Water Utilities Supervisor

WATER UTILITIES SUPERVISOR

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on Thursday, February 1, 2024.

Salary Range:

$39.22 - $52.35 Hourly

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
• 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 – Thursday, 4:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (4/10 Flex Schedule)

Job Number:

RC#901995

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to coordinate the installation, maintenance and repair of the City’s water distribution, wastewater collection and stormwater collection systems. To coordinate related activities and projects and identify and resolve issues related to daily water distribution, wastewater collection and stormwater collection systems operations and maintenance. Manage and administer related contracts and perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks related to assigned area of responsibility.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, organize and supervise work groups involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains, water valves, fire hydrants, water service lines and meter vaults and boxes.
• Select, train, motivate and oversee staff; track, assign and oversee the work of staff; establish schedules and methods for work performed and ensure adherence to proper workgroup procedures and policies.
• Review organizational goals and objectives; evaluate operations and activities in assigned areas of responsibility and recommend improvements and modifications.
• Interpret, explain and enforce federal, state, county and city laws, rules, codes and regulations concerning Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and ADEQ to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Produce, review and approve final written reports; ensure reports are distributed to appropriate parties.
• Review and comment on Engineering plans to ensure they meet workgroup standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Requires four (4) years of experience in the installation, maintenance and/or repair of water and/or wastewater system assets for a utility. Including, one (1) year supervisory or lead responsibility experience

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 an associate degree from an accredited college or university in water or wastewater treatment, public administration, environmental science or a degree related to the core functions of this position.

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).

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)
  • Grade 3 Water Distribution System Operator Certification
  • Grade 3 Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification
• Possession of, or required to obtain within twelve (12) months an ADEQ
  • Grade 4 Water Distribution System Operator Certification and
  • Grade 4 Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification.
  
  

• Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement 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
• Post offer/pre-employment physical

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Non- Exempt which means employees are 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.