Water & Wastewater Resource Manager

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Water_Wastewater Resource Manager Job Posting

The City of Jarrell, Texas, is hiring a Water & Wastewater Resource Manager to lead and protect one of our most critical assets: our water future.
This is a full-time, in-person position reporting directly to the City Manager — offering an exceptional opportunity to guide strategic water and wastewater decisions, represent the City in wholesale and retail negotiations, and directly influence our infrastructure development in one of the fastest-growing cities in Central Texas.

Note to All Applicants:
“We’re looking for a professional who recognizes the urgency and opportunity of supporting a growing city like Jarrell — and who’s ready to contribute meaningfully from day one. We strongly encourage candidates to familiarize themselves with the City’s current water and wastewater challenges and come prepared to discuss real-world ideas in a scenario-based interview. While prior knowledge isn’t required, those who demonstrate initiative and preparation tend to thrive in our organization.”
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To be considered for this position, please complete an Application for Employment and return it to:
City of Jarrell
ATTN: Dianne Peace
161 Town Center Blvd.
Jarrell Texas 76537

Or by email to Dianne Peace, City Secretary.

This position is open until filled. For any questions, please contact Dianne Peace at (512) 746-4593, ext. 121.
To apply for this job email your details to d.peace@cityofjarrell.com

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What You’ll Do:
• Negotiate Water Agreements: Lead negotiations for wholesale and retail water and wastewater supply agreements (purchase and sale), ensuring long-term resilience and affordability.
• Infrastructure Oversight: Coordinate planning, engineering, and phasing for transmission, treatment, storage, and reuse infrastructure — balancing capacity with development patterns.
• Regulatory Navigation: Ensure all work complies with state and federal standards including TCEQ, EPA, FEMA, TMRS, and Texas Water Code — including coordination with MUDs, CCNs, and ETJ considerations.
• Risk & Resource Strategy: Analyze and recommend how best to secure water and wastewater resources that meet current and projected needs, including fiscal modeling and capacity forecasting.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with developers, engineers, legal teams, and consultants to align utility strategy with growth management and community expectations.
• Department Building: Lay the foundation for a future Utilities team — establishing procedures, documentation, and relationships that will scale as the city grows.

What We’re Looking For:
• Minimum Qualifications:
o Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, or related field.
o E.I.T. or P.E. licensure in Texas required (or ability to obtain in 6 months).
o 4+ years (E.I.T.) or 6+ years (P.E.) in water/wastewater negotiations, design, or public utility management.
o Experience with drainage/flood control, reclaim/reuse systems, and water master planning preferred.
• The Ideal Candidate Will Be:
o Mission-driven, collaborative, and able to hit the ground running.
o Adept at reading agreements, identifying municipal risk, and turning high-level goals into executable strategies.
o Familiar with Central Texas water supply dynamics, regional wholesale markets, and the challenges of small but rapidly growing cities.
o Comfortable managing relationships with MUDs, utility providers, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
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Salary & Benefits:
• E.I.T. Range: $90,000 – $100,000
• P.E. Range: $115,000 – $125,000
(Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications)
• Benefits Include:
o TMRS Retirement (7% employee contribution with 2:1 City match)
o Medical/Dental/Vision insurance options
o 13 Paid Holidays + generous PTO accruals
o Professional development support