Deputy Director of Water Quality & Treatment

The hiring range for this position is $157,758 - $197,198 per year.

The deadline to submit applications is August 19th, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

The Deputy Director of Water Quality and Treatment plans, organizes, and implements comprehensive strategies and procedures for the Water Quality and Treatment programs critical to the City's water, wastewater, and stormwater areas under the direction of the Assistant General Manager of Water Operations. 

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. 

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, management, business administration or directly related field.  

• At least 7 years progressively responsible directly related experience in a full-service water utility. 
• At least 3 years supervisory/managerial experience in a full-service water utility. 
• At least 2 years division-level managerial experience in a full-service water utility. 

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and operating requirements of a full-service water utility. 
• Financial management and regulatory requirements. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, and elected officials. 
• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy. 
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Establish and fulfill goals and objectives. 
• Direct and effectively supervise a large diverse workforce. 
• Administer budgets. 

• Strong interpersonal, decision making, and managerial skills. 
• Licenses and Certifications Required:   
• Colorado Driver's License with a good driving record. 
• Treatment certifications preferred. 

WORKING CONDITIONS  

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel. 

• Sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds. 
• Occasional walking and standing. 
• Vision to read and interpret reports and other written documents. 
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens. 

• Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment. 

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel and menu driven databases as a part of the library automated systems 
• This position may require the incumbent to regularly use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment. 

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.