Lander Street Water Renewal Facility Manager

The City of Boise is seeking an experienced leader to serve as the Lander Street Water Renewal Facility Manager, overseeing the people, operations and maintenance of one of Boise’s critical public infrastructure facilities. This position leads a diverse team of operations and maintenance professionals responsible for protecting public health and the Boise River while ensuring the facility operates safely, reliably and in compliance with environmental requirements.

It’s an exciting time to join the Lander Street team as the facility undergoes significant infrastructure upgrades that will modernize nearly every aspect of its operations. The Facility Manager will work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, project and program teams across the City to coordinate this work while maintaining safe and effective day-to-day operations. We’re looking for a strong people leader who can bring teams together, prioritize safety and operational excellence, and help guide the facility through its next generation of investment and improvement.

To ensure internal equity and alignment with the approved budget for this position, offers are made within the posted hiring range. Although the hiring range is fixed, employees receive an exceptional benefits and total rewards package that enhances the overall value of employment with the City of Boise.

• Bachelor’s degree, coursework, or trade certification in water resource management, environmental science, utility management or related field
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience including supervisory and administrative experience in the operation and maintenance of a large wastewater treatment facility
• Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Valid state-issued driver’s license.

• Wastewater Treatment Operator’s Level IV license issued by the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses (IBOL), within six months of appointment.

• Ability to obtain and comply with annual continuing education requirement for license renewal.

Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check
• Drug Free Workplace:
  In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre‑employment drug test.
• This position is required to handle hazardous materials that if mishandled, place the general public at risk of serious injury.

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

• 100% Employer paid medical coverage for you and your family.
• PERSI retirement (11.96% Employer Contribution) plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice will be provided prior to closing.

Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.

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