Assistant Chief Plant Operator - Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment Facility - Portsmouth, NH

Date Posted: July 08, 2025 | End Date: October 31, 2025
County: Other / Outside Maine
Job Type: Water & Wastewater

Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment Facility in Portsmouth, NH is hiring for an Assistant Chief Plant Operator!

Position performs responsible technical process control and supervisory work in the daily maintenance of the City’s water and/or wastewater infrastructure.  Provides for the proper functioning of the facilities. Acts as Chief Plant Operator in the absence of Chief.

Qualifications:
We’re looking for candidates with a NH Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade III license, or an equivalent certification from another state.

The City offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes retirement paid time off including vacation, holidays, medical & dental insurance flexible spending account, professional development career growth longevity incentives and more!

Starting salary range is $76,528.34- $93,020.67 a year per the Supervisory Management Alliance (SMA) Working Agreement.  Detailed information about the SMA Working Agreement including salary schedule and benefits can be found here: https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/hr/employment-contracts    

Learn more about why our employees enjoy working with City of Portsmouth by watching this video: Working for the City of Portsmouth

To review the full job description and to apply, please follow this link: https://cop.criterionhcm.com/jobs/481/1/#1041