Senior Division Manager - Water Pumping & Production

City of Wichita • Wichita, KS, US • 3d ago

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on a city’s most vital resource? The City of Wichita is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Division Manager – Water Pumping & Production to lead the operations of one of the largest and most critical water systems in the region. This high-level leadership role is responsible for overseeing the planning, treatment, production, and pumping of potable water—ensuring that over 400,000 residents have access to safe, reliable drinking water every day.

This position provides strategic direction to a team of plant and program managers, laboratory, and administrative staff, and plays a key role in budget planning, capital improvement prioritization, and regulatory compliance. You’ll serve as a subject matter expert on modern water treatment practices, aquifer storage and recovery, and system optimization, reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Public Works & Utilities.

Your leadership will help shape the future of Wichita’s water infrastructure through innovation, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability. If you’re passionate about public service, infrastructure management, and leading high-performing teams, this is your opportunity to step into a role where your decisions directly support public health, environmental stewardship, and community growth.

Relocation reimbursement of up to $10,000 is available.

Be the leader who keeps Wichita flowing.

Workdays and Hours - Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

**Posting may close at any time **

Examples of Work Performed

Plans and manages water supply, treatment, and pumping
Assists in developing and modifying short- and long-range plans
Supervises and evaluates the work of plant managers and program managers, laboratory director and clerical staff.
Identifies and prioritizes CIP projects.
Writes specifications and orders materials, supplies and equipment and ensures adequate inventories are maintained.
Prepares and monitors budget for water production and pumping, and assists in preparing the overall water utility financial plan and budget.
Maintains records of plant operations, maintenance and water quality.
Submits reports of water production and pumping activities as required.
Records, investigates, corrects and reports on complaints.
Prepares and/or participates in preparation of reports, studies and recommendations relating to water supply, water treatment, or water pumping and storage by consultants and/or staff.
Prepares estimates, calculations, and forecasts.
Completion of work assignments will require the operation of a vehicle.
The examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive.
The City of Wichita reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as needed.

Requirements of Work

Thorough knowledge of the facilities, equipment, materials, operating theories and practices of modern ground/surface water production, treatment and pumping, including aquifer recharge and storage.
Must have access to, and use of, a communication device, such as a phone, capable of communicating by voice, text and e-mail. Device will also have internet access. The city will pay the employee a phone allowance.
Thorough knowledge of the chemical, physical, and bacteriological processes involved in water treatment.
Considerable knowledge of current developments in the water supply, treatment and pumping field.
Considerable knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and requirements.
Ability to prepare and present technical operating and analytical data.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of outside agencies, and the public.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other employees, representatives of outside agencies, and the public.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience and Training

Required Experience and Training

Graduation from a four-year college.
Five years of experience in water production and treatment.
Two years of supervisory experience in operations and maintenance of a division.
Ability to obtain a Kansas Class IV water Treatment certification within two years of employment
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Training

Graduation from a four-year college with major in civil, sanitary, chemical engineering, chemistry, or microbiology.
Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Kansas.
Current Kansas Class IV Water Treatment certification.