Job Description
City of Detroit Lakes Public Utilities
Job Title: Water Reclamation Supervisor
Salary Range: $103,272.00 ($49.65/hr.) – $135,324.80 ($65.06/hr.)
Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Application Deadline: 4:30 PM on February 20, 2026
About the Role:
Detroit Lakes, MN a thriving and vibrant community with excellent amenities and an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise is seeking a qualified individual for the position of a Full-Time Water Reclamation Supervisor within its Public Utilities department, due to a recent retirement. Detroit Lakes Water Reclamation Facility is a state-of-the-art Membrane Biological Reactor facility and is operating in its fifth year. It is fully operational, provides excellent treatment results and meets extremely low nutrient discharge limits.
This is a Management position within the Utilities and requires a minimum of 5 years Supervisory experience with considerable experience in a municipal setting. Qualifications include at a minimum a Minnesota Class A wastewater license and MPCA Type IV bio-solids license. Please provide all information regarding work history, certifications, licenses and other relevant skills and education when applying.
Qualifications:
Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in a municipal utility setting
Minnesota Class A Wastewater License
MPCA Type IV Bio-Solids License
Please include detailed information regarding your work history, certifications, licenses, education, and relevant skills when submitting your application.
How to Apply:
Submit your cover letter, resume, city application, and applicable licensure:
Submitting a HireClick profile alone does not meet the City’s application requirements. Applicants must download and complete the City of Detroit Lakes application from the City website and submit it online, by email, or by mail as outlined below.
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