Director of Interceptor Services

National Association of Clean Water Agencies; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 156,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services division seeks a Director of Interceptor Services to lead the Interceptor Services unit and drive strategic direction for wastewater infrastructure in the Twin Cities region.

The role emphasizes vision setting, safety culture, regulatory compliance, and financial stability while steering large-scale projects and collaborating with regional partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree with nine years of experience, including five years of management experience.
• Associated 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive management and strategic direction of the Interceptor Services unit.
• Set a clear vision, uphold safety, and foster collaboration across teams.
• Develop and implement business strategies aligned with industry trends and customer needs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and financial stability while driving innovation.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate degree

High school diploma/GED

Job description

APPLICATIONDEADLINE: 10/9/2026 11:59 PM Central

The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning agency for theMinneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area providing essential services to ourregion: transportation, wastewater collection and treatment, growth anddevelopment of local communities, affordable housing programs, and regionalpark systems.

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

This position is responsible for the comprehensive managementand strategic direction of the Interceptor Services business unit within theEnvironmental Services Division. This role involves setting a clear vision andhigh standards for the unit, ensuring that organizational goals and policiesare achieved while fostering a culture of excellence, safety, andcollaboration. The Director will develop and implement business strategies thatalign with emerging industry trends and customer needs, ensuring operationalefficiency, regulatory compliance, and financial stability. This position alsoplays a pivotal role in driving innovation, managing large-scaleinfrastructure, and representing the division in various forums.

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

• Bachelor'sor higher degree with nine years of experience, including five yearsof management experience.
• Associatedegree with eleven years of experience, including five years ofmanagement experience.
• Highschool diploma/GED with thirteen years of experience, including five yearsof management experience.

Minimum Requirements:

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

• Bachelor'sor higher degree with nine years of experience, including five yearsof management experience.
• Associatedegree with eleven years of experience, including five years ofmanagement experience.
• Highschool diploma/GED with thirteen years of experience, including five yearsof management experience.

License Requirement:

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency S-A WastewaterTreatment Facility Operator Certificate or the ability to obtain within 24months.

Salary Range:

$155,979.00- $253,240.00 Annually