Division Manager - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

5d • $96,200 - $144,289 • Onsite

About The Position

This senior management position, located within Regional Wastewater Reclamation’s Conveyance Division, is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of 3600+ miles of conveyance system and 40+ field staff. As the division manager, core responsibilities include budget and financial performance, operational oversight, team leadership, communication, and process improvement. If you are a leader and ready to make a difference in the community, the Conveyance Division is where you want to be. Join our team! This position requires a current ADEQ Grade 4 Collections Certification at time of application. This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration, environmental science, or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND five years of related professional experience, INCLUDING two years of supervisory experience.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• Some positions require an Arizona Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) with tanker endorsement.
• Depending on area of assignment, some positions require either a valid Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment or Wastewater Collection System Operator certification.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum ten (10) years operational experience within a Wastewater Conveyance System.
• Minimum five (5) years supervisory experience, including scheduling, discipline, and performance management.
• Minimum five (5) years experience and knowledge of mandated safety rules/regulations, including but not limited to: lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and traffic control.
• Minimum five (5) years experience utilizing a computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) program such as Infor IPS/ Maximo to schedule, track, and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic direction and leadership for the assigned division within the Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD);
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of services provided by assigned division and assures compliance with applicable federal, state, county, and related laws, rules and regulations;
• Develops long-/short-term goals and related planning for the division;
• Develops and administers budgets for assigned division, and provides input to the Departmental budget processes;
• Resolves problems/issues arising from operations of subordinate units;
• Participates in or acts as Departmental representative for, various committees, task forces, boards and commissions;
• Coordinates division operations with other internal divisions, County agencies, departments, and outside agencies;
• Supervises, trains and evaluates subordinate professional, paraprofessional and technical staff, to include contractors;
• Researches, analyzes and make recommendations to supervisors, client departments and employees to identify and resolve problems through application of appropriate County rules, policies and procedures;
• Conducts research, investigations, analysis and documentation of confidential and contentious issues and situations and recommends remedial actions to the Director;
• Monitors contractual agreements and services, and prepares requests for and analyzes proposals received for area of responsibility;
• May represent or act on behalf of the Department Director for own area of responsibility and as directed.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• generous health insurance coverage
• retirement plans
• flexible work schedules
• generous family leave policy
• wellness programs
• opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager