Public Works - Assistant Water Utilities Manager

Lindentx; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Nacogdoches is seeking an Assistant Water Utilities Manager to oversee daily operations of Water Production and Wastewater Treatment, ensuring reliable service and regulatory compliance for the community. In this supervisory role, you will direct staff, manage maintenance programs, prepare monthly and annual reports, and support budgets and facility improvement projects.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with coursework in science or math, a valid Texas driver's

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with college coursework in chemistry, biology or math; college degree preferred.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Valid Driver's license and TCEQ Class B Water and Class B Wastewater licenses.
• Knowledge of water/wastewater plant operations, safety protocols and hydraulic/mechanical principles.
• Familiarity with standard software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Direct and assist with daily operations and maintenance for Water Production and Wastewater Treatment.
• Ensure full compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.
• Manage operation and maintenance of sewage lift stations.
• Prepare monthly and annual regulatory operational reports.
• Assist with departmental budget preparation, training personnel and facility improvement projects.

Skills

Water/wastewater operations

Safety protocols

Hydraulic/mechanical principles

Standard software platforms

Education

High school diploma / GED with coursework in chemistry, biology or math

College degree preferred

Job description

Career Opportunity: AssistantWater Utilities Manager

The City of Nacogdoches is seeking a dedicated and experienced public works professional for the position of AssistantWater Utilities Manager. In this supervisory role, you will help direct operations across both the Water Production and Wastewater Treatment divisions to ensure high-quality service, regulatory compliance and community safety.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct and assist with daily operations and maintenance for Water Production and Wastewater Treatment.

Ensure full compliance with all state and federal rules and regulations.

Manage the operation and maintenance of sewage lift stations.

Prepare monthly and annual regulatory operational reports.

Assist with departmental budget preparation, training personnel and facility improvement projects.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma / GED supplemented by college coursework in chemistry, biology or math (College degree preferred).
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a supervisory position.
• A valid Driver's license, a TCEQ Class B Water license and a TCEQ Class B Wastewater license.
• Comprehensive understanding of water/wastewater plant operations, safety protocols, hydraulic/mechanical principles and standard software platforms.