Wastewater Manager

City of The Colony; The Colony (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

City of The Colony seeks a Wastewater Plant Manager to lead daily operations of the municipal wastewater treatment facilities. You will oversee staff, safety, budgets, and regulatory reporting, ensuring reliable treatment and compliance with TCEQ and EPA standards.

The role requires strong leadership, SCADA proficiency, and capability to manage assets and emergency responses. On-site work in The Colony, TX, with a focus on efficiency and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years progressive utility experience in wastewater treatment operations.
• 3–5 years supervisory experience including budget preparation.
• Minimum State of Texas Class B Wastewater Certification.
• Strong leadership, communication and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily plant operations including maintenance for pumps, conveyors, blowers and other critical systems.
• Supervise personnel, training, performance management, scheduling and safety compliance.
• Prepare and control operating budgets, monitor costs and contracts.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with TCEQ, EPA and related reporting requirements.
• Coordinate emergency response activities for treatment facilities and lift stations.
• Communicate effectively with the public and city staff; perform other duties as assigned.
• Oversee asset management programs and maintenance schedules.

Skills

Staff leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

SCADA & process control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Class B Wastewater Certification

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

Manages a Wastewater Treatment Plant and Lift Station Operations under direction of the Director of Public Works, in accordance with guidelines established by the TCEQ and EPA. As manager of the department emphasizes and demonstrates operational oversight, maintenance management, regulatory compliance, staff leadership, and budget & resource management.

1. Plan, coordinate, and oversee overall daily plant operations of the wastewater treatment facilities including preventive and corrective maintenance for pumps, conveyors, blowers, and other critical systems; manage asset management programs, lift stations, and maintenance schedules.
2. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned personnel, including employee training and development, performance management, scheduling, disciplinary recommendations, and ensuring compliance with City policies and procedures. Promotes a safe, productive, and accountable work environment.
3. Prepare and control operating budgets, monitor costs, and manage service contracts; ensure operational goals are met within approved financial limit.
4. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., TPDES/NPDES permits), environmental guidelines, and reporting requirements; prepare and submit regulatory reports to agencies such as TCEQ and EPA.
5. Coordinates and oversees emergency response activities involving wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations, including equipment failures, sanitary sewer overflows, power outages, and other operational emergencies. Ensures timely notifications, regulatory reporting, and implementation of corrective actions.
6. Lifts and carries up to 100 pounds, pulls, pushes or drags up to 150 pounds; sits, stands, stoops or twists for extended periods of time while supervising or participating in wastewater treatment operations or maintenance.
7. Works both indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures including heat, cold and inclement weather.
8. Must be able to climb and descend ladders.
9. Subject to exposure to dust, odor, electrical, mechanical and toxic hazards. Must be familiar with proper safety protocol and precautions.
10. Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public and city employees in person, in writing, by telephone and via email.
11. Perform duties as requested by the Director of Public Works. Performs other duties as assigned.

Ability to make decisions involving personnel, equipment, operations and supplies. Comprehensive understanding of biological and chemical wastewater treatment processes (e.g., activated sludge, nitrification/denitrification, nutrient removal, sludge digestion) including effluent discharge and reuse. Proficiency with SCADA process control systems, alarm management, and automation systems. Knowledge of laboratory methods, sampling protocols, QA/QC procedures, and chain-of-custody requirements. Working knowledge of equipment systems such as pumps, blowers, conveyors, dissolved air flotation, and sludge digesters. Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.

High School Diploma or GED. Minimum of 5 years progressive utility experience in wastewater treatment plant operations. 3-5 years supervisory experience including budget preparation experience preferred. Minimum State of Texas Class “B” Wastewater Treatment Certification. Valid Texas Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.