Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager with underfill option for Supervisor (2026-042)

City-of-Woodbur; Woodburn (OR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Woodburn is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager (with underfill option for Supervisor) in Woodburn, OR. The role oversees operation and maintenance of the wastewater facility, NPDES compliance, bio-solids, and reuse systems, with a pathway to supervisor certification within 12 months.

Required are an Associate's degree in wastewater technology, Level IV certification, and at least six years of relevant experience including two years in a lead role, plus a valid Oregon Class C

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in wastewater operations.
• Two years of supervisory or lead experience.
• Associate's degree in wastewater technology and Level IV certification.
• Valid Oregon Class C driver license and ability to pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment and related systems.
• Manage NPDES permit compliance, bio-solids handling, and water reuse programs.
• Oversee training for the wastewater treatment plant, collections system and lift stations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Team coordination

Operations coordination

Education

Associate's degree in wastewater technology

Level IV Oregon wastewater certification

Oregon Class C driver license

Job description

Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager with underfill option for Supervisor, Woodburn, $45.32 - $59.42

Employment Type

Full Time

Application Start Date

10-13-2026

Application End Date

10-30-2026

Location

Woodburn

State/County

97071-4730

Country

United States

Work Style

On-site

Construction industry industrial facilities and infrastructure

Experience

6 years

Description

City of Woodburn is looking for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager to coordinate and supervise the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment, NPDES Permit, Bio-Solids management, water reuse system, 1200Z NPDES, and training programs for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Collections system and lift stations.

The treatment facility is an Oregon Class IV System and the Collection System is an Oregon Class III. The wastewater treatment plant provides primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment along with effluent reuse. Treated effluent is either discharged to the Pudding River or irrigated to a poplar tree reuse system. The City provides secondary wastewater treatment from November 1 to April 30 and tertiary treatment with reuse from May 1 to October 31, depending on receiving stream flow.

Associate's degree in wastewater technology, Level IV Oregon Wastewater Treatment Certification, and a minimum six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in wastewater operations, including two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Applicants must have a valid Oregon class C driver's license and the ability to meet the City of Woodburn's driving standards and pass the pre-employment background check.

An underfill for a Supervisor level will be considered for candidates with level III certification, with the understanding that level IV certification must be obtained within 12 months. Supervisor level pay is $39.11 - $51.11 per hour, eligible for overtime. High school diploma or GED, with additional vocational training in assigned work area, and five (5) years of responsible experience in maintenance and/or construction activities of the assigned section area with two (2) years of lead or supervisory duties

Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Woodburn grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points,please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time ofyour application.

City of Woodburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply