EMPLOYMENT / PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Vacancy No.: 26-289-3
Title of Position: Collection System Program Manager Warwick Sewer Authority
Salary Range: $94,082 – $114,925 annually, 40 hours per week
Date Posted: October 16, 2026 Deadline for Applying: October 29, 2026
Remarks: This is a Classified, Exempt, Salary Position. Examination Weight: 100% Education and Experience
Summary & Duties: Responsible for all aspects of the sewer collections system including capacity management and operations and maintenance of the system. Works under the general direction of the Executive Director, Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent with considerable latitude to exercise independent judgment.
- Manages the wastewater collection system operations and maintenance including capacity analysis, inspections, preventative maintenance, emergency response and repairs, miscellaneous sewer extensions; odors, blockages and other problems with the collection system and major capital improvements.
- Plans and executes preventative maintenance program for the wastewater collection system including video inspections, routine flushing, root removal, and identifying vulnerabilities in the collection system.
- Establishes yearly goals and monitors performance.
- Creates and maintains an inventory of infrastructure assets, and plans and implements a capital improvement program for collection system repairs, replacements, and improvements.
- Manages the collection system Infiltration/Inflow elimination program.
- Develops and updates a Collections System Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manual and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) for all collection system functions, and Sanitary Sewer Standards for new construction and repairs.
- Creates schedules for sewer inspectors in coordination with Senior Field Inspector to ensure adequate resources are dedicated to collection system maintenance.
- Supports collection system inspectors during times of high volume of work; operates and maintains all collection system inspection and maintenance equipment, including flow monitoring equipment.
- Other related duties may be assigned.
Education & Experience: Associate of arts or science in a pertinent field of study and a minimum of five years of experience in a position responsible for wastewater field operations, maintenance and management of a collection system; or a combination of substantially equivalent education and experience. Preference may be given to candidates with CCTV pipe inspection, wastewater flushing equipment experience.
Licenses or Certifications Required: Must possess and maintain as a condition of continued employment a state issued driver’s license. Must possess or acquire, within 1.5 years of employment, a Grade IV Wastewater Collection System Certification and maintain certification as a condition of employment. Also, must possess a Pipe Assessment Certification Program certificate or acquire same within one year of hire.
The City of Warwick offers a robust menu of employer provided benefits to include individual and family health and dental insurance; paid time off to include holidays, vacation, personal time and sick leave; pension, life insurance, and optional, supplemental retirement plans. https://www.warwickri.gov/personnel-department/webforms/submit-application-or-resume
THE CITY OF WARWICK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Special Requirements Must possess and maintain as a condition of continued employment a state issued driver’s license. Must possess or acquire, within 1.5 years of employment, a Grade IV Wastewater Collection System Certification and maintain certification as a condition of employment. Also, must possess a Pipe Assessment Certification Program certificate or acquire same within one year of hire.