Administrator, Water and Wastewater Operations

by Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Alexandria (LA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Alexandria is seeking an Administrator, Water and Wastewater Operations to lead the Water and Wastewater Departments, overseeing construction projects, maintenance, and overall operations of the treatment plant, lines, and pumping systems. The role involves multi-disciplinary coordination and 24-hour call readiness.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, seven years of supervisory experience in water utilities, Class IV certifications, and a valid Louisiana

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering or related field preferred.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in water utility management, contract administration, water system design and construction or related field.
• Class IV certifications in Water Production, Distribution, and Treatment and Wastewater Treatment and Collection as issued by the State of Louisiana at the time of appointment.

Responsabilidades

• Organizes, schedules, supervises, assigns, reviews, and inspects operations, maintenance, and construction activities of the water production/distribution systems and the wastewater collection, treatment, and storm water pumping systems.
• Develops fire protection requirements and ensures maintenance of the fire hydrants.
• Ensures compliance with EPA, DEQ, and Department of Health and Hospitals rules and regulations; prepares information for state/federal regulatory agencies regarding the annual Treatment Plant Environmental Audit.

Conocimientos

Supervisory experience

Water utility management

Regulatory compliance

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Administrator, Water and Wastewater Operations

Annual Salary Range: $70,299.53 - $105,449.29 Grade: 36

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in Water Operations to perform administrative and technical work at the management level, overseeing construction projects, maintenance activities, and general operations of the Water Department and Wastewater Department, including the treatment facility, system lines, manholes, sewer pump stations, and storm water pumping system. This position is subject to 24-hour call.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organizes, schedules, supervises, assigns, reviews, and inspects operations, maintenance, and construction activities of the water production/distribution systems and the wastewater collection, treatment, and storm water pumping systems. Inspects, recommends, and directs alterations and modifications to the existing water production/distribution systems and components; reviews drawings, plans, and specifications relating to new and existing projects, equipment, and components.
• Develops fire protection requirements and ensures maintenance of the fire hydrants.
• Ensures compliance with the EPA, DEQ, and the Department of Health and Hospitals rules and regulations; ensures compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations; prepares information for the state and federal regulatory agencies regarding the annual Treatment Plant Environmental Audit.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering or related field preferred; supplemented by seven (7) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in water utility management, contract administration, water system design and construction or related field; and/or wastewater operations, to include sludge handling and disposal, contract administration, wastewater rehabilitation processes and related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess Class IV certifications in Water Production, Distribution, and Treatment and Wastewater Treatment and Collection as issued by the State of Louisiana at the time of appointment. Will be required to obtain and maintain additional certifications and/or training as deemed necessary. Must possess a valid driver’s license.Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at the time of appointment and maintain it throughout employment for this classification.

Necessary Special Requirements

Reciprocity may be recognized should an operator possess Class IV certifications in Water Production, Distribution, and Treatment and Wastewater Treatment and Collection as issued by another state or territory of the United States; must obtain Class IV certifications in Water Production, Distribution, and Treatment, and Wastewater Treatment and Collection as issued by the State of Louisiana within six (6) months of appointment.

Work Hours: 40 hours per Week; may work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Accepting applications

November 4 - 18, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. or the first 50 applications, whichever comes first

Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification. Examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location, if applicable. ** If you prefer to receive text messages regarding your application update, please include a current cell phone number on your application. **

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

Civil Service Department

Ph. (318) 449- 5077 or [phone] Fax [phone], Email: [e-mail]

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer