Water Utilities Operations Manager

WATER UTILITIES OPERATIONS MANAGER

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on 12/28/2023.

Annual Salary Range:

$112,782 - $150,564

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pay Increases occur in July
• 13 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for 16 hours of additional Paid Leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Municipal Utilities / Water Utilities

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Job Number:

RC#901988

DESCRIPTION

The Water Utilities Operations Manager will manage the Utility Services section within the Municipal Utilities Department.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Select, train, motivate, track, assign, and oversee the work of staff; establish schedules and methods for work performed; and ensure adherence to proper workgroup procedures and policies;
• Monitor and prepare section-level budgets and supervise cost analyses and budget requests;
• Develop, coordinate, and author policies, procedures, and programs relating to the implementation of system operations according to City ordinances and state, local, and federal regulations;
• Analyze data, complete feasibility studies, review designs for system modifications, review plans, and administer contracts;
• Oversee preventative maintenance planning and ensure generally accepted industry asset management standards are used;
• Assist with development of in-service and on-the-job training strategies for staff;
• Investigate and resolve technical or public relations problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Requires four (4) years of operational, regulatory, infrastructure planning, or asset management experience in a water and/or wastewater utility, including two (2) years of recent supervisory level responsibility.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Requires the equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in chemistry, civil engineering, environmental science, bacteriology, biology, water or wastewater treatment, public administration or degree related to the core functions of this position. A master’s degree is preferred.

The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

Certification, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of two (2) Grade 2 Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Certifications (or reciprocity) in Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, Water Treatment, and/or Wastewater Treatment.
• Possession of an ADEQ Grade 4 Water Distribution Operator Certification and Wastewater Collection Operator Certification is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history background investigation
• Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Exempt – not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the Tempe Supervisors’ Association (TSA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.