The City of Mountain Home is accepting applications for Manager – Plant Operations (Water and Wastewater) within the Public Works – Water Department. This senior leadership position is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of the City’s Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, directly safeguarding public health and environmental quality. The Manager directs and coordinates both day-to-day and long-term plant operations, providing strategic oversight of project delivery, budgeting, staffing, training, supervision, emergency response planning, and regulatory compliance. This role plays a key part in maintaining uninterrupted service, meeting state and federal requirements, responding effectively to system emergencies, and ensuring that treatment facilities operate efficiently, sustainably, and in alignment with the City’s long-term infrastructure and service goals.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of ten (10) years of supervisory or management experience, including five (5) or more years in water and/or wastewater utilities. A bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, Environmental Science, or a related field, along with specialized water or wastewater operations training, is preferred. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, successfully pass a background check, and be available for on-call responsibilities 24/7, including nights, weekends, and emergency situations. Work is performed in both office and field environments and may involve exposure to infectious or contagious diseases, chemicals, dirt, grease, and extreme temperatures, as well as physical activities such as lifting and working in confined spaces. To apply, please send resumes to sedwards@cityofmountainhome.com. Position closes January 23, 2026.