Public Works Wastewater Manager
Village of Roselle, Illinois
Salary Range: $105,826 - $148,157 DOQ/E
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Population: 22,897
Are you ready to turn your wastewater experience into transformational leadership?
The Village of Roselle, Illinois, is seeking a full-time Public Works Wastewater Manager to join our forward-thinking Public Works Department.
An Exciting Time to Join Our Team
Roselle is investing in the future of its wastewater infrastructure with significant treatment plant upgrades and expansion projects. As our new Wastewater Manager, you'll be at the forefront of these transformative initiatives, working alongside consulting engineers to manage multimillion-dollar capital improvements while ensuring continued operational excellence. This is a unique opportunity to leave a lasting legacy on critical infrastructure that will serve our community for generations.
The Opportunity
As the Public Works Wastewater Manager, you'll lead a 9-person wastewater division, collaborating closely with two peer-level Public Works Managers and reporting to the Director of Public Works. You'll step in as Acting Director when needed and be responsible for key leadership tasks, including:
Operational Leadership: Direct wastewater treatment operations, ensuring EPA and Illinois EPA compliance while overseeing treatment facilities, collection systems, lift stations, and laboratory testing.
Team Development: Lead and mentor a unionized team including foreman, leads, operators, and laboratory technician through training, performance management, and career development.
Strategic Management: Contribute to budget development, collective bargaining, capital improvement planning, and execution of the Village's Strategic Plan.
Project Leadership: Manage contracts, vendors, and consulting engineers for major infrastructure projects and facility improvements.
Safety & Compliance: Ensure OSHA compliance, regulatory reporting requirements, and emergency response readiness across all operations.
What We’re Looking For
- Valid Illinois Drivers License
- Minimum of a Class 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certification at time of application with the ability to obtain a Class 1 Certificate within 12 months of employment.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in wastewater operations, public works, or a similar field
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, civil engineering, construction management, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- A passion for leadership and a commitment to serving our community
Why Roselle
Competitive Salary: $105,826 – 148,157 DOQ/E
Comprehensive benefits package:
· Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
· Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
· Paid vacation, personal/sick leave, and holidays
· Family Care Leave (up to 6 weeks paid leave for qualifying event)
· Tuition Reimbursement
Award-Winning Community: Voted Best Place to Live in 2024 & 2025 by the Daily Herald Readers' Choice Awards
You’ll be joining an organization that values collaboration, growth and learning, respect for others, taking pride in work, and ensuring quality services. Learn more about our organizational values.
READY TO LEAD WITH IMPACT?
If you're an experienced wastewater professional ready to mentor, innovate, and drive operational excellence, we want to hear from you.
View Full Job Description Here
The Village of Roselle is partnering with LocalGov Staffing Solutions, LLC on this search. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Questions? Contact Laurie Pederson at LP@localgovstaffing.com.
The Village of Roselle is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.