WPC Operations Supervisor

About the Role

Are you a dependable, safety-minded leader ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a WPC Operations Supervisor to oversee daily operations at our Water Pollution Control Facility. In this essential role, you’ll help ensure regulatory compliance, optimize treatment processes, and support a high-performing team dedicated to protecting public health and the environment. Join us in keeping Cedar Rapids clean, safe, and sustainable—apply today! 

About our Organization 

Are you a dependable, safety-minded leader ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a WPC Operations Supervisor to oversee daily operations at our Water Pollution Control Facility. In this essential role, you’ll help ensure regulatory compliance, optimize treatment processes, and support a high-performing team dedicated to protecting public health and the environment. Join us in keeping Cedar Rapids clean, safe, and sustainable—apply today! 

At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation. 

About our Community 

Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city. Cedar Rapids - Why you should live here!  

About this Opportunity 

Supervises the operational process and activities for the water pollution control facility.

The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.

• Supervises the day-to-day operation of the City’s water pollution control facility and ensures personnel adhere with plant safety, policies and standard operating procedures
• Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations
• Monitors operation of plant processes and ensures processes and controls are meeting the regulatory requirements
• Supervises the record keeping of logs, interprets data into various reports via excel and ensures other documentation is kept up-to-date
• Analyzes equipment conditions, monitors usage, and tracks performance metrics
• Monitors WPC process chemical inventory and orders
• Troubleshoots repairs with maintenance staff and ensures equipment is performing efficiently
• Represents the city’s water pollution control division at conferences, meetings, training workshop sessions, continuing education seminars, and events and interacts with the public and vendors
• Performs related work as required

• Associates’s degree in related field and
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in Wastewater treatment and sludge processing or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations

• Iowa Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment license or ability to obtain within 1 year from hire date

• Iowa Grade 3 Wastewater Treatment License

• Methods, practices, techniques, equipment, tools, materials and supplies used in water and sludge treatment and operational maintenance and repair
• Safety regulations, protocols, principles, practices and procedures

• Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders using both technical and non-technical language 
• Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments

• Train, assign, motivate, supervise and evaluate the work of others.
• Read and interpret blueprints and plans.
• Work cooperatively and develop and maintain effective working relationships