Director of Interceptor Services

American Water Works Association; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 156,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Council’s Environmental Services division seeks a Director to lead the Interceptor Services unit, setting vision, driving excellence, safety, and collaboration across nine water resource facilities in the Twin Cities metro area.

You will develop and implement business strategies that align with industry trends and ensure regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and financial stability, while representing the division in forums.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with nine years in wastewater collection or related field, including five years in management.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive management and strategic direction for the Interceptor Services unit within Environmental Services.

Job description

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10/9/2026 11:59 PM Central

The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning agency for the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area providing essential services to our region: transportation, wastewater collection and treatment, growth and development of local communities, affordable housing programs, and regional park systems.

Join an award-winning wastewater industry leader in protecting our environment! The Metropolitan Council’s Environmental Services (ES) division operates and maintains nine water resource recovery facilities in the Twin Cities metro area.

This position is responsible for the comprehensive management and strategic direction of the Interceptor Services business unit within the Environmental Services Division. This role involves setting a clear vision and high standards for the unit, ensuring that organizational goals and policies are achieved while fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and collaboration. The Director will develop and implement business strategies that align with emerging industry trends and customer needs, ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and financial stability. This position also plays a pivotal role in driving innovation, managing large-scale infrastructure, and representing the division in various forums.

Salary Range: $155,979.00 - $253,240.00 Annually

Minimum Requirements:

Any of the following combinations of completed education (in engineering, wastewater treatment and technology, management, or related field) and experience (in wastewater collection system maintenance or related field):

• Bachelor's or higher degree with nine years of experience, including five years of management experience.
• Associate degree with eleven years of experience, including five years of management experience.
• High school diploma/GED with thirteen years of experience, including five years of management experience.

License Requirement: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency S-A Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator Certificate or the ability to obtain within 24 months.