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Water Reclamation Plant Manager (Vacancy)

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Location

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Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-1159-V1

Department

60 Department of Public Utilities

Division

Division of Sewerage and Drainage

Opening Date

09/05/2025

Closing Date

10/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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The City of Columbus, Columbus Water and Power, Division of Water Reclamation, is accepting applications for a vacant Water Reclamation Plant Manager at our Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant (JPWRP). This position will be in charge of the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant operation, which is an award-winning Class IV treatment facility, as well as several collection system facilities, including stormwater and sanitary pump stations, biofilters, and other operational and control structures.

This position will also be in charge of overseeing operations and maintenance staff, developing and administering budgets and policies, and maintaining a thorough knowledge of current applicable regulations and compliance requirements. The fact that you have a valid Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Class IV Wastewater Operator’s Certificate makes you an ideal candidate for this position.

The JPWRP is located just south of Columbus at SR-104 and I-71 and has a full biological capacity of 150 MGD with a design average daily flow of about 68 MGD. It utilizes an activated sludge process to treat incoming wastewater and an anaerobic digestion process for biosolids treatment. The plant has facilities to provide mechanical screening, influent pumping, vortex grit removal, primary settling, activated sludge/aeration, secondary clarification, chlorination, de-chlorination, and post-aeration. The flow is divided between two parallel treatment trains identified as A Plant and B Plant following influent pumping and grit removal. It services the combined sewer portion of our collection system and is interconnected with our other wastewater treatment facility further south of Columbus. It is part of a 100% beneficial biosolids reuse program as well.

This position provides an excellent benefit package and an hourly salary range of$52.02 - $77.98.

If interested, you can apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/columbusoh. Please complete the application thoroughly and attach a copy of your resume and Class IV Wastewater Operator’s certificate. You may also apply by sending your resume and a copy of your certificate by fax to 614-645-0050.

Please note that pre-employment drug screening and BCI& I background checks are required if selected.

Under general direction, is responsible for managing the operation of a municipal water reclamation plant; performs related duties as required.

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 and recommends policies and regulations for plant operation, personnel management, and facility modification and financing; reviews and recommends an annual operating budget;

Directs and reviews the activities of a large staff engaged in water reclamation plant operation, including administration of work rules, disciplinary procedures, and record keeping; counsels personnel;

Directs and assists in the making of studies and reports and in the design, planning, and implementation of plant modifications and expansions;

Supervises personnel involved in plant activities such as enhancing and ensuring electrical powerservice via switch gear, power monitoring, emergency power generation, pumping, settling, collecting, drying, and chemical analyses; supervises personnel involved in special projects;

Directs and reviews the preparation of specifications for materials and equipment and authorizes expenditures for invoicing and purchasing;

Analyzes plant efficiency, orders necessary changes in operations or equipment, and submits monthly state operating reports to the Ohio EPA;

Keeps abreast of latest developments in water reclamation treatment methods and equipment;

Reviews and implements applicable federal, state, and local regulations to ensure regulatory compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid State of Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Class IV Wastewater Operator certificate for wastewater treatment works and three (3) years of experience as an assistant manager, maintenance manager, operations manager, chief chemist, or chief engineer of a municipal water reclamation facility.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 25-1159-V1

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Madelyn Pine

Department of Public Utilities

Division of Sewerage and Drainage

910 Dublin Rd.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645- 6621

E: [email protected]

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:

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+ 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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