Assistant Operations Manager, Wastewater

Job overview

The Assistant Operations Manager, Wastewater role is onsite in Alexandria, VA, and works a swing shift supporting afternoon, evening, and overnight staff. Compensation is $127,500–$145,500 per hour as stated in the listing. AlexRenew operates a wastewater utility serving Alexandria and parts of Fairfax County, treating wastewater to protect public health and the environment. The role supports daily operations at the water resource recovery facility and related infrastructure, coordinating staff, monitoring processes, and helping maintain safe, reliable, compliant service. It also supports training, maintenance coordination, emergency response, and operational reporting.

What you'll do

• Coordinate staffing, shift coverage, priorities, and handoffs
• monitor plant and collection-system processes using SCADA, reports, laboratory results, and inspections
• support staff coaching and training
• review operational and compliance records
• coordinate maintenance, shutdowns, projects, and equipment commissioning
• support emergency response and wet-weather operations
• promote safety practices
• assist with budgets, inventory, and operational reports
• serve as backup Operator in Responsible Charge, on call 24 hours per day.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant operations manager

wastewater

water resource recovery

scada

wastewater treatment

alexandria va

alexrenew

swing shift

class 1 wastewater operator license

on-call 24 hours

operations leadership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires a Virginia Wastewater Works Operator Class 1 License or ability to obtain it within one year; it specifies a swing shift and 24-hour on-call backup responsibility.

About the employer

City of Alexandria VA Sanitation Authority is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Offices. Sector: 92.