Water Systems Manager

Water Systems Manager

Salary

$79,081.60 - $96,636.80 Annually

Location

6300 W. McGeoch Ave, West Allis, WI

Job Type

Permanent full time

Job Number

2026-00412

Department

Public Works Department

Division

DPW Water

Opening Date

07/15/2026

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Description

The City of West Allis is seeking an energetic and highly professional Water Systems Manager who demonstrates direct, effective communication and the ability to build and nurture strong working relationships. We are looking for a collaborative leader who can confidently guide operations while partnering across departments and engaging positively with the community.

The Water Systems Manager oversees the installation, operation, and maintenance of the City's water distribution system to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of potable water. This role is essential to protecting public health, optimizing system performance, and supporting long-term infrastructure planning.

Examples of Duties

• Supervise the operation, maintenance, construction, and repair of the water distribution system, including watermains, valves, hydrants, services, two water towers, reservoir, and pump station.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and supervise all field operations, maintenance, laboratory analysis, material acquisition, contractors, and related activities to ensure efficient use of personnel and resources.
• Oversee the underground utility locating service in response to Digger's Hotline requests.
• Maintain accurate facility, construction, operational, and maintenance records.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of SCADA, GIS, and the City's asset management and service request software.
• Complete all required operating and maintenance reports, including federal, state, and local regulatory documentation.
• Attend pre-construction meetings and coordinate with contractors on projects impacting City water infrastructure.
• Assist in developing and executing the utility's operational and capital improvement program budgets.
• Monitor and interpret local, state, and federal codes, rules, and regulations related to water distribution.
• Develop written standard operating procedures and work methods for water crews.
• Coordinate and supervise the installation of water service taps.
• Oversee the water utility billing function related to metering and administration of the City's billing services.
• Respond to emergency calls during off-hours.
• Assist in coordinating the City's cross-connection program.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Department on construction projects and the lead service line replacement program.
• Notify water customers regarding interruptions in service.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and material reports.
• Review and approve invoices for payment in a timely manner.
• Develop work schedules for Water Distribution employees.
• Establish standard training criteria for new and existing employees.
• Evaluate the performance of employees under direct supervision.

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Qualifications

• Possess a valid Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Water Distribution Operator License AND
• Associate degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field and at least 4 years of recent paid experience in public water distribution systems;

OR

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 8 years of recent paid experience in public water distribution systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Public Service Commission requirements
• Experience with water utility billing
• Previous supervisory experience

Benefits include: Time off Bank with the ability to accrue up to 25 days in one year to be used at your discretion with management approval; nine (9) paid holidays; eligibility for health insurance the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service with choice of a PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan (with optional participation in a Health Savings Account) - both plans are contributory and cover the employee and his/her family; fully paid dental insurance covering the employee and his/her family, with eligibility the first of the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service; a dual pension system comprised of the Wisconsin Retirement Fund and Federal Social Security (both of which are contributory); a fully paid Life Insurance Program with coverage in the amount of the employees annual salary adjusted to the next highest one thousand dollars, with the option for additional coverage; an educational reimbursement plan for the pursuit of job related courses including personal and professional training opportunities and professional organization memberships; voluntary benefit programs consisting of vision, Flexible Spending Benefits for Dependent Care and Medical Reimbursement, Section 457: Deferred Compensation, Treasury Direct Payroll Savings Plan for Savings Bonds, and other various benefits including, but not limited to, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Wellness Program, Armed Services Reserve Training, and Federal Loan Program. For more detailed benefit information click here.

• The Wisconsin Retirement Fund and Life Insurance Program benefits are provided according to plan guidelines of the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.

01

Do you hold a valid Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Water Distribution Operator License?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you meet one of the following education and experience requirements? (Please select that which applies.)

• High School diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years public water distribution systems experience
• Associates degree in civil engineering, Public Administration, or a related field and at least 4 years of recent paid experience in public water distribution systems
• Neither option reflects my education and experience levels

03

Please state your desired starting salary.

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Employer City of West Allis

Address 7525 W. Greenfield Ave.

West Allis, Wisconsin, 53214

Phone 414-302-8270

Website http://www.westalliswi.gov/careers