About This Position
Position Type: Full Time
Reports To: General Manager
Hours:
7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Full-time (40 hours / week), exempt, nonunion position
Salary Range: $114,627 – $143,284; commensurate with qualifications
Benefits:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D
- Health Saving Account
- Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and Deferred Compensation
- Paid vacation, sick leave (ESST) and holidays
Role Overview:
The Manager of Water Distribution serves as part of the senior management team and reports directly to the General Manager. This position is responsible for the administration, direct supervision, operation, maintenance, and strategic direction of the water distribution system. The Manager provides leadership to ensure the safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant operation of the utility’s water facilities and infrastructure while planning for current and future water system needs.
Desired Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should have at least five years of progressively responsible experience in the water utility industry, demonstrating strong technical, operational, administrative, and supervisory capabilities. A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field is required. The successful candidate must possess, or obtain within one year of employment, a Class B Water Supply System Operator Certificate and a valid driver’s license. Strong knowledge of infrastructure planning and maintenance, regulatory compliance, budgeting, project and construction management, personnel administration, and utility strategic planning is preferred. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success in this position.
About ALP Utilities & Alexandria:
ALP Utilities is located in beautiful Alexandria, in the heart of lake country in West Central Minnesota, ALP is a not-for-profit, public power utility with the mission of “Going above and beyond to improve the communities we serve through operational excellence.” ALP employs 35 professionals and serves roughly 11,000 electric and 4,500 water customers. ALP is a financially sound utility with annual revenues exceeding $35 million and current bond ratings of Fitch AA- and Moody’s A1.
The community of Alexandria serves as the county seat of Douglas County. The city population is roughly 15,000 within city limits, but the unique layout of over 300 lakes in the county makes the service area closer to 35,000 people. It’s a perfect balance of size that offers quiet and quaint relaxation, while also possessing comfortable full services and all the best shopping, dining and overnight accommodations. While all the lakes and woods provide great outdoor opportunities, Alexandria also has a thriving Downtown district, excellent trails, plenty of arts, museums, parks, wineries and breweries.
Application Instructions
Interested parties should email the following to Kirsten Berger at [email protected]
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- At least three professional references or letters of recommendation
Applications will be accepted until September 25th, 2026, or until the position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity: ALP Utilities does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.