Wastewater Facilities Senior Manager (Operations Manager)

City of Chandler•Chandler, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Chandler Public Works & Utilities Department is hiring a Wastewater Facilities Senior Manager to supervise, manage, and lead the activities and operations of the Wastewater Division. The role oversees fiscal and budgetary functions, capital improvement planning and management, personnel functions, goal setting, and policy making alongside the Assistant Director and Director. It is a full-time, exempt, on-site position serving at the pleasure of the Public Works & Utilities Director and the City Manager, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Utilities Division operates and maintains the City's water, wastewater, and reclaimed water infrastructure, including one water facility, one brine reduction facility, and three wastewater facilities. The City treats over 64 million gallons of fresh water and over 30 million gallons of wastewater daily, and uses advanced treatment processes to recycle industrial wastewater for industrial reuse. Applicants must meet the stated education, experience, certification, and driver's license requirements or have an equivalent combination of experience and training. Employment is contingent on acceptable pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, reference and driving record checks, and fingerprinting with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Sanitary, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Public Health, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the necessary knowledge and abilities.
Eight years of progressively responsible experience in water or wastewater treatment, including three years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the necessary knowledge and abilities.
ADEQ Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment Certification.
ADEQ Grade 4 Wastewater Collection Certification.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to provide the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Successful pre-employment drug and alcohol test screen, reference check, and driving record check; fingerprinting with successful results is required as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with reclaimed water systems.
Experience working with municipal budgeting.
Experience utilizing CMMS systems, GIS platforms, asset management software, and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, contractors, elected officials, regulatory agencies, and members of the public.

Responsibilities

Supervise, manage, and lead the activities and operations of the Wastewater Division.
Oversee fiscal and budgetary functions.
Oversee capital improvement planning and management.
Oversee personnel functions.
Participate in goal setting and policy making alongside the Assistant Director and Director.

Benefits

Up to 8 hours of paid time off annually to volunteer in the community.
Three medical plans, along with dental and vision coverage.
130 hours of paid vacation accrued in the first year, available for use immediately following accrual.
96 hours of paid sick leave accrued in the first year, available for use immediately following accrual.
12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break leave at the end of 2026.
Arizona State Retirement System membership with a 100% city contribution match.
City contributions of 1% of gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation.
Employee Wellness program with a $350 incentive.
Professional development opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually.
Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership.
Flexible schedule and remote work options when available.