Water Treatment Operations Manager

cityofdover; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 86,923 - 125,674; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits package

Job summary

The City of Dover is seeking a Community Services Director to oversee the operation and maintenance of the Water Treatment Plants, booster pump stations, storage tanks, and laboratory for drinking water testing.

This full-time role provides day-to-day leadership of treatment systems, regulatory compliance, emergency response, and staff supervision to ensure safe, reliable drinking water and a modern water program for the City.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or environmental science; or extensive hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 24/7 uninterrupted provision of safe municipal drinking water.
• Maintain and operate WTPs, booster stations, storage, and laboratory.
• Direct and assign work to operators and staff; provide training and evaluations.
• Develop and maintain plans to ensure compliance with federal/state/local regulations.
• Lead emergency response for water system events and coordinate with regulators.
• Maintain chemical programs and safety practices.
• Review reports, permits, and regulatory submissions; coordinate inspections.
• Maintain water production records and annual water balance preparation.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and inspections of treatment equipment.
• Assist with special projects and cross-training for redundancy.
• Maintain professional interactions with regulators and the public.
• Serve as technical advisor for water system operations and regulatory matters.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Water treatment ops

Regulatory compliance

SCADA systems

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or environmental science

NH Grade III Water Treatment License (required)

Grade IV Water Treatment License preferred

Grade IV Distribution License preferred

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

The City of Dover is seeking a Community Services Director to oversee the operation and maintenance of the Water Treatment Plants, booster pump stations, storage tanks, and laboratory for drinking water testing.

This full-time role provides day-to-day leadership of treatment systems, regulatory compliance, emergency response, and staff supervision to ensure safe, reliable drinking water and a modern water program for the City.