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Posted: December 10, 2025 (36 days ago)

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Water Reclamation Manager / Utilities / Water Reclamation #9072

City of Cape Coral

Utilities Department

Stale

Location

Salary

$47.28 - $73.29

per hour

Closes

February 7, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves overseeing the daily operations of a wastewater treatment facility, including managing staff, ensuring compliance with environmental standards, and handling budgets for water reclamation processes.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in wastewater operations who enjoys leading teams and solving technical challenges in a public utilities setting.

The role suits professionals passionate about sustainable water management in a growing city like Cape Coral.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Management, Public Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience with Associate's or High School diploma)
  • Five years of progressively responsible experience as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, qualifying for an 'A' level license
  • Three years of supervisory experience in a wastewater treatment facility, covering all phases of wastewater/reuse processes
  • Experience in budget development, administration, and accounting for utilities operations
  • Valid Florida Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 'A' License (or ability to obtain)
  • Fingerprinting required; position is not safety-sensitive

Full Job Description

Water Reclamation Manager
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED: Yes

About Us
The City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees, provides various career path opportunities, and offers a robust training and development program for improving current talents, developing new skills, and building effective business relationships.

Perks and Benefits
  • Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
  • City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
  • 5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Pension plan
  • City-paid life and long-term disability insurance
  • Optional Vision and Dental Plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • And much more!

Qualifications
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Science, Engineering, Management, Public Administration or related field; or Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Science, Engineering, Management, Public Administration or related field and four (4) additional years of related experience; or High School diploma/GED and eight (8) additional years of related experience.
  • Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, as required for an 'A' level license.
  • Three (3) years of experience in the supervision of a wastewater treatment facility which must include all phases of facility wastewater/reuse processes, accounting, budget development and administration assistance.
Licenses or Certifications
  • Must possess and maintain a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) 'A' Level or equivalent Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License upon hire or promotion. If new hire with out-of-state license, must obtain and maintain FDEP 'A' license within twelve (12) months of hire.
  • Must possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a valid Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion.

Key Responsibilities

Provides management for the municipal Water Reclamation Division, to include all manpower and advanced wastewater treatment (AWT) facilities, lift stations, groundwater monitoring wells, bio-solids process, reclaimed water program, deep injection wells, and related structures.

Includes daily and emergency operations.

  • Coordinates and supervises the operations for facilities and structures under charge: Everest Parkway Water Reclamation Facility, Southwest Water Reclamation Facility, Bio-Solids and Reuse Operations, and Sanitary Lift Stations; assures compliance with regulatory rules and permitting standards for bio-solids, reclaimed water quality, freshwater canals/pump stations, deep injection and surface water discharge; and evaluates operational and maintenance activities under charge for effectiveness, compliance, and efficient use of resources.
  • Develops Division policies and procedures; assures staff compliance.
  • Establishes divisional goals and objectives, and strategies for evaluating and benchmarking operational effectiveness.
  • Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

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    Water Reclamation Manager

    An Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 12/10/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/11/2025

    Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-capecoral-5166823