Public Works - Assistant Water Utilities Manager

City of Nacogdoches, Texas; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Nacogdoches, Texas is seeking an Assistant Water Utilities Manager to oversee daily operations across Water Production and Wastewater Treatment. This supervisory role focuses on regulatory compliance, safety, and community service.

The candidate will assist with budgeting, staff training, and facility improvements, ensuring high-quality service and reliability for the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater operations.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and hydraulic/mechanical principles.
• Ability to work with standard software platforms.

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.

Skills

Supervisory exp

Water/wastewater ops

Safety protocols

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

College coursework in science

College degree preferred

Job description

Career Opportunity: Assistant Water Utilities Manager

The City of Nacogdoches is seeking a dedicated and experienced public works professional for the position of Assistant Water 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.

Help shape the future of Nacogdoches water infrastructure.

Salary: $59992.40 - $63683.15 per year