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  • WRF Treatment Manager

    Des Moines, Iowa United States City of Des Moines, Iowa Full Time $116,022.40 - $146,889.60 Annually Feb 26, 2025
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    City of Des Moines, Iowa

    Des Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa.  Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers. Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.    

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    Job Description

    Distinguishing Features of the Class

    Under direction, manages the operations of the wastewater treatment processes including planning and organizing the work assignments of staff assigned to the treatment teams; provides leadership and guidance to team leaders to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Plant; develops and communicates team metrics; aggressively develops team members for greater responsibilities; coordinates the activities of staff with those of other plant work units; serves the communications leader among teams and senior management; serves as change manager for leading competitive initiatives within the Treatment Team; seeks out new business opportunities; promotes a team environment; performs other duties of a similar nature or level as required.

    The principal function of an employee in this job classification is to provide management and leadership resources to WRF, Team leadership, while managing the administrative and operational components of the WRF reclamation treatment processes and facilities.

    Acceptable Experience and Training

    • Bachelor's degree in engineering, biology or a related field; and
    • Six (6) or more years of experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment facility including three or more years of supervisory responsibility; or
    • Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

    Please Note: College transcripts must be submitted with your application or separately to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by email to humanresources @dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail or hand delivery to 1551 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 on or before the application deadline.

    Required Special Qualifications

    • Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination, and drug screen.
    • Possession of a valid Iowa driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
    • Possession of a valid State of Iowa Grade IV wastewater treatment plant operator’s certification.


    Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

    • Supervises the performance of team leaders in carrying out the functions of the work unit; supervision includes training, work assignment and review, performance evaluation, discipline, and making hiring and termination recommendations.
    • Evaluates plant operating conditions by reviewing laboratory and operation data, visually observing plant operations, and reviewing reports of team leaders making adjustments to process control as necessary.
    • Provides leadership to team leaders in planning and organizing team activities including prioritizing and delegating projects to each treatment team based on staffing levels, time, expertise to perform the function, etc.
    • Assists in planning for the entire treatment facility by reviewing documents and other pertinent information, providing assessment of future needs and making recommendations as to improvements and modifications.
    • Gathers and maintains records of work unit data; prepares a variety of reports and correspondence and reviews those prepared by staff relating to section activities and compliance with state and/or federal rules and regulations.
    • Examines problems in process control; determines if problem is equipment, controls or software; and coordinates their correction and/or implementation of necessary changes.
    • Develops and recommends section annual budget by reviewing past expenditures, analyzing and projecting future needs; tracks expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines.
    • Represents section at department meetings to present section plans and activities and to discuss and/or coordinate matters involving mutual efforts.
    • Serves as WRF representative on WRA Technical Advisory Committee.


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    Closing Date/Time: 3/25/2025 4:00 PM Central
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