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Water Reclamation Division Assistant Administrator (Vacancy)

City Of Columbus
Varies by position, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2026
💰 $193,220/yr($115,960/yr$193,220/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 26-0166-V1

Department: 60 Columbus Water & Power

Division: Division of Water Reclamation

Job classification: Water Reclamation Division Assistant Administrator

Posting type: Open

Categories: Executive Management, Wastewater

Summary

Under administrative direction, this position will assist the Water Reclamation Division Administrator with overseeing and managing the Sewer Maintenance Operations section, Water Reclamation Fleet, Sewer Systems Engineering section, and Plan Review and Regulatory Management section. It will also assist with directing staff engaged in preparation of plans, studies, cost estimates, and oversight of construction projects. Assist with developing and implementing strategic goals related to future collection system planning and administrative policies and procedures. Also, assist with preparing and monitoring both the capital and operational budgets. This position may represent the Administrator in meetings with City officials, City Council and the department Director, as needed, pertaining to administrative matters; performs related duties as required. For this vacancy, a valid State of Ohio certificate as a registered professional engineer is required.


Examples of duties

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)
 

Assists the Administrator in directing the operation and maintenance of the sanitary collection system, water reclamation facilities, and stormwater and collection system;


Assists the Administrator in the development and implementation of strategic goals, administrative policies, operating procedures, and special projects or programs;


Assists the Administrator in the identification of solutions to specific problems pertaining to personnel, equipment, supplies, and facilities;


Coordinates the work between the division's engineering, treatment facilities, and collection system;


Conducts surveys and investigations and evaluates data and compiles reports, as directed by the Administrator, in order to make recommendations to the Department Director or to address concerns and/or complaints of consumers;


Prepares required legislation and consults with the City Attorney on legal aspects of operations;


Stays abreast of regulatory compliance items, industry developments, regional growth, and other matters that could affect division operation and needs;


Coordinates work with external regulatory agencies, departments, and entities that do business with and/or interface with the division and department; 


Prepares correspondence for own signature or the Administrator's signature;


Represents the Administrator in meetings with City officials, City Council, and the Department Director, as needed, pertaining to administrative matters;


Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and reports.

 

Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor's degree and five (5) years of managerial experience in an engineering group, utility collection or distribution system, or a related field.  Substitution(s): A master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.


Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid State of Ohio certificate as a registered professional engineer (P.E.) and professional engineering experience.

Supplemental information

Recruitment #: 26-0166-V1

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)


Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:


Lindsay Tartt

Columbus Water & Power

Division of Water Reclamation

37 W. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-5802

E: lmrobinson@columbus.gov


The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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