Classified Ad Title:
Water Plant Operations Manager
Post Date
12/12/2025
Expiration Date
1/5/2026
Details:
City of Columbus- Department of Columbus Water and Power
Division of Water- Parsons Avenue Water Plant
Water Plant Operations Manager
This full-time position within the Division of Water will manage the operations of the Parsons Avenue Water Plant (PAWP). This position will plan, develop, and administer the resources of the operation’s staff to process and distribute water in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. This position will coordinate and direct the activities of workers engaged in monitoring, operating, and controlling water treatment/processing equipment. This role will develop, administer, initiates and/or interprets policy, practices, and procedures governing the Operations section of a plant within applicable guidelines and legal constraints. Advise upper management regarding operations issues such as budgeting, staffing, planning, and meeting regulatory requirements, and monitors expenditures to ensure budgets are followed. Assist in the formulation of long-term plans for facility improvements. This role will supervise operations personnel to include approving/disapproving leave requests, conducting performance evaluations and/or initiating disciplinary action, and act as Plant Manager in their absence. The preferred candidate will have a Class IV Water Supply Operator certificate or be willing to obtain it within 4 years.
Shift schedule- Monday-Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm.
To be considered, candidates must possess a valid Environmental Protection Agency State of Ohio Class III or IV Water Supply Operator certificate for water treatment works and a valid driver’s license. Candidates must have two (2) years’ experience leading and participating in monitoring, operating, and controlling water treatment processes in a water plant rated Class III or higher. Salary range is $46.41-$69.63/hr.
If you are interested, please apply to the Civil Service Commission by applying online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/columbusoh by. You may also apply by email: DPURecruitment@columbus.gov, or fax: 614-645-0050, Attn: Maddie Pine
Pre-employment drug screening and BCI& I background check are required if selected.
City of Columbus is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualifications:
To be considered, candidates must possess a valid Environmental Protection Agency State of Ohio Class III or IV Water Supply Operator certificate for water treatment works and a valid driver’s license. Candidates must have two (2) years’ experience leading and participating in monitoring, operating, and controlling water treatment processes in a water plant rated Class III or higher.
Employer:
City of Columbus
Contact:
Maddie Pine
Address:
910 Dublin Rd
Work Phone:
6146456621
Email:
mapine@columbus.gov
Website:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/columbusoh