Salary: $80,146.00 - $112,204.00 Annually
Location : Wastewater Treatment Plant - Casper, WY
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1158-02
Department: Public Services Department
Division: Sewer (541)
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Class Summary
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT REQUIRED

(Open until filled, apply today)

Incumbent is responsible for managing the activities and operations relating to sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:
Receives general guidance from the Wastewater Operations Officer.
Typical Class Essential Duties

1. Exercises direct supervision over the assigned divisions to include: authorizing time-off, approving payroll and hiring; coordinates staffing and operational activities; ensures that training and development is provided to staff; provides consistent accountability with disciplinary actions (as warranted), in addition to maintaining a healthy and safe work environment.

2. Manages all functions of the sanitary sewer and stormwater operations to include coordinating, prioritizing, and assigning operational activities for sanitary sewer and stormwater systems including collection systems construction, stormwater drainage, and pump stations.

3. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for Sewer Division operations. Identifies resource needs; recommends and implements policies and procedures. Sets objectives and procedures for work group(s) within the sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.

4. Serves as the Regulatory Compliance Officer for sanitary sewer and stormwater operations by coordinating activities to maintain permit compliance with regulation agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and State Engineer's Office (SEO).

5. Prepares, recommends, and manages the budget for sanitary sewer and stormwater operations and capital improvements.

6. Assists the Wastewater Operations Officer on making recommendations for Capital improvement plan(s) and implements the plan(s) accordingly.

7. Ensures standard operating procedures (SOPs) for operating and maintaining the sanitary sewer and stormwater operations are completed, accurate, and up to date; maintains the preventative and corrective maintenance software.

8. Coordinates and monitors the work of external contractors and ensures compliance with specifications and City standards, for effective, safe, and secure operations.

9. Coordinates departmental activities and priorities with other City departments and external agencies. Represents the City of Casper on related boards and committees.

10. Prepares, reviews, and interprets operational and statistical reports.

11. Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.

12. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge (position requirements at entry):
Knowledge of:
• Principles and theories of sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
• Mathematical concepts and application.
• Municipal budgeting including capital plans.
• Tools and equipment used in sanitary sewer and stormwater operations services including computer software programming used for operational control.
• Current trends and innovations in sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
• Applicable Federal, State, Local and City government codes, rules and regulations relating to the various aspects of sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
• Theories, principles, and practices of sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
• Operational characteristics, services and activities of sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
• Procedures, methods and techniques of sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal and objective development, work planning and employee supervision.
• Basic principles of municipal budget preparation and control.
• Principles of supervision, mentoring, training, and developing the work of others.
• Recordkeeping principles.
• Modern office equipment, software, and operating systems/applications.

Abilities (position requirements at entry):
Ability to:
• Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
• Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately respond to/investigate observations or employee reports of accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions.
• Apply federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
• Plan and manage compliance with reports, analysis, and regulations relating to sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
• Assess and prioritize situations under work pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Set work priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and recommend solutions in support of goals.
• Compose appropriate recommendations and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Present accurate and reliable reports which contain findings, set direction and offer recommendations to achieve desired goals and end results.
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
• Apply and convey technical expertise.
• Comply with municipal budgeting policies and practices.
• Select, supervise, mentor, train, and develop staff.
• Provide effective leadership and direction.
• Coordinate the work of personnel.
• Operate modern office equipment, software, and operating systems/applications.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and direction.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Skills (position requirements at entry):
Skill in:
• Sanitary sewer and stormwater operations relating to maintenance and repair.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Basic principles of municipal budgeting including capital planning.
• Allocating limited resources in a cost effective manner.
• Providing customer service.
• Technical writing.
• Mentoring and developing employees.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Delegating and prioritizing work.
• Public speaking.
• Project management.
• Time management.
• Conflict resolution.
• Compiling, analyzing, organizing, and evaluating data and making appropriate recommendations based on findings.
• Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with customers, staff and the general public.
• Oral and written communication, sufficient to exchange or convey effective information and to receive work direction.
• Operating modern office equipment, including computer software and operating systems/applications.
Training, Experience & Certifications

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the operations of a sanitary sewer and/or stormwater systems or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed below.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working as a supervisor.
• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, public or business administration, environmental science or a closely related field preferred.

LICENSING and CERTIFICATIONS
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Wyoming Driver's License is preferred.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Wyoming Class II Wastewater Collection Certificate within one (1) year of hire.
Supplemental Information & Physical Requirements
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:
City of Casper employees in data creation and modification, security sensitive or safety and protective positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Some employees may be subject to random drug testing if their responsibilities include:
• Emergency response/rescue
• Handling or working with hazardous materials, including chemicals as well as solid and liquid waste
• Operating or maintaining water or wastewater systems
• Writing or modifying code, maintaining or modifying City data systems including work on networks, servers, and communication systems
• CDL operations and driving
• Operating power-driven machinery or equipment
• Creating or modifying health, financial, security and or risk documents or assessments
• Working with or directing minors

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Can include long periods of sitting or long periods of standing.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Incumbents typically work indoors in an office environment. Occasional fieldwork is expected in all weather conditions, and work in confined spaces or at heights may be necessary.

Incumbents will likely be exposed to fumes, loud machinery noise, harmful chemicals, wet conditions, and electrical hazards. Work may require the use of personal protective equipment including hard hats, eye protection, hearing protectors, gloves, safety vests, and safety shoes.

The position requires frequent standing and walking, as well as sitting, typing, and customer contact, both by telephone and in person.
Working at the City of Casper
The City of Casper offers a variety of benefits to qualifying full-time employees. For more information on any of our benefits, please call Human Resources at (307) 235-8344.

For full-time positions:
Benefit Programs: Look at these amazing benefits:

• State of Wyoming - CIGNA Health
• Delta Dental
• VSP Vision
• Medical Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending
• MASA Supplementary Ambulance Care
• Voya Supplementary Hospital, Accident, and Critical Illness Plans
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Options
• Life Insurance
• 457/IRA Retirement Options
• Employees Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Free Counseling Services
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Shield/ID Shield
• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Annually
• Wyoming Retirement System - Retirement Income for life. Employer match exceeds employee contribution.
  • Public Employee Pension Plan:
    • Employer 9.37% Employee 9.25%
  • Law Enforcement Pension Plan
    • Employer 16.30% Employee 4.5%
  • Paid Fire B Pension Plan
    • Employer 17.80% Employee 9.45%

Paid Time Off (PTO): The City of Casper (City) recognizes that a period of leisure, or recreation, away from the job is beneficial. A new full-time employee will receive an advance of 80 PTO hours on their start date. Each general and sworn Police Officer full-time employee's PTO accrual is limited to a total of 720 hours.

• Accruals
  • General Employees - 7.69 bi-weekly hourly accrual (through year 4, then increases incrementally)
  • Sworn Police Employees - 9.23 bi-weekly hourly accrual (through year 4, then increases incrementally)

Sworn Fire Employees: Vacation and disability accruals are listed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.