Wastewater Services Manager
Job in
McMinnville, Yamhill County, Oregon, 97128, USA
Listing for:
City of McMinnville
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Management
Operations Manager, Water Management, Financial Manager
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Engineering
Operations Manager, Environmental Engineer, Water Management, Financial Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly
USD
80000.00
100000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The City of McMinnville is in search of a Wastewater Services Manager. The ideal candidate for this role is a collaborative, technically skilled wastewater professional who thrives at the intersection of operations, leadership, and long‑range planning. This individual brings deep expertise in wastewater treatment and collection systems, including advanced treatment processes, regulatory compliance, and facility maintenance, paired with strong supervisory, budgeting, and project management experience.
They are a steady leader who values safety, accountability, and staff development, and who can set clear goals while supporting a high‑performing team. Successful candidates demonstrate sound judgment in both routine operations and emergency situations, communicate effectively with staff, leadership, and the public, and exemplify the City’s values of stewardship, equity, courage, and accountability.
Why Work for the City of Mc Minnville
Working for the City of McMinnville offers a rare opportunity to lead a complex, essential utility that directly protects public health and the environment while helping shape the City’s long‑term infrastructure future. The Wastewater Services Manager plays a key role on the Public Works senior management team, with meaningful influence over capital planning, regulatory strategy, budgeting, and system modernization, including advanced treatment technologies and SCADA systems.
McMinnville is committed to professional growth, inclusive leadership, and a respectful workplace culture, and offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and the chance to make a visible, lasting impact in a growing community that values public service excellence and environmental stewardship.
Please submit your application and required materials by Friday, January 30th at 11:59pm PST. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Division Oversight
Serves as a member of the Public Works Department senior management team.Prepares initial operating budget, including documentation for Wastewater Services funds.Administers the approved budget and oversees maintenance and monitoring of budgetary controls.Participates in city‑wide long‑term planning.Assists in the development of potential capital projects and estimates costs for budget requests.Reviews development proposals and plans as well as capital project plans and provides recommendations to other divisions.Maintains written records and prepares reports regarding work activities and material usage.Oversees the processes and maintenance of various records (e.g., accounts payable, personnel training, payroll, etc.) and ensures record keeping is alignment with City policy and State law.Ensures materials for ongoing operations and planned projects are available for planned work.Responds to various questions that arise at the work site, resolves problems, provides technical assistance, and makes decisions within policy guidelines.Recommends and revises administrative policies as appropriate and recommends changes in legislative rules and regulations to the Director.Responds to public inquiries related to Wastewater through verbal and written communication.Reviews questions and concerns relative to current policies and rules.Oversees facility maintenance programs for assigned facilities including preventive maintenance and replacement schedules.Prepares meeting materials/presentations for various public meetings and attends citizen meetings as needed.Assists with SCADA upgrades, PLC logic changes and other software program updates.Completes State and federal mandatory monthly discharge monitoring reports (DMR’s).Contract and Procurement Management
Manages contracts related to Wastewater operations such as consulting contracts, construction contracts, and service contracts, including obtaining quotes, bids and requests for proposals.Prepares and reviews specifications and requests for bids on materials and equipment purchases.Reviews and monitors contractor progress, provides site inspections and recommends modifications.Researches materials, projects, and equipment specifications to develop procurement documents.Develops specifications and coordinates various…
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