Chief Wastewater Operations & Maintenance

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 126,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District is seeking an executive leader to direct wastewater treatment plants and collection systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. The role oversees multiple facilities, budgets, and senior-level duties, with emphasis on strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration.

The position requires overseeing maintenance, budgets, KPIs, and staff development, as well as coordinating with engineering on capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Eight years of progressive responsibility in operating or managing a utility or similar facility.
• Five years of supervising people, projects or processes.
• Experience with budgets, change management and external stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with wastewater operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants and collection system.
• Develop department budgets, KPIs and strategic direction.
• Manage staffing, performance reviews and succession planning.
• Coordinate with Engineering & Construction on capital projects.
• Lead incident command during emergencies and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Project management

Communication

Process improvement

Negotiation

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Environmental Science, Natural Science, Engineering or related field

Ohio EPA Class II Wastewater or Collection System Operator certificate (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District is seeking an executive leader to direct wastewater treatment plants and collection systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. The role oversees multiple facilities, budgets, and senior-level duties, with emphasis on strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration.

The position requires overseeing maintenance, budgets, KPIs, and staff development, as well as coordinating with engineering on capital projects.