will develop and implement policies as approved by the Authority Board and ensure that the Authority operates in compliance with Pennsylvania statutes, environmental regulations, financial reporting requirements, and public accountability standards.  

About the Authority

The Township of Horsham is a 17.3 square mile suburb of Philadelphia in Montgomery County, home to approximately 26,000 residents.  It is recognized for its top-rated school district, extensive parks and trails and low tax rates.  The community, which offers a quiet suburban feel with easy access to urban amenities, has been frequently ranked as one of the best places to live in America.

The Horsham Water and Sewer Authority provides water and sewer service to approximately 9,100 residential and commercial customers located in the Township of Horsham.  Water service is provided by a combination of up to 15 groundwater wells, two interconnections with the North Wales Water and Authority and one interconnection with Aqua Pennsylvania, distributed via some 155 miles of its transmission and distribution systems.  Wastewater service is provided via a 145 mile sanitary sewer collection and conveyance system which conveys flows to two separate treatment facilities.  The western portion of the Township is served via the Authority owned Park Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant which is rated at 2.25 MGD.  Wastewater from the eastern portion of the Township is conveyed to the neighboring Upper Moreland-Hatboro Joint Sewer Authority’s Terwood Road Treatment Plant.   The Authority employs a staff of 25.

Requirements

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Management, Engineering or a closely related field along with seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience in wastewater/water utility management, municipal authority management, or local government administration. Highly focused and mission driven. Availability to respond to emergencies and attend public meetings or community events outside of normal business hours. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of Software.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in relevant field, Pennsylvania DEP Water and/or Wastewater Operator Certification.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates must submit a single PDF application package that includes:

A cover letter
A resume and/or portfolio that outlines how the candidate meets the position description and leadership requirements
A brief vision statement for implementing the responsibilities described above
Salary Expectations