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Water-Wastewater Superintendent
City of Chadron
(population 6,000)
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications
Closing date: Interviews began the week of June 9. Open until filled.

Responsibilities:

Supervise the operations of:

  • 4 mgd water treatment plant'
  • Wellfield operations
  • Transmission mains
  • Pump stations
  • Water distribution system
  • SCADA system
  • Wastewater collection system
  • Wastewater treatment lagoons (aerobic)
  • Municipal swimming pool
  • Utility billing and collections
  • Snow removal at the municipal airport

Requirements:

  • Four-year college degree in biology, chemistry or other similar environmental sciences, and three years responsible charge of a public water supply; or
  • High school diploma and a minimum of six years of responsible charge of public water system using typical surface water treatment techniques.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Grade 2 Nebraska Water Operator's license or the ability to obtain one within six months of employment.
  • Wastewater treatment certification upon completion of the new mechanical wastewater treatment facility.
  • Pre-employment drug test and background check.

Preference given to candidates with a current Grade 1 or 2 Nebrska Water Operator license, a Grade 6 (backflow) certification and recent surface water treatment experience.

Submit cover letter and resume to: Milo Rust, public works director, City of Chadron, PO Box 390, Chadron, NE 69337-0390; phone: 308.432.0506.

The City of Chadron is an EOE.


City Administrator
City of Plainview (population 1,353)
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications; fringe benefits
Closing date: Open until filled

The City of Plainview is seeking a city administrator to work with the mayor and four-member city council.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate, oversee and manage the operations of all city departments.

Requirements:

  • Prefer a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in public administration, business administration or related field.
  • Experience in municipal management desired to include general knowledge of electrical plants, distribution, water, sewer and zoning.
  • Knowledge of personnel management, budgeting, finance and economic development is desired.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Grant-writing ability.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Participatory leadership style.

Submit cover letter, resume and salary history to: Mayor, PO Box 693, Plainview, NE 68769-0757.