NEOGOV · 3 hours ago
Program and Operations Manager - Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$99K/yr - $165K/yr
6+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Program and Operations Manager for the City of Richmond to oversee the operations of wastewater treatment facilities. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory procedures, managing wastewater activities, and providing leadership to staff to enhance the efficiency of wastewater systems.
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Responsibilities
Manages Wastewater activities and functions to protect the health and safety of the citizens and the environment; provides leadership, direction, and guidance to assure effective wastewater treatment; assures compliance with state and Federal environmental and water quality regulations and standards, and City policies, procedures, and goals
Monitors operations to assure that operating procedures are followed; initiates actions required to correct environmental and safety violations, and potential problems
Overseeing implementation of complex projects, including aligning resources, developing design and construction strategies, and encouraging effective communication protocols
Delegating and mentoring both technical and administrative duties to treatment staff, particularly on major and intricate treatment processes
Identifies repairs and upgrade requirements; oversees special projects; compiles data and generates operational reports; assures effective communication of trends and issues
Manages regulatory agency reporting; responds to critical incidents and takes command when appropriate; coordinates plan and resolves issues with other state and regional agencies
Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and complies with all City policies and procedures
Leads staff to increase the efficiency of the Wastewater systems, reviews progress of projects and work assignments, and assists staff in prioritizing, organizing, and allocating resources
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field
Six years of professional experience in water and wastewater engineering, particularly in wastewater treatment plant operations
Two years of supervisory experience
Must possess a Class I Virginia Operators License in wastewater issued through the Virginia Board of Certification of Water and Wastewater Works Operators
Requires a valid Driver's License or a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire
Preferred
PE license is a plus
Benefits
Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Language Incentive
Referral Bonus
Tuition Assistance Program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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