Water Distribution Manager

The Town of Collierville is hiring for a Water Distribution Manager to join our Water Distribution team! If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community, look no further!

The Town of Collierville has all the amenities and services of a large metropolitan area successfully blended with historic charm and character. Through many years of visionary planning, Collierville has grown to be known as one of the most desirable communities in the nation to live, work, and learn. Because of this, we are very careful in selecting exceptional individuals to become part of our team.

We provide amazing benefits including:

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Town provided life and long-term disability insurance
• paid time off
• pension
• and more!

Working as the Water Distribution Manager, you can expect to lead and oversee the operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of the Town's water distribution system. In this role, you will supervise and develop distribution staff, coordinate daily operations and emergency response activities, and ensure the reliable delivery of safe drinking water to the community. Responsibilities include planning and managing maintenance programs for water mains, hydrants, valves, service lines, storage facilities, and booster stations;

overseeing capital improvement and construction projects; monitoring system performance and regulatory compliance; managing contractor activities; maintaining infrastructure records and asset inventories; and assisting with long-range planning and budgeting efforts. This position is ideal for a strategic and hands‑on leader who is committed to operational excellence, employee development, and the continued reliability of Collierville's water infrastructure.

Here is what you must have to be considered for the position of Water Distribution Manager:

• Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Environmental Science, Public Administration, or a closely related field
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in water distribution system maintenance, construction, or operations, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Valid Tennessee Commercial Driver’s License
• Must possess or obtain a State of Tennessee Grade II Water Distribution System Operator License within twenty-four (24) months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment in accordance with TDEC Rule .