The Public Works department is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Biosolids Program Manager. This is more than just a job—join a team with a shared mission and supportive culture. Let’s make an impact together. This position:  

• Manages and oversees all biosolids and application site-related activities to ensure conformance with federal, state and local regulations and guidelines. 
• Develops and implements goals and plans for biosolids programs. 
• This position works under general direction.

City employees enjoy a top-notch zero-premium healthcare option for you and your family and a generous lifetime-annuity pension plan through PERSI. In addition, you’ll receive three weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick time, 10 public holidays, and 2 floating holidays annually. Other benefits include public employee student loan forgiveness, 10 weeks paid parental leave, a cash-incentive wellness program, and more. Imagine that.  

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Bachelor’s degree in agricultural science, biology, chemistry, engineering or a related field
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience working with biosolids, used water treatment or a related field and
• experience supervising employees, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Knowledge of:

• federal, state and local regulations pertaining to biosolids and environmental programs; 
• laboratory practices and procedures; 
• chemical and biological principles; 
• hydrological principles; 
• principles and practices of statistical analysis; 
• hazards and applicable safety precautions involved in farming and heavy equipment operations; and 
• computer usage including related software.

Ability to:

• analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and biosolid procedures; 
• plan, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate employees; 
• communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and 
• perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

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