Wastewater Technical Services Manager

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

12h

About The Position

The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department is seeking a Technical Services Manager to serve as the technical lead for technical services, engineering design, and construction activities. In this position, you will work closely with conveyance operators, stakeholders, and design engineers to make practical design and construction decisions. The position also works to ensure projects are safe, compliant, constructible, and aligned with long-term wastewater and reclamation goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree of Science from an accredited college or university with a major in s STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) discipline or a closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of experience in either water pollution control, project management, industrial facility operations and maintenance, engineering or water/wastewater industry technical consulting INCLUDING two years of supervisory or management experience. (Possession of current Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 4 Wastewater or Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification may substitute for Bachelors degree) (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• OR: Four years with Pima County as a Wastewater Operations & Maintenance Supervisor II, Wastewater Operations Manager, Wastewater Planning Manager, or related position as determined by the department head, INCLUDING one year of supervisory experience.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in science from an accredited college or university with a major in s STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics).
• Experience in the preparation and/or review of wastewater facilities engineering design packages.
• Experience in project management, contracts, budgets, and schedule management.
• Experience in customer service and outreach, with experience in multi-agency design deliverables and comprehensive project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and manages the activities of professional and technical personnel engaged in specialized wastewater process operations
• Coordinates engineering evaluations and reviews activities with various city and County departments, private utilities and firms, and state or federal agencies
• Analyzes and determines effectiveness of treatment processes and ensures RWRD’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines
• Develops wastewater process control policies, procedures, and standards in conformance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Develops process improvements, writes technical reports and white papers
• Plans, reviews, and prepares reports and proposals for new projects
• Responds to public requests for information and resolves complaints
• Develops departmental budget, performs return on investment evaluations, and monitors contracts and expenditures
• Advises on all matters pertaining to wastewater design, process control, odor control, energy usage, and systems troubleshooting
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned personnel
• May provide expert testimony in court cases involving permit appeals and groundwater degradation issues
• Develops general control narrative outlines and basic P&IDs, evaluates existing control narratives for functionality and efficiency, and revises control parameters as required.

Benefits

• Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
• Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
• Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
• In addition, a County-wide employee recognition program rewards employees who exemplify the County values of being accountable, respectful and ethical as well as providing great customer service.

What This Job Offers

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