Salary : $102,211.20 - $143,000.00 Annually
Location : WPC- 7525 Bertram Rd SE Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Utilities
Division: Water Pollution Control
Opening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: 9/18/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NON_BARGAINING

Manages the daily operations and maintenance of the Water Pollution Control Facility, remote lift stations, and operations and maintenance of the downtown flood system pump stations.

The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages and implements day-to-day assessments, validating effective operational processes, techniques, and functions
• Leads reliability improvement initiatives for plant equipment and treatment processes, including reliability-centered maintenance strategies to reduce unplanned downtime and extend asset life.
• Reviews and analyzes methods, equipment usage and performance metrics to implement and recommends implementation of water pollution control plant performance and quality improvement systems.
• Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations
• Maintains facility records and monitors operational and treatment reporting criteria requirements
• Plans and coordinates plant operations and maintenance activities during capital improvement projects and revises preventative maintenance processes and procedures
• Plans, prepares, and monitors budget for accuracy and maintains expenditures
• Develops purchasing specifications, request for proposals and professional service contracts
• Serves as liaison to residential, commercial and industrial users, responds to treatment capability inquiries and responds to plant related emergencies
• Responds to customer questions and complaints, gives tours to dignitaries, news media, city staff, and interested wastewater operators from other communities
• Performs related work as required

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Studies, Biology, Chemistry, or Related Field and
• Five (5) to seven (7) years' experience of Chemical, Civil or Environmental Engineer, Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Supervisor or Higher, Industrial Plant Management or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Organizational leadership and staff management experience
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid U.S. Driver's License
• IDNR Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment Certification within 2 years of hire

Desired Qualifications

• Management experience in a union environment highly preferred
• Experience implementing reliability programs in an industrial or treatment facility setting

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
We offer benefits and beyond for our employees and their families!

• Multiple health insurance plans administered by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield with low employee premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance (view our benefits summaries for more information: and )
• Expansive Wellness Program and low cost onsite exercise facilities
• Dental Insurance with Delta Dental of Iowa
• 100% city paid basic life insurance
• Other voluntary benefits offered including vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• IPERS Retirement - Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, with contributions of 6.29% employee/ 9.44% City
• Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457) retirement programs
• Generous paid time off AND 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave program with 4 weeks of paid time off
• Annual salary increases, AND an annual across-the-board increase (determined by available budget)
• Longevity Pay for years of service
• Educational assistance up to $3,000 per year
• A culture that is supportive and committed to professional development opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employees may qualify for the PSLF program which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer.

01

Which of the following best indicates your highest level of education?

• I do not have a High School diploma or GED
• High School diploma or GED
• Some college (at least the equivalent of 1 year)
• Associate's degree or vocational equivalent
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

02

What was your major or primary field of study?

• Engineering, Environmental Studies, Biology, Chemistry
• Other, related to Engineering, Environmental Studies, Biology, Chemistry
• Other major
• no degree

03

How many years of experience do you have in Chemical Engineering, Civil or Environmental Engineer, Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Supervisor or Higher, Industrial Plant Management?

• Less than 1 year of experience
• At least 1 year of experience
• At least 3 years of experience
• At least 5 years of experience
• At least 7 years of experience
• At least 9 years of experience
• More than 9 years of experience

04

Which of the following best indicates your total years of experience where primary duties consisted of Organizational leadership and staff management experience? Please only include experience where your primary job responsibilities were in one of these areas.

• Less than 1 year of experience
• At least 1 year of experience
• At least 3 years of experience
• At least 5 years of experience
• At least 7 years of experience
• At least 9 years of experience

05

What professional-level experience do you have in operations and maintenance supervisory in an industrial plant environment?

• No Experience
• Up to One Year Experience
• One to Two Years Experience
• Two to Three Years Experience
• Three or More Years Experience

06

Please indicate your years of leadership experience at a senior management level:

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• 6-7 years
• 8-9 years
• 10 years or more
• None

07

Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office?

• Beginner - Able to perform basic tasks such as creating simple documents, entering data, sending emails, and using basic formatting.
• Intermediate - Comfortable with day-to-day use, including formatting documents, using basic formulas in Excel (e.g., SUM, AVERAGE), managing calendars, and creating standard presentations.
• Proficient - Regularly uses Microsoft Office in a professional setting; able to create complex documents, use intermediate Excel functions (e.g., IF statements), and manage data efficiently.
• Advanced - Highly skilled; able to use advanced Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis tools), automate tasks, create polished reports/presentations, and troubleshoot issues.
• Expert - Deep expertise across multiple Office applications; designs complex spreadsheets and reporting tools, uses advanced automation (e.g., macros), and may train or support others.

08

Are you able to obtain a IDNR Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment Certificate within 2 years of hire?

• Yes
• No
• Already have my IDNR Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment Certificate

09

Please describe your experience working collaboratively with a diverse population.
10

Do you have experience working in a union environment?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question