Stormwater Compliance Coordinator (Water Services Project Coordinator)

About This Position

Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country. We are emerging in the new economy with strength in high technology, manufacturing, bioscience research and advanced business services. Here at the City of Phoenix, we have more than 14,000 employees working across 35 departments. We strive to be an employer of choice by offering great benefits and opportunities for career growth and advancement, all we need is you!

The Water Services Department is seeking a Stormwater Compliance Coordinator (Water Services Project Coordinator). The Water Services Project Coordinator is assigned to the Environmental and Safety Division (ESD) in the Water Services Department (WSD). This position will report to the Environmental Programs Manager and is responsible for managing the Stormwater Section. This position will be responsible for the Stormwater Program and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) issued Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit in accordance with Federal, State and County rules, regulations, and requirements.

The Stormwater Compliance Coordinator Will

• Manage staff,
• Apply and assess rules and regulations for the WSD and the City,
• Develop policies and procedures,
• Prepare reports,
• Evaluate effectiveness of public outreach,
• Perform specialized project management and apply enforcement activities as necessary for program oversight.
  
  

As part of the Stormwater Program Management, the WSPC will work with various departments as the to ensure compliance with the MS4 Permit, including the Streets Department for operations and maintenance needs, capital improvements, GIS Mapping, and asset management of the stormwater infrastructure, Office of Environmental Programs, Public Works, Law, and other WSD sections such as Industrial Pretreatment, Engineering, Wastewater Sampling, and Wastewater Collections to meet Clean Water Act requirements.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, prioritize at short notice and recognize that meeting regulatory reporting deadlines is the top priority.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for the Clean Water Act. specifically relating to Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems.
• Understanding the City of Phoenix codes and requirements pertaining to stormwater management and system operations.
• Technical writing and review capabilities (e.g. policies, procedures, rules, and reports).
  
  

SALARY

Pay Range: $84,468.80 - $118,872.00 annually.

Hiring Range: $84,468.80 - $113,193.60 annually.

Pay Range Explanation

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• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
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Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
  
  

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of professional experience in a water and wastewater utility, including supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or a closely related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
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• The City job description can be found here.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience writing and applying policies, procedures, code, rules, or regulations related to stormwater management, water quality, and/or wastewater compliance.
• Experience identifying training needs and developing/implementing tailored training and development programs for a broad range of personnel.
• Conducting and evaluating the effectiveness of data collection and metric development.
• Direct supervisory experience in stormwater, wastewater, or water quality compliance.
• Experience conducting and evaluating the effectiveness of outreach programs.
• Management or supervisory experience in a large municipal environment.
• Field experience related to stormwater management programs.
  
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes June 12, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

How To Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Water Services Project Coord, JC:50830, ID# 61904, 05/29/2026, USM, JG, Benefits:007

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