Wastewater Treatment Manager

At Scottsdale Water, we pride ourselves on delivering superior quality water and service to the Scottsdale community. Our employees ensure a safe, sustainable drinking water system, operate an innovative water reclamation system and help Scottsdale Water consistently maintain its position as one of the nation’s most advanced and efficient water utilities.

We value our employees and challenge them to constantly improve how we do business. Our team is made up of professionals from all disciplines – engineering, finance, operations, laboratory science, chemistry, public relations, hydrology, customer service, electrical, maintenance and so much more.

About The Position:
This position manages the overall operation of the wastewater treatment operations area in such a manner as to meet all Local, State and Federal requirements.  Responsible for the efficient, safe and economical operation of the Water Campus Water Reclamation Plant (WRP), Advanced Water Treatment (AWT) Plant, Gainey Ranch (WRP) Water Reclamation Plant and the Desert Mountain and Reclaimed Water Distribution System (RWDS).
 
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The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/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 457 Retirement Plans through Nationwide
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
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Please Note: Based on the needs of the city, this position has been reposted Open Continuously with weekly review of applications; it will closes when a sufficient number of applications have been received. If you have already submitted an application, you do not need to reapply to be considered.

Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.  
 
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
 

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen 

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The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Five years of operation and maintenance of a large complex wastewater treatment facilities.
• Experience with advanced computerized systems utilized in the control and monitoring of wastewater treatment facilities.
• One year of Lead or Supervisory experience
• An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

 Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirement

• Must have upon hire or promotion and maintain a Grade 4 Operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) in Wastewater Treatment.
• Preferred: An additional Grade 3 or Grade 4 Operator certification from ADEQ within the discipline of Water Treatment. 
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

• Supervises employees and coordinates personnel-related activities, to include but not limited to: training, approved work schedules, recommending/approving personnel actions, coaching and counseling, establishing performance goals, and writing performance evaluations.
• Performs highly technical work including organizing, directing and reviewing all activities related to the City wastewater treatment system including the operation of the Water Campus, WRP, AWT, Gainey Ranch WRP, Desert Mountain and Reclaimed Water Distribution System (RWDS).
• Develops and supervises the application of techniques and methods in various process controls to increase the efficiency of the facilities operation.
• Reviews comprehensive reports and provides detailed information and recommendations to the Water Reclamation Services Director.
• Develops, justifies and implements various reports associated with the Wastewater Treatment Facilities.
• Prepares the annual operation budget for the wastewater treatment.
• Meets with city staff and consultants to determine if high cost items, such as electricity and chemicals are being consumed in the most cost effective manner.
• Prioritizes and schedules all skilled field work, orders and maintains an adequate inventory of spare mechanical parts, and maintains preventative maintenance schedule of mechanical components and overall system equipment.
• Supports the administration for various contracts, chemicals odor monitoring, equipment maintenance on specialized equipment used in the treatment process, landscape maintenance.
• Develops plans and procedures for proper sampling of the treatment system to evaluate such things as water quality.
• Reviews all plans for upgrades, new construction projects and replacement projects that affect the operation of the facilities.
• Prepares comprehensive reports necessary to provide information as required by Local, State or Federal regulatory agencies.
• Directs research and development of new processes or techniques in order to maintain an efficient operation.
• Ensures staff compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Ensures adherence to established safety procedures, monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Provides solutions in the more difficult technical or public relations problems.
• Conducts facility tours as required.
   

• Work is performed in a City office environment and treatment plant facility.
• Moves and lifts up to 50 pounds both short and long distances.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
• Travel to/from various City locations.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Salary : $86,382 - $125,590