Water Services Manager

by Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Decatur (IL); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation reimbursement

Dedicated Health Center

Excellent pension plan

14.5 paid holidays, vacation, and sick

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. is seeking an experienced Water Services Manager to lead Decatur's water distribution and metering operations, guiding system maintenance, improvements, and funding decisions. You will serve as the IEPA-required Responsible Operator in Charge and manage a skilled team responsible for infrastructure upgrades and capital priorities.

Relocation reimbursement is available for qualified candidates. Decatur offers a low cost of living with access to Chicago, St.

Formación

• Five years of supervisory experience
• Illinois Class D Water Operator license or obtained within one year
• Associate's degree; an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be considered
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a related field, Class C Water Operator license, and seven years of water distribution experience serving a population of 50,000 or greater

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily operation and maintenance of the water distribution system in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, including IEPA permitting and Illinois Lead Service Replacement and Notification Act reporting
• Lead, train, and evaluate water distribution and metering staff
• Recommend infrastructure improvements and capital priorities, and administer consultant contracts
• Prepare and manage the division budget

Conocimientos

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Water distribution management

Educación

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Illinois Class D Water Operator license

Class C Water Operator license (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Experienced water distribution professionals are invited to lead more than a crew. As Water Services Manager, you will direct the City's water distribution and metering operations while helping decide how the system is maintained, improved, and funded.

You will serve as the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)-required Responsible Operator in Charge, guide a skilled team, and influence infrastructure improvements, capital priorities, and operating practices.

Compensation That Goes Further Here

Decatur was named the #1 Best Affordable Place to Live in the U.S. for 2025-2026 by U.S. News & World Report, offering a low cost of living and attainable housing. Relocation reimbursement is available for qualified candidates.

Position Highlights

• Oversee daily operation and maintenance of the water distribution system in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, including IEPA permitting and Illinois Lead Service Replacement and Notification Act reporting
• Lead, train, and evaluate water distribution and metering staff
• Recommend infrastructure improvements and capital priorities, and administer consultant contracts
• Prepare and manage the division budget

Qualifications

• Associate's degree; an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be considered
• Five years of supervisory experience
• Illinois Class D Water Operator license or obtained within one year.
• Preferred: bachelor's degree in a related field, Class C Water Operator license, and seven years of water distribution experience serving a population of 50,000 or greater

Benefits

• Dedicated Health Center offering free checkups, immunizations, bloodwork, and many free prescriptions for employees and their dependents, alongside comprehensive health coverage
• Excellent pension plan
• 14.5 paid holidays, including two employee-selected days, plus paid vacation and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Why Decatur?

Drive to Chicago, St. Louis, or Indianapolis, then return to Lake Decatur and more than 2,000 acres of parks and trails.