KENT COUNTY, DE (187,954 est.) Kent County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Delaware. The county seat is Dover, the state capital of Delaware. It is named for Kent, an English county. The county has a total area of 798 square miles, of which 595 square miles is land and 212 square miles (26.6%) is water. Kent County is governed by the Kent County Levy Court, which consists of seven members, six of whom are elected by district and the seventh who is elected at-large.
Kent County is home to an Amish community residing to the west of Dover, consisting of 9 church districts and about 1,650 people. The Amish first settled in Kent County in 1915 after migrations from Wisconsin, Montana, Alabama, and Ohio. The area is home to several Amish businesses selling items such as Amish food, furniture, quilts, and handmade crafts. Every September, the Amish Country Bike Tour, one of the largest cycling events in Delaware, takes place in the area.
With a significantly lower cost of living than our East Coast neighbors, Delaware is one of the best states to live in. Here in Central Delaware residents enjoy opportunities and a low tax burden without state-level property taxes and sales tax. Some major employers include Bayhealth, Chesapeake Utilities, Dover Air Force Base, Bally’s Delaware State University, Kraft Heinz, Perdue, P & G, and Walmart.
• Candidates shall possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited University. Preferably, a bachelor's degree in engineering or an engineering-related field.
• Advanced degrees in multiple disciplines and/or specialized curriculum in wastewater or environmental operations is beneficial.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in Public Works or a comparable private sector area to include five (5) years of supervisory experience.
• Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE), working experience in wastewater treatment, and experience working in a municipal or county Public Works department is a plus.
• The ideal candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to connect with and relate to a wide variety of individuals and stakeholders.
• The ideal candidate must have strong skills in strategic and financial planning & project management, with a track record which demonstrates the candidate’s experience in these areas.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
The starting salary range is $145,900 - $160,000 +/- DOQ and experience. Kent County provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick time, holiday time, personal time, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance participation the County’s Pension Fund.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should apply online at www.GovHRjobs.com with a resume, cover letter and contact information for five professional references by January 10, 2025. Confidential inquiries may be directed to Riccardo (Rick) Ginex, MGT Approved Independent Executive Recruiter, at Tel: 847-380-3240, ext. 160. Kent County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.