Water & Wastewater Programs Team Lead

City of Temple, TX; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Temple, TX is seeking a Team Leader – Water/Wastewater to lead environmental services programs, including backflow and FOG. You will supervise a team, ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, and deliver high‑quality service to utility customers.

You’ll prepare reports, manage budgets, and coordinate with regulatory agencies and other city divisions. Required is an associate degree in environmental science or related field, plus experience with maps/blueprints and

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience: associate degree in environmental science or related field.
• Experience working with computers and location devices.
• Experience in reading maps, blueprints and engineering plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all requirements for each program, including the issuance of compliance schedules.
• Leads a team that inspects backflow, FOG, and stormwater facilities and maintains the database.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints related to all programs.
• Participates in the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, and policies.
• Participates in making decisions regarding the implementation of policies.
• Participates in the annual budget process for each program.
• Reviews plans and drawings, providing input to the Environmental Services Manager.
• Leads, plans, and develops educational material for each program for utility customers.
• Delivers monthly reports to the Environmental Services Manager and updates leadership.
• Serves as field liaison for the Utility department to other divisions and agencies.
• Interfaces with other agencies with which the City jointly operates.
• Represents the City at staff meetings and workgroups as needed.
• Alerts management when regulatory changes may impact operations and budget.
• Initiates correspondence with regulatory agencies and prepares staff reports.

Skills

Computer literacy

Location devices

Reading maps/blueprints

Education

Associates degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

The City of Temple, TX is seeking a Team Leader – Water/Wastewater to lead environmental services programs, including backflow and FOG. You will supervise a team, ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, and deliver high‑quality service to utility customers.

You’ll prepare reports, manage budgets, and coordinate with regulatory agencies and other city divisions. Required is an associate degree in environmental science or related field, plus experience with maps/blueprints and