Wastewater Operations Officer

Lead the Future of Casper’s Wastewater and Sewer Utilities

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the City of Casper’s infrastructure and community? We are seeking a dynamic leader to oversee our Wastewater Treatment, Sewer, and Stormwater divisions. With recent rate increases, these divisions are positioned for significant capital projects that will strengthen our systems and benefit residents for years to come.

In this role, you will proactively lead operations, capital improvements, and utility initiatives, while mentoring staff, managing budgets, and collaborating with internal teams, contractors, and the public. You’ll help shape policy, implement innovative practices, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, making a visible difference in the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the City’s utility services.

If you are a seasoned utilities professional with experience in wastewater, sanitary sewer, and stormwater management, and a passion for leading teams and complex projects, we encourage you to apply.

1.  Exercises supervisory authority over assigned division(s) to include: authorizes time-off; approves 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.  Leads and oversees capital improvement projects for all wastewater, sanitary sewer, and stormwater utilities including making recommendations, and securing funding/budgeting. Works alongside and assists Engineering for project negotiating, bidding, awarding, and administering contracts for design, right-of-way acquisition, construction, and materials testing.

3.  Leads, actively participates in the development and administration of assigned budget(s). Forecasts additional funding needed for staffing, projects, equipment, materials and supplies. Monitors and approves expenditures. Directs the preparation and implementation of budgetary adjustments as necessary.

4.  Develops and recommends utility rate and fee structures for adoption for wastewater, sanitary sewer, and stormwater utilities.

5.  Leads and oversees the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for wastewater, sanitary sewer, and stormwater utilities. Mentors employees and leadership in assigned divisions through various processes to identifiy resource needs, recommend and implement policies and procedures, and set objectives and procedures for their work group(s).

6.  Acts as a liaison to consulting engineers, other professionals, contractors, and the general public in order to facilitate project implementation, progress, and completion; resolves conflicts when necessary.  

7.  Researches and recommends technology, procedures, and practices to improve operational efficiency; evaluates different methods for completing necessary tasks; participates in project review meetings to evaluate the progress of ongoing construction or maintenance activities

8.  Monitors and communicates legislative and regulatory activities that may impact assigned division(s) to various boards, committees, the Chief Operating Officer, City Manager, City Council, the general public, and the media. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders as needed to protect the City's interests.

9.  Recommends and administers utility policies and procedures for the City, and the Regional Wastewater Advisory board. 

10.  Assists the Public Services Director by continuously monitoring and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; and  implements approved improvements.

11.  Provides supporting data to implement and monitor activities and programs to meet upcoming Federal and State mandates.

12.  Prepares, negotiates, recommends, implements and monitors various wastewater, sanitary sewer, and stormwater service contracts for citizens and other agencies; develops, recommends and administers various ordinances concerning assigned utilities, assist in developing, recommending and administering other agency contracts and agreements.

13.  Coordinates with Public Services to seek grant opportunities and other funding partnerships ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Leads efforts in grant procurement, with assistance from support staff. 

14.  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.

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

Knowledge (position requirements at entry):
Knowledge of:
•Administrative principles and practices, including goal and objective development, project management, and strategic planning.
•Modern and complex principles and practices of program development and administration.
•Working knowledge of other City departments, particularly as their operations may relate to the public utilities management.
•Current trends and innovations in public utilities.
•Applicable Federal, State, Local and City government codes, rules and regulations relating to the various aspects of utilities management in assigned division(s).
•Conventional and alternate project delivery methods for the design and construction of new public works projects or rehabilitation projects; and knowledge of Wyoming state statutes that govern the design, bidding, and construction procedures.
•Operational characteristics, services and activities of public utilities management.
•Procedures, methods and techniques of public utilities. 
•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.
•Advanced principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
•Principles of supervision, mentoring, training, and evaluating the work of others.
•Recordkeeping principles.
•Modern office equipment, software, and operating systems/applications.

Abilities (position requirements at entry):
Ability to:
•Apply federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to assigned utilities.
•Plan and manage compliance with reports, analysis, and regulations relating to assigned utilities.
•Assess and prioritize situations under work pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions.
•Maintain confidentiality. 
•Set work priorities and work independently.
•Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and recommend solutions in support of goals.
•Prepare and present accurate and reliable reports which contain findings, set direction, and offer appropriate 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.
•Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
•Administer and oversee outside consultants and contractors for public works replacement and rehabilitation projects.
•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.

Abilities Continued (position requirements at entry):
Ability to:
•Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
•Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
•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.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE 
•Minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in wastewater and/or sanitary sewer system operations and management 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 experience in stormwater analysis, design, operation, maintenance and management 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 preferred.
•Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wyoming preferred.
•DEQ certifications in Wastewater Treatment or Wastewater Collection preferred.

 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.