Chief Operator Waste Water Treatment Facility

Vermont League of Cities and Towns; Vermont; On-site; USD 64,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Vergennes is seeking a Chief Operator for the Waste Water Treatment Facility to oversee overall operation, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day performance of the facility, pump stations, and sewer system.

The role requires certification as Chief Operator, with responsibilities for process-control decisions affecting treatment quality, permit compliance, discharge, public health, and environmental protection; supervise staff, coordinate maintenance, oversee sampling and

Qualifications

• Certified Chief Operator responsible for wastewater system operations.
• Experience with Grade III lagoon facilities and planned Grade V (SBR) upgrade.
• Strong supervisory, coordination, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility, pump stations, and collection system.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, permit adherence, sampling, and reporting.
• Lead staff supervision, respond to emergencies, and coordinate with city departments and regulators.

Job description

The Chief Operator, Wastewater Treatment Facility, is responsible for the overall operation, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day performance of the City of Vergennes Wastewater Treatment Facility, pump stations, sewer collection system, controls, equipment, and related infrastructure.

This position serves as the certified Chief Operator for the City’s wastewater system and is responsible for making process-control decisions that affect treatment quality, permit compliance, discharge performance, public health, and protection of the environment. The Chief Operator supervises wastewater staff, coordinates maintenance and repair work, oversees sampling and reporting, responds to system emergencies, and works closely with the Public Works Supervisor, City Manager, engineers, contractors, regulators, and other City departments. * Our current facility is a Grade III (lagoons). Our new facility, scheduled to be complete in 2028, will be a Grade V (SBR).

Classified ID 2961 Description

Position Summary

The Chief Operator, Wastewater Treatment Facility, is responsible for the overall operation, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day performance of the City of Vergennes Wastewater Treatment Facility, pump stations, sewer collection system, controls, equipment, and related infrastructure.

This position serves as the certified Chief Operator for the City’s wastewater system and is responsible for making process-control decisions that affect treatment quality, permit compliance, discharge performance, public health, and protection of the environment. The Chief Operator supervises wastewater staff, coordinates maintenance and repair work, oversees sampling and reporting, responds to system emergencies, and works closely with the Public Works Supervisor, City Manager, engineers, contractors, regulators, and other City departments. * Our current facility is a Grade III (lagoons). Our new facility, scheduled to be complete in 2028, will be a Grade V (SBR).

Title Chief Operator Waste Water Treatment Facility Salary Range $64480 to $89440 Application Deadline 11/29/2026 Location Vergennes, VT Application URL www.vergennes.org