Gjøvik municipality is facing one of the most exciting development periods in water and wastewater for many years. We will be building a new backup waterworks at Biri, upgrading treatment plants, replacing water and wastewater pipes and strengthening our work with stormwater, operations and emergency preparedness. The master plan for water and wastewater has been adopted - and the financial framework is in place.

Now we are looking for a confident and development-oriented manager who wants to help realize the plans.

This is a key role with great social responsibility. As a water and wastewater manager, you will have a central position in the development of critical infrastructure that affects both residents and businesses - every single day.

About the position

You will have overall responsibility for water and wastewater services in the municipality, with professional, personnel and financial responsibility for a business with approximately 30 employees. The business is part of technical operations, and you will be part of a competent and interdisciplinary management environment.

You will follow up goals and measures in the water and wastewater master plan, and work closely with the development department in the implementation of projects. The role also involves case preparation and dialogue with political leadership.

Tasks:

• Overall management of the water and wastewater services.
• Strategic planning of projects.
• Financial management, budget follow-up and reporting
• Administration and public case management
• Interaction with administrative and political leadership
• Maintain HSE and focus on the development of the service.

We are looking for you who:

• Have management experience with personnel responsibility
• Have relevant higher education (minimum bachelor's degree)
• Have an understanding of public administration, financial management and political processes
• Experience in water and wastewater operations is desirable

Personal qualities we value:

• You are a clear and inclusive leader
• You work in a structured and systematic way
• You have implementation skills and are able to translate plans into action
• You communicate well
• You are motivated by the social mission

With us you get:

• An exciting and socially important management position
• A solid professional environment with a high level of expertise
• Modern work premises in a newly renovated town hall
• Good pension and insurance schemes through the municipal national pension fund (KLP)
• Salary by agreement

Exempt public access must be justified:

Gjøvik municipality practices additional public access, cf. Section 11 of the Freedom of Information Act.

This means that all applicants are included on the public list of applicants. There must be special circumstances to be granted an exemption, cf. Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act.

Application:

All applications must be submitted electronically via our application system.

We want a diverse work environment and encourage all qualified people to apply regardless of gender, ethnic background, religion, disability and age.

Link to application form: Apply here