Water Filtration Operations Manager- Jordan Lake location

City of Sanford, NC; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sanford, NC invites applications for a Water Filtration Operations Manager at the Jordan Lake location. The role requires thorough knowledge of plant operations, hydraulic and chemical principles, and the ability to read blueprints and charts, with strong reporting and safety skills.

Candidates should hold a college degree in biology, chemistry, environmental sciences or a related field and have substantial water-treatment experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, environmental sciences or related field.
• Experience or training in water filtration plant operations is preferred.
• Ability to read meters and prepare reports with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate and supervise water filtration plant operations and maintenance.
• Read meters, record data and prepare detailed reports.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Maintain records and coordinate with officials, engineers and staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading meters

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, environmental sciences or related field

Job description

Job Opportunities

The City of Sanford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We pledge to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, family medical history or genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, disability (physical or mental), age, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

A background investigation will be conducted on the successful candidate which will be job-related and consistent with business necessity for the position, and may include an inquiry into an employee or applicant’s criminal and driving history; education; previous employment/job experience; knowledge, skills and abilities; credentials or licensure; character; physical fitness; and other qualifications as required for the position in the service of the City.

Unless required by local, state, and/or federal law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude a candidate from employment consideration.

Water Filtration Operations Manager- Jordan Lake location

We are looking for a detailed individual with comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and equipment of water filtration plant operations, operating characteristics, and maintenance requirements of a water filtration plant; general knowledge of hydraulic, chemical and mechanical principles pertinent to water filtration plant operations, in reading and interpreting blue prints, diagrams and various manuals, in the use of standard office equipment and related software, of occupational hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions; thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and permitting requirements, in preparing detailed reports and related documents and in maintaining records, in the use of equipment associated with the position, and in routine laboratory procedures; ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial measures, to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions, to read meters and charts accurately, to make arithmetic computations, to compute rates, ratios and percentages, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, consultants, inspectors, engineers, associates and the general public. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, or related field and considerable experience in water filtration plant operations.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license upon hire. Possession of Class “A’ Surface Water Treatment Operator certification upon hire and must obtain a Grade I Physical/Chemical Wastewater Treatment Operator certification within 18 months of employment. Must obtain CPR/First Aid certifications within one year of employment.

The City of Sanford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*Please list the specific location when applying for a position.

Category TriRiver Water Status Open Open until filled Salary DOQ; $69,015.46 per year, earned & paid on a bi-weekly basis*Eligible for up to 5% increase in salary after successful completion of 6 month probation period Posted September 11, 2026 8:50 AM Closing Open Until Filled