Jonathan Koch
Muscatine,IA
Summary
Results-oriented director of water resource recovery facilities specializing in regulatory compliance and budget management. Demonstrated success in overseeing complex operations and enhancing processes for sustainable wastewater management. Expertise in optimizing resource allocation to achieve operational efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Water Resource Recovery
City of Muscatine
Muscatine, IA
05.2010 - 02.2026
- Managed operational, financial, and personnel activities for City's 5 MGD plant, ensuring effective resource utilization.
- Prepared budgets for 7 internal departments including storm water.
- Established short-term and long-term goals alongside new program development to enhance service delivery.
- Directed operations and maintenance of plant and 23 lift stations, optimizing system reliability and performance.
- Assured compliance with State and Federal permit limits
Operations Manager
Alberts Water and Wastewater Services
Fort Collins, Colorado
03.2001 - 05.2010
- Managed operations and maintenance of 70+ water, wastewater, and industrial wastewater facilities across Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico.
- Conducted sampling and laboratory analysis to ensure optimal process control.
- Executed various treatment processes, including SBR, RBC, lagoons, and activated sludge systems.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Iowa State University
Ames, IA12-1994
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Muscatine Community College
Muscatine, IA05-1991
Skills
- Water resource management
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
- Program development
- Process optimization
- Budget preparation
Certification
State of Iowa Grade IV Wastewater Operator License
Accomplishments
City awarded the WEF Project Excellence Award for the Muscatine Organics Recycling program I developed.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director Water Resource Recovery
City of Muscatine
05.2010 - 02.2026
Operations Manager
Alberts Water and Wastewater Services
03.2001 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Iowa State University
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Muscatine Community College