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Reservoir Manager

Salary

$56,900.48 - $76,114.32 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

013720

Department

Utilities

Division

Water Production

Opening Date

12/19/2025

Closing Date

1/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

The City of Norfolk is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Reservoir Manager. This position involves managing the Division of Water Production’s Reservoir Management Program. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Water Resources Manager.

Essential Functions

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:

+ Supervises and directs the reservoir staff of the Department of Utilities and the watershed and reservoir protection, inspection, and encroachment/permit use programs.

+ Assists in the resolution of water quality concerns as they pertain to the City's water supply reservoirs.

+ Assists in coordinating departmental environmental issues, including land use planning in reservoir drainage basins, reservoir management, and water quality management.

+ Supervises reservoir management personnel, trains new personnel.

+ Compiles and prepares reports as required; maintains appropriate records.

+ Coordinates the department's pier/bulkhead encroachment authorization program; performs on-site inspections.

+ Climbs ladders and stairs; bends, pushes, pulls, stoops, lifts up to 75 lbs., and stands for extended periods of time.

+ Performs related work as required.

Education/Experience

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Two years experience.

The desired candidate will possess the following:

+ Three to five years' experience.

+ Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of biology, chemistry, and environmental sciences, as applicable to the protection of watershed properties and lake and reservoir management.

+ Knowledge of state and federal regulations relating to lake and reservoir management.

+ Knowledge of safety standards related to the operation of small boats.

+ Ability to analyze and interpret water samples results for routine parameters.

+ Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others including City and contract employees.

+ Ability to compile routine and technical reports relating to lake and reservoir management.

+ Ability to engage with the community and expand public outreach efforts and programs

+ Knowledge of Virginia Pesticide application requirements related to use in Aquatic environments.

+ Knowledge of Erosion and Sediment control requirements and regulations.

+ Ability to perform the physical aspects of this classification.

Additional Information & Requirements

Valid Virginia driver's license.

Virginia Boater Safety certification.

Virginia Pesticide Applicators License is desired.

Ability to use web-based mapping programs such as Norfolk Air is desired.

Ability to use a laptop, Microsoft Office, and workorder program Lucity is desired.

Work Hours : Monday -Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Work Location: 6040 Waterworks Road, Norfolk, Virginia 23502

This position is designated as an Essential position which means you may be required to work extended, rotating, after hours, nights and/or weekends in response to emergencies and severe weather.

+ Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

+ Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

+ Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

+ Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

+ The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

+ I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title, and your relationship to the employee. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

03

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Some College (6 months or more)

+ Vocational/Technical Degree

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree or higher

04

How many years of experience do you have that meet the requirements outlined in the Reservoir Manager job description?

+ I have less than 2 years of experience

+ I have 2 to 4 years of experience

+ I have 4 to 6 years of experience

+ I have more than 6 years of experience

05

This position involves managing the Division of Water Production’s Reservoir Management Program. Please select all areas in which you have experience:

+ Supervising and managing direct staff

+ Assisting in the resolution of water quality concerns

+ Assisting in coordinating departmental environmental issues

+ Compiling and preparing reports as required

06

Do you have experience operating a trailer or motor boat?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Please select from the following that you currently possess:

+ Virginia Pesticide Applicators License

+ Virginia Boater Safety Certification

08

I understand that this is an Essential position which means I may be required to work nights, weekends, rotating shifts, holidays in response to severe weather events and emergencies

+ Yes

+ No

09

Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

10

Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

+ Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

+ Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

+ No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

12

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

+ I am not a Veteran

+ I am a Veteran

+ I am a Disabled Veteran

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