Water Treatment Operations Manager

DOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY; Dover (MO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dover is seeking a Community Services Director to supervise the operation and maintenance of the City’s Water Treatment Plants, booster pumps, storage tanks, and laboratory for drinking water testing and related processes.

The role provides day-to-day operational leadership, ensures safe, compliant delivery of drinking water, and oversees staff, chemical management, and regulatory reporting. Strong knowledge of SCADA systems and regulatory requirements is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply local, state, and federal regulations.
• Proficiency with SCADA, water treatment control, and laboratory testing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of WTPs, booster stations, storage, and laboratory.
• Direct staff, provide training and performance evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; emergency response readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

SCADA proficiency

Water treatment knowledge

Laboratory testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or environmental science

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

City of Dover is seeking a Community Services Director to supervise the operation and maintenance of the City’s Water Treatment Plants, booster pumps, storage tanks, and laboratory for drinking water testing and related processes.

The role provides day-to-day operational leadership, ensures safe, compliant delivery of drinking water, and oversees staff, chemical management, and regulatory reporting. Strong knowledge of SCADA systems and regulatory requirements is essential.