About usYork County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.
Mission Statement- York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.
Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.
Core Values - Excellence through Professionalism - Respect - respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.
- Dedicated- strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.
- Integrity- do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles.
- Knowledgeable- ready and able. How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.
- Friendly- service with a smile. How we live it? Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL.
The Utilities Department operates and maintains water and sewer systems in defined service areas in eastern York County and western York County. The department purchases water from the City of Rock Hill. The county has in excess of 22,000 retail customers in its service areas. York County also provides service to the City of York. Sewer service is provided through a collection system owned by York County with treatment being provided by the City of Rock Hill's Manchester Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility.
About our opportunity We invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time (40 hours per week), exempt Utility Program Manager in our Utilities Department. The purpose of this position is to manage projects for York County’s Utility Capital Program, including coordination; financial reporting; oversight of planning, design, property acquisition, permitting, and construction management; and coordinating/managing engineering consultants responsible for utility projects to the County maintenance system.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am -4:00 pm; hours may vary based on operational needs (40 hours per week).
Compensation: Projected Hiring Range/Pay Grade 127: $92,608.98 - $111,130.77 per year. Salary is determined based on qualifications.
Our Total Compensation Package: - Compensation - competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
- Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Parental Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
- 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
- Longevity Pay
- SC State Retirement Plan Pension
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Expanded Sick Bank
- Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
- Wellness Screenings
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
Duties and Responsibilities: - Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
- Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
- Manages assigned utility projects for York County including coordination and oversight of project consultant. This coordination also includes with all municipalities, SCDOT, York County Council in conjunction with the County Manager, County Engineer and Assistant County Engineer.
- Keeps County Engineer Staff or County Management Staff informed about all business.
- Manages the administrative, concept, and technical reviews of utility improvements for developments.
- Develops, updates and administers (as related to utility improvements): hydrant flow testing; water/sewer as-builts; low pressure sewer; water/sewer standards, specifications, details and platting requirements.
- Manages all aspects of utility inspections for subdivision, commercial, relocation and grant projects; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work, inspects completed work and troubleshoots problem situations. Provides direction, training, guidance, and assistance to utility inspectors and utility technician.
- Manages and oversees compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures regarding the county’s utility projects; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
- Manages capital improvement plan (CIP) projects and county extension projects; assists County Engineer with development of the county’s long-term CIP; coordinates activities of technicians and consultants in completion of right-of-way, design, bidding, and inspection of CIP projects; prepares cost estimates, requests for proposals, and bid documents; reviews bids and proposals and makes recommendations for selection of contractors/engineers; manages projects within established budgets.
- Manages the county’s water and sewer capacity issuance program, including reviewing, writing and approving willingness and capability commitment letters. Manages and maintains computerized records pertaining to the program and performs annual audits of the program to ensure compliance with local and state laws.
- Manages division staff; including instructing, assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintains standards; coordinates activities; assists with the selection of new employees; allocates personnel; acts on employee problems; recommends employee discipline and discharge.
- Manages the county’s water and sewer infrastructure inventory program; coordinates with utility technicians and inspectors to obtain utility inventory information; coordinates with Finance Department regarding system components and costs. Maintains and provides computerized records pertaining to the inventory program.
- Manages the County’s low-pressure sanitary sewer program, including overseeing the construction plan reviews and calculations.
- Performs related work as assigned.
About you Education and Experience: - Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
- Six (6) years of experience in engineering, public works or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses: - Must possess current South Carolina Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered. Physical Demands / Work Environment / Disclaimer Physical Demands:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
- Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:
York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Standard Clauses:May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Full-time employees are allowed to participate in group medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs offered by York County Government. If employees elect to secure dependent coverage, the employee should pay the additional costs for such coverage. All statements of insurance coverage are subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and other eligibility requirements that are set forth in various insurance plan documents.
Our full-time benefits through PEBA (South Carolina Retirement Systems and State Health Plan) include health insurance, prescription benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, MoneyPlus, Health Savings Accounts, retirement (Membership in the South Carolina Retirement System is mandatory for county employees), and deferred compensation. Making decisions about your insurance and retirement benefits can sometimes be complicated and difficult. The Navigating Your Benefits series provides common-language explanations and can help you find your way in the world of your insurance and retirement benefits: Navigating Your Benefits | S.C. PEBA (sc.gov)
Other full-time benefits include longevity allowance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, Sick Leave Bank, wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Please contact Human Resources at Human.Resources@yorkcountygov.com if you would like more information.
Longevity AllowanceFull-time regular county employees, elected officials, appointed officials, and judges with ten or more years of full time continuous governmental service are eligible to receive a monthly longevity allowance in addition to their regular compensation. Continuous service transferred from employment with another county, municipality, state or a political entity created by the State may contribute toward eligibility for the longevity allowance. Longevity allowances are paid according to the following schedule.
Longevity AllowanceYears of Continuous Service Monthly Longevity Amount10-14 Years $20.0015-19 Years $25.0020-24 Years $30.0025-29 Years $35.0030-34 Years $40.0035-39 Years $45.0040+ Years $50.00 Parental Leave
Employees that have been employed at least 12 months with the county may be eligible for up to 30 days of parental leave immediately following the birth, adoption or placement of a legal dependent child.
Bereavement Leave
Three (3) days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member, which includes a spouse, parent, grandparent or child.
Annual LeaveProbationary and regular full-time county employees that work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours.
Earning Rate for Full-Time EmployeesFull-time employees with less than ten years of continuous service earn at the rate of eight hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve month period. Full-time employees with at least ten years, but less than twenty years of continuous service will earn at the rate of ten (10) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve-month period. Full-time employees with twenty or more years of service will earn at the rate of twelve (12) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve (12) months period.
Sick LeaveFull-time county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave.
Earning Rate of Sick LeaveFull time employees will earn eight hours of sick leave per month of service during a twelve month period.
Paid Holiday’s The following days may be observed as paid holidays for York County Employees: January - December: 3 Optional Holidays per Calendar YearJanuary: New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Day
May: Memorial Day
June: Juneteenth Day
July: Independence Day
September: Labor Day
November: Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Friday after Thanksgiving
December: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Training: Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.
Closing Date/Time: 11/21/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
