Water Plant Operations Manager

Water Plant Operations Manager (Vacancy)

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Water Plant Operations Manager (Vacancy)

Salary

$46.41 - $69.63 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-1169-V2

Department

60 Columbus Water & Power

Division

Division of Water

Opening Date

12/12/2025

Closing Date

1/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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City of Columbus- Department of Columbus Water and Power

Division of Water- Parsons Avenue Water Plant

Water Plant Operations Manager

This full-time position within the Division of Water will manage the operations of the Parsons Avenue Water Plant (PAWP). This position will plan, develop, and administer the resources of the operation’s staff to process and distribute water in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. This position will coordinate and direct the activities of workers engaged in monitoring, operating, and controlling water treatment/processing equipment. This role will develop, administer, initiates and/or interprets policy, practices, and procedures governing the Operations section of a plant within applicable guidelines and legal constraints. Advise upper management regarding operations issues such as budgeting, staffing, planning, and meeting regulatory requirements, and monitors expenditures to ensure budgets are followed. Assist in the formulation of long-term plans for facility improvements. This role will supervise operations personnel to include approving/disapproving leave requests, conducting performance evaluations and/or initiating disciplinary action, and act as Plant Manager in their absence. The preferred candidate will have a Class IV Water Supply Operator certificate or be willing to obtain it within 4 years.

Under general direction, is responsible for the management of the Operations Section of a water treatment/processing facility; performs related duties as required.

Shift schedule - Monday-Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm.

To be considered, candidates must possess a valid Environmental Protection Agency State of Ohio Class III or IV Water Supply Operator certificate for water treatment works and a valid driver’s license. Candidates must have two (2) years’ experience leading and participating in monitoring, operating, and controlling water treatment processes in a water plant rated Class III or higher.

Salary range is $46.41-$69.63/hr.

If you are interested, please apply to the Civil Service Commission by applying online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/columbusoh. You may also apply by email: DPURecruitment@columbus.gov, or fax: 614-645-0050, Attn: Maddie Pine

Pre-employment drug screening and BCI& I background check are required if selected.

City of Columbus is an equal opportunity employer.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Plans, develops, and administers the resources of the operation’s staff to process and distribute water in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements;

Develops, administers, initiates, and/or interprets policy, practices, and procedures governing the Operations Section of a plant within applicable guidelines and legal constraints;

Prepares and/or directs the preparation of periodic status reports;

Advises upper management regarding operations issues such as budgeting, staffing, planning, and meeting regulatory requirements; monitors expenditures to ensure budgets are followed;

Supervises operations personnel to include approving/disapproving leave requests, conducting performance evaluations, and/or initiating disciplinary action;

Coordinates and directs the activities of workers engaged in monitoring, operating, and controlling water treatment/processing equipment;

Manages the safety program and OSHA training for all employees;

Assists in the formulation of long term plans for facility improvements;

Collaborates with watershed, distribution, water plant, and laboratory managers to ensure water quality goals and regulations are met;

Serves in other capacities appropriate to the mission of water supply in the division;.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years’ experience leading and participating in monitoring, operating, and controlling water treatment processes in a water plant rated Class III or higher;

Possession of a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State of Ohio Class III or IV Water Supply Operator certificate for water treatment works.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 25-1169-V2

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Madelyn Pine

Columbus Water & Power

Division of Water

910 Dublin Rd.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645- 6621

E: mapine@columbus.gov

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Short-term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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Employer

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

(614) 645-8301

Website

https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission

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