Division Manager - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

22h • 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 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.
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
• 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.
• Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
• The County requires pre-employment background checks.
• Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
• A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
• Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum t en (10) years operational experience within a Wastewater Conveyance System.
• Minimum f ive (5) years supervisory experience, including scheduling, discipline, and performance management.
• Minimum f ive (5) years experience and knowledge of mandated safety rules/regulations, including but not limited to: lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and traffic control.
• Minimum f ive (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

• Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

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