Well Field Coordinator

City of Dayton•Dayton, OH

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Well Field Coordinator provides leadership in protecting and sustaining the City’s drinking water supply by overseeing well field operations and ensuring the delivery of high-quality raw water to treatment facilities. This position directs programs that monitor, assess, and protect groundwater resources while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The Well Field Coordinator collaborates with internal teams, regulatory agencies, and external partners to support long-term sustainability and reliable water production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Water Resource Management, or related field AND 4 years of environmental regulatory experience AND 4 years of well-field operations experience
Master’s Degree in Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Water Resource Management, Geology, Hydrology, or related field AND One year of professional hydrogeologic experience (including groundwater modeling) AND 2 years of environmental regulatory experience AND 2 years of well-field operations experience
Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.
Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
Ohio EPA Class III Water Supply Certification (required within 12 months of appointment)
HAZWOPER Certification (required within 12 months of appointment)

Nice To Haves

Employees holding a Class IV certification may be eligible for higher compensation (P27).

Responsibilities

Overseeing well field operations
Ensuring the delivery of high-quality raw water to treatment facilities
Directing programs that monitor, assess, and protect groundwater resources
Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations
Collaborating with internal teams, regulatory agencies, and external partners to support long-term sustainability and reliable water production