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City of Woodburn
Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager (2026-031)
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A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.
$69,163 / year median in Oregon
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Employment Type Full Time Application Start Date 07-21-2026 Application End Date 08-07-2026 Location Woodburn State/County OR/Marion Zip Code 97071 Country USA Work Style On-site Industry Government and military Category Operations Position Operation/plant management Experience 6 years Education Associate's degree Description Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager coordinates and supervises the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment, NPDES Permit, Bio-Solids management, water reuse system, 1200Z NPDES, and training programs for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Collections system and lift stations. The treatment facility is an Oregon Class IV System and the Collection System is an Oregon Class III. The wastewater treatment plant provides primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment along with effluent reuse. Treated effluent is either discharged to the Pudding River or irrigated to a poplar tree reuse system. The City provides secondary wastewater treatment from November 1 to April 30 and tertiary treatment with reuse from May 1 to October 31, depending on receiving stream flow. To get more information about the plant, please follow the http://www.woodburn-or.gov/?q=waste_water link. This posting is open until filled. Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree in wastewater technology, and a minimum six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in level IV wastewater operations, including two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Applicants must have a valid Oregon class C driver's license and the ability to meet the City of Woodburn's driving standards and pass the pre-employment background check. Level IV Oregon Wastewater Treatment Certification. Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Woodburn grants preference in hiring and promotion ofveterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points,please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time ofyour application. City of Woodburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply Expected hours: 40 per week