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Operations Manager Water Utility
full-time•Alabaster•$102k - $141k
About this role
City of Alabaster
Water Operations Manager
Salary Range: $102,256 - $141,526
Water Operations Manager
Salary Range: $102,256 - $141,526
The City of Alabaster is seeking a highly qualified Water Operations Manager to assist in planning, directing, and monitoring the daily operations of the City’s water production and distribution system. This position plays a key leadership role in ensuring reliable service delivery, regulatory compliance, and efficient system performance. Strong preference to professional engineer certification.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day operations of water production and distribution activities, including wells, treatment plants, pumps, tanks, water mains, hydrants, meters, and SCADA systems.
- Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
- Lead and manage a staff of approximately 30 employees, with a focus on training, professional development, morale, and workplace culture.
- Coordinate maintenance and repair activities across the system to support safe and uninterrupted operations.
- Manage an annual operations budget of approximately $12 million and a capital improvement budget of $6–8 million.
- Utilize asset management tools, GIS, CMMS, inventory management systems, and software integrations to optimize operational efficiency.
- Assist in interpreting and enforcing all City of Alabaster water policies and ordinances.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in water system operations and maintenance or similar experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of supervisory/leadership experience.
- Working knowledge of EPA and Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) regulations.
- Grade II–IV Water Certification from ADEM preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Ability to obtain at least a Grade II water certification within two (2) years of hire.
- Ability to read and write English.
- Valid driver’s license required.
What you'll do
- Oversee the daily operations of the City’s water production and distribution system, ensuring compliance with regulations and efficient performance. Manage a staff of approximately 30 employees and coordinate maintenance and repair activities.
About City of Alabaster
We are a sprawling suburban city located in the heart of Alabama.
Situated just 17 miles south of downtown Birmingham, Alabaster is a convenient place to do business and a wonderful place to raise a family. The City of Alabaster is committed to a safe, healthy and wholesome environment for family living.
Alabaster is a regional shopping destination for central Alabama, offers first-class amenities for its residents and has experienced tremendous growth over the last few decades.
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What does City of Alabaster pay for a Operations Manager Water Utility?
City of Alabaster offers a competitive compensation package for the Operations Manager Water Utility role. The salary range is USD 102k - 142k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Operations Manager Water Utility do at City of Alabaster?
As a Operations Manager Water Utility at City of Alabaster, you will: oversee the daily operations of the City’s water production and distribution system, ensuring compliance with regulations and efficient performance. Manage a staff of approximately 30 employees and coordinate maintenance and repair activities..
Is the Operations Manager Water Utility position at City of Alabaster remote?
The Operations Manager Water Utility position at City of Alabaster is based in Alabaster, Alabama, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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