Description
Salary Range: $106,788 - $153,732
Full Job Description and Application at www.klamathfalls.city
The City of Klamath Falls is looking for a Wastewater Division Manager to provide leadership and management for our Level IV Plant including collections and treatment. Reporting to the Public Works Director, this position also provides leadership and management for the wastewater utility including strategic planning, asset management, personnel development, fiscal management and regulatory compliance.
This position provides a career opportunity to be the project manager for $100 million wastewater treatment plant upgrades. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled operator with solid project management and administrative skills. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of budget management. The Wastewater Systems Manager must be technically competent, enthusiastic, and proactive. This individual will be a mentor to staff and a productive team member with all City Departments, outside agencies, contractors, and the community.
This Wastewater Division provides services to nearly 28,000 City of Klamath Falls residents and Klamath Basin area customers. It provides sewage collections/treatment and storm water collections services for the residents of Klamath Falls. Staff consisting of 13 full-time employees responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of all equipment, facilities and infrastructure. This includes 1 treatment plant, 150 miles of sanitary sewers, twelve wastewater pumping stations, 110 miles of storm water collection lines, and modern equipment. Wastewater treatment facilities processing an average combined 2.2 million gallons of wastewater per day from over 7,400 service connections.
The position typically requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, chemistry, biology, waste treatment, or similar environmental fields and three years of progressive experience as a Level IV Wastewater Treatment Operator. An associate’s degree and a Level IV Wastewater Treatment Operator certification with six years of progressive experience may be accepted. This position requires two years of supervisory experience. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license.
Located in the south-central region of Oregon and bordering northern California, Klamath Falls sits on the southern shore of the Upper Klamath Lake, nestled in the Klamath Basin on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains. Klamath Falls enjoys nearly 300 days of sunshine each year. The City of Klamath Falls has an urban population of 42,000 with approximately half of those living in the City limits.
Steeped in history and tradition, the area offers an outstanding array of natural and cultural wonders. Just sixty miles south of Crater Lake, and seventy miles north of Mt. Shasta, southern Oregon is unsurpassed for beauty and diversity of activities. Klamath Falls offers a variety of outdoor recreation such as cross-country skiing, biking, hiking, golfing, fishing, hunting and kayaking. It also offers a plethora of arts and culture which include international touring acts, theater and a wide variety of live music.
Local traditions include Sentry Eagle (public air show), Kruise of Klamath (celebration of classic cars), Kinetic Challenge, 3rd Thursdays (downtown block party), and so much more!
Klamath Falls is the proud home of Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Community College, Sky Lakes Medical Center, and Kingsley Field USAF (home of the 173rd Fighter Wing).