Water Manager

City of Richland

1d•$117,665 - $171,080•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Richland is seeking a skilled, hands-on leader to oversee operation and maintenance of its potable and non-potable water treatment and delivery systems. The position performs advanced technical work to keep the City’s water infrastructure operating safely and reliably and in compliance with applicable standards. It supervises and directs assigned division staff, currently the Water Operations Supervisor and Water Maintenance Supervisor. This is a full-time, in-person position with a typical Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is open until filled, with first consideration given to applicants who apply before November 24, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, biology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in water system operations and maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of experience in a supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Water Distribution Manager IV certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience with both potable and non-potable (irrigation) systems.
Working knowledge of SCADA, telemetry, and automated control systems.
Familiarity with Washington Department of Health regulations and water quality sampling and reporting.
Experience developing budgets, providing capital project input, and creating long-range maintenance plans.
Experience working in a unionized or public-sector environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee operation and maintenance of the City’s potable and non-potable water treatment and delivery systems.
Perform advanced technical work to maintain safe, reliable water infrastructure in compliance with applicable standards.
Supervise and direct assigned division staff, currently the Water Operations Supervisor and Water Maintenance Supervisor.

Benefits

Medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution.
City-paid dental and vision plans.
City-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance equal to two times the employee’s annual salary.
City-paid long-term disability insurance.
Participation in Washington State’s Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
Paid time off.
10 paid holidays.
4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options.
Management receives a 3% employer contribution to the 401(a) plan.
Extended sick leave.
Section 125 flexible benefits plan for medical and dependent care.
City-paid and employee-paid retirement health savings plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Annual performance assessment system.