Description

Wastewater Services Manager

HIRING RANGE: $9,048-$10,183 monthly.

New to the City of Grand Junction Team?  Receive 40 Hours Paid Time Off Upon Hire!

About the Position:
The Wastewater Services Manager is responsible for managing the operations of the Wastewater Services division; coordinating assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Utilities.

About the City of Grand Junction Wastewater Services Division:
The Utilities Department provides high quality drinking water and wastewater services that are reliable and affordable for our customers and support managed growth of the community, while incorporating responsible stewardship of natural resources and protecting public health.  The Persigo wastewater system consists of 580 miles of sewer, 26 lift stations, and a 12.5 million gallons per day (mgd) wastewater treatment plant.  The wastewater treatment plant is the largest treatment works in the western rocky mountain region and is currently undergoing modernization and expansion to 15.0 mgd. This facility uses advanced technologies such as biotrickling filters for odor control, primary clarifiers, aeration basins, anaerobic digesters, UV disinfection, and an effluent diffuser to treat wastewater to a high standard and return clean water to the Colorado River.  The City was the first to implement a biogas recovery system in Colorado for beneficial use of renewable energy in City vehicles and Grand Valley Transit buses.

About Our Culture: 
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and support staff through supervisors, including hiring, training, development, and managing staffing costs.
• Oversee wastewater services operations, including treatment plant, collection systems, and industrial pretreatment.
• Manage budgets, policies, and long-term plans; monitor expenditures and recommend improvements.
• Build partnerships and provide technical expertise, reports, and recommendations to leadership, agencies, and the public.
   
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This position is a safety-sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.

What We're Looking For:

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible wastewater treatment plant and collection systems operations and maintenance experience including two (2) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with course work in civil or process engineering, construction technology, biology or a related field.  
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Colorado driver's license.
• Possession of a valid Class "A" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the State of Colorado.
• Possession of Class IV Collections Systems certificate issued by the State of Colorado.
• City of Grand Junction Leadership Track certification within two (2) years of appointment. 
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Notice to Applicants: 
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that youdo not include the dates of your educationto include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments

City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:  
We know finding a quality childcare provider can be challenging, that's why the City of Grand Junction is proud to offer its employees affordable childcare through the City of Grand Junction Childcare Facility (GJCCF). GJCCF offers childcare for children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years of age (preschool). With flexible scheduling and highly trained Early Childhood Education professionals, know that your little one will be in good hands while you support your community.

Explore the Area:  
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.  

Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.  

Requirements

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible wastewater treatment plant and collection systems operations and maintenance experience including two (2) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with course work in civil or process engineering, construction technology, biology or a related field.  
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Colorado driver's license.
Possession of a valid Class "A" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the State of Colorado.
Possession of Class IV Collections Systems certificate issued by the State of Colorado.
City of Grand Junction Leadership Track certification within two (2) years of appointment. 
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted