Wastewater Manager

Definition

The Wastewater Manager oversees the management, supervision, and coordination of the City's wastewater collection systems planning and operation functions. This leadership role ensures assets are effectively developed, funded, maintained, operated, protected, replaced, and monitored to achieve service level objectives. The position provides strategic guidance in long-range capital and operational planning, budgeting and financial policies, offers technical expertise, and ensures the implementation of compliant and fiscally responsible programs and procedures that protect public health.

About the Role

This position requires a solid understanding of wastewater system operations, asset management principles, and best management practices, along with the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of customers including contractors, inspectors, regulatory agencies, internal departments, and the public. The ideal candidate brings experience supervising staff, overseeing complex utility programs, and supporting long-range planning to ensure reliable and environmentally responsible wastewater services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management, supervision, and coordination of the City's wastewater collection systems planning and operation functions.
• Ensure assets are effectively developed, funded, maintained, operated, protected, replaced, and monitored to achieve service level objectives.
• Provide strategic guidance in long-range capital and operational planning, budgeting and financial policies.
• Offer technical expertise and ensure the implementation of compliant and fiscally responsible programs and procedures that protect public health.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of customers including contractors, inspectors, regulatory agencies, internal departments, and the public.
• Supervise staff and oversee complex utility programs.
• Support long-range planning to ensure reliable and environmentally responsible wastewater services.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• An APWA accreditation preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in wastewater collection systems management.
• Experience supervising staff and managing complex utility programs.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of asset management principles, best management practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to develop and implement long-range plans and budgets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software tools.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Experience with project management and budgeting.
• Understanding of environmental regulations and their impact on wastewater systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of asset management software and tools.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and reporting.

Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pay

Salary range: $80,000 - $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.