Water Treatment Plant Supervisor
Coos Bay - North Bend Water Board
Coos Bay, Oregon
Salary: $94,308 - $120,364
Total compensation package valued at up to $150,000. Benefits include a $5,000 moving allowance, 5% salary increase following 6-month probation period, and an employer-funded retirement contribution of 9% of salary annually, no employee contribution required, with matching up to 13%.
Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston, and surrounding areas make up a diverse area of historic charm, natural beauty and outdoor adventure known as Oregon’s Adventure Coast. The area offers untamed expanse to the Southern Oregon Coastal Wilderness that includes the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, long stretches of sandy beach, and forested hikes nearby. Close access to rivers, lakes, Coos Bay, and the Pacific Ocean make the region a perfect playground for water sports and exploration. A short 10-minute drive out of town will immerse you in the beauty of Cape Arago and Shore Acres State Park which offer some of the most beautiful views and hiking on the Southern Oregon Coast. The urban areas of Coos Bay and North Bend also offer an artistic and historic bayside that is home to a multitude of historic buildings, theaters, shops, restaurants, galleries, and parks.
The Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board is the largest water utility along the Oregon Coast and has 42 employees that work to manage the source of supply, treatment, distribution, and customer service, including billing and collection, to approximately 35,000 people in the Coos Bay and North Bend areas. The Water Board operates on a $10 million budget that includes operations and maintenance for two large lake reservoirs and dams, a 12 MGD (million gallons per day) water treatment plant, 250+ miles of water main, 18 dunal production wells, and 13,600 service accounts. The budget also includes over $2.6 million in capital improvement projects on an annual basis across all departments.
The Operations Division includes 21 employees that are responsible for the day-to-day operation and upkeep of the treatment and distribution systems of the Water Board. The Operations Division has a budget of approximately $5 million to provide clean drinking water to customers and manages the Water Board source reservoirs. The division also manages and operates the Pony Creek Water Treatment Plant that serves the community with approximately 4 MGD.
Working under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Water Treatment Plant Supervisor directs the operation of the Water Treatment Section, including well field production, water plant operation and maintenance, source water protection, and reservoir and dam operation and maintenance. The Water Treatment Plant Supervisor oversees daily operations to ensure compliance with utility, state, and federal water quality standards, and is responsible for maintaining treatment facilities, reservoirs, and dams; managing source water and wellfield protection plans; and supervising the water quality laboratory. This role involves preparing technical reports, managing budgets and inventory, and ensuring safety in accordance with federal and Oregon OSHA standards.
Education & Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in water treatment plant operation and maintenance, and graduation from high school or possession of a GED, plus an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, environmental studies or a related field is required. A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, environmental studies or a related field, and Oregon Grade III Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification at the time of hire, along with experience with maintenance management programs and Microsoft application software is preferred. Candidates must possess a driver’s license upon hire, obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days, and have an acceptable driving record. Candidates holding a comparable certification from another state, or an Oregon Grade II working toward Grade III, are encouraged to apply. The selected candidate will have up to 12 months to secure an Oregon Grade III Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate. The position serves as Technical Director of the Water Board’s state certified microbiological laboratory under Oregon Department of Health Services rules.
For a complete position profile, full job description, benefits summary, and to apply, visit the Prothman Company at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. The Coos Bay - North Bend Water Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by November 29, 2026. (Applications reviewed as submitted. Open until filled.)
