Rural Water District Manager

Key Responsibilities:1. Operations & Maintenance

• Oversee water treatment, storage, and distribution systems to ensure consistent service.
• Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to pipelines, pumps, meters, and related infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance and respond promptly to emergencies such as leaks, outages, or contamination events.

2. Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all water quality testing, reporting, and documentation meet state and federal requirements.
• Maintain accurate operational records and submit required reports to regulatory agencies.
• Stay informed on changes in water regulations and implement necessary adjustments.

3. Financial & Administrative Management

• Develop and manage the annual budget, including forecasting expenses and revenues.
• Oversee billing, collections, and customer account management.
• Prepare financial and operational reports for the Board of Directors.

4. Leadership & Personnel Management

• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff to ensure high performance and safety compliance.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and consultants as needed.

5. Community & Board Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, addressing concerns and service requests.
• Attend Board meetings, provide updates, and recommend operational improvements.
• Promote public awareness of water conservation and district initiatives.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or public administration preferred).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in water utility operations or management.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes, distribution systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to respond to emergencies outside of normal working hours.

Work Environment:

• Combination of office and field work.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions and occasional hazardous environments.
• Requires on-call availability for emergencies.

Compensation package includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision and $40,000 in Life Insurance for employee only
• Vacation & Sick Leave (All Sick Leave accumulated over 120 hrs can be rolled over to Catastrophic Leave)
• 3% Match Retirement Plan
• Company Vehicle
• Company Phone
• Uniforms
• Salary will be determined by Board of Directors

Please feel free to ask any questions or email resume’ to regina.c@ruralwater2.com

Pay: $50,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Water systems: 5 years (Preferred)
• Management: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Class C Water, Lab & Wastewater License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mead, OK 73449: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person