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City of Dayton, Ohio
Water Administration Manager Water Administration Manager
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An Administrative Manager manages and directs administrative support for a company or organization or manages the business office at a smaller company. Directs clerical and administrative staff, manages supply orders and budgets, monitors company contracts or procedures, or directs equipment and office space use and maintenance.
$88,318 / year median in Ohio
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Water Administration Manager ~Division Manager~ Recruitment # 26-7118-001 Date Opened 7/20/2026 09:00:00 AM Close Date 7/26/2026 11:59:00 PM Salary $107,660.80 - $149,510.40 per year Department Water Job Type Unclassified Responsibilities The Water Administration Manager focuses on providing employee, team, and organizational development services for the Water Department. The position reports to the Director of Water and works closely with the department's leadership team to provide a comprehensive range of conflict intervention and organizational development services to all Water Department employees across all divisions. The incumbent will also utilize additional internal resources and external contractors, as needed, and within budgetary constraints, to deliver additional organizational development services. The Water Administration Manager directly supervises clerical staff, accounting staff and maintenance staff within the division. Work of the incumbent is generated from the administration of the department and from labor relations/management, financial and personnel issues. The incumbent is responsible, in consultation and coordination with Human Resources, for personnel matters and policies that arise within the department and has a major responsibility for processing and resolving labor/management and personnel issues within and affecting the department. The Water Administration Manager acts as Hearing officer for the department on discipline cases and grievance hearings. Incumbent acts as a liaison with other City agencies and divisions as assigned. The incumbent maintains personnel records and is responsible for the department's affirmative action programs (local and federal) and compliance issues. Responsibilities also include assisting in the planning, implementation and fiscal management of the operational and capital financial plans and budgets for the division. The incumbent will also administer the employee safety program for the department, which includes recommending policies, practices and procedures for loss prevention, methods to minimize liability and job-related injuries, manage safety risks and promote overall safety awareness in the Department. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related fields and 4 years of experience in an administrative, managerial or supervisor capacity. Experience in labor/management, budgetary processes, grievance hearings and supervision is preferred. Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region. License Requirements Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment. Notes Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met. Background Check A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position. Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.