Water System Manager

Water System Manager City of Grand Rapids, MI Nature of Work:

The purpose of this job is to oversee the various divisions responsible for long-range planning, drinking water treatment, operations, and capital and operating budgets for the potable Water Utility. Responds to media inquiries regarding the Water Utility. Provides leadership and oversight dedicated to providing safe, high quality drinking water. Ensures that overall operations effectively manage water infrastructure assets and properly plan via industry accepted asset management practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Provides leadership and management oversight of the Grand Rapids Water System Provides high level program and project oversight Performs operational review, management, reporting and oversight (meeting with mid-level managers, guidance with addressing issues and problems including regulatory matters, Key Performance Indicator review, Monthly Operating Report review, etc.) Ensures and maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements Provides revenue and expenditure analysis Leads and participates in rate and policy development, review and implementation Manages utility emergencies and critical events or issues; Leads regular emergency planning and preparation exercises Provides input, approves and presents capital and operating budgets for the utility Responds or oversees response to media inquiries Prepares and presents budget; tracks budget and makes budget reports during the year Oversees various Water Divisions; hires supervisory staff for divisions and fills vacant positions Engages and collaborates with the community partners while representing the City on the Utility Advisory Board Provides long range planning and risk assessments of infrastructure and operations Leads and manages staff in community outreach and engagement practices across various platforms Collaborates with and supports other Departments on special programs and projects Performs related work as required How to Apply Post Date Jun 01, 2026 Application Deadline Jun 26, 2026 Click on the link to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/grandrapids/jobs/5354577/water-system-manager?page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs Apply Now Job Details Salary $127,243 - $162,301 Job Function Other, Department Head/Director Position Type Full Time City of Grand Rapids Address 300 Monroe Ave Nw Grand Rapids , MI 49503-2206 United States Website http://www.ci.grand-rapids.mi.us Form of Government Council-Manager ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Map Data Map data ©2026 Google Map data ©2026 Google 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Advertisement Put your job in front of the right people! The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more. Post a Featured Job