County renames assistant utilities post, raises pay grade and sets starting salary after closed session

After a closed session on June 2, the Nash County Board of Commissioners approved a personnel change in the Department of Public Utilities and Facilities. The change renames the existing assistant director position to deputy director of utilities and facilities and raises the pay grade.

Commissioner Davis described the personnel action to the board on reopening, explaining the pay‑grade change and the recommended salary band. He said the new pay grade would shift the position to Grade 124 with a range that tops out near $137,003 and that the board would set a proposed starting salary of $101,000 for the newly titled deputy director. Davis moved the change, Commissioner Howard seconded the motion, and the board approved it.

The board directed staff to implement the title and pay‑grade changes in the county personnel system.