Water Operations Manager

Water Operations Manager

Non-Union position
WTR-Water Services Management Staff-King Water; Coupeville,Washington (US-WA)
Regular FT, Exempt
Posting # 5720

About NW Natural Water

NW Natural Water owns and operates water and wastewater utilities in communities throughout Washington, Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Texas. Since 2018, we have acquired more than 30 utilities and today serve more than 190,000 people via 76,000 connections.

About the Whidbey Island Team

Our Whidbey Island operations team plays a critical role in delivering safe, reliable water service to residential, agricultural, and commercial customers throughout Whidbey Island and portions of Island, Skagit, and Snohomish counties. With a local presence dating back to 1991, our team is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of vital water infrastructure while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a direct impact on the communities you serve while working alongside a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you.

What we offer:

Health & Wellness –

• Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
• Free access to an online wellness resources platform

Work Life Balance –

• Accrue up to 15 Vacation Days annually
• 13 paid holidays
• 3 weeks paid parental leave

Financial –

• Competitive 401K company contribution and match
• 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement

Base salary range: $86,674.00-$138,678.00 per year, depending on qualifications

Application Process:To be considered for this position, submit a complete electronic application including cover letter and resume via our website.

https://www.careers.nwnatural.com/nwnaturalwater

Deadline:10/6/26

Disclosure: We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations. NW Natural Water participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

E-Verify Information
NW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

All applications must be submitted through NW Natural Water’s Electronic Application System. Resumes submitted via email, fax or mail will not be accepted in lieu of an electronic application.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

NW Natural Water does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural Water valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural Water HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural Water. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural Water as a result of the referral or through other means.