Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

3d • $93,392 - $140,067

About The Position

Pima County Reginal Wastewater Reclamation Department is seeking candidates for the position of Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager. This high level position is responsible for overseeing the management, operations, and maintenance of one or more treatment plants. This is a leadership role, and the ideal candidates should possess a Grade 4 ADEQ Wastewater Operators License and have ample operations and supervisory experience, preferably with direct technical and leadership experience and strong troubleshooting skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil or sanitary engineering, biological science, chemistry, environmental science or environmental engineering or a closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND five years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a major secondary wastewater treatment facility, INCLUDING two years which must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• OR: Current Arizona registration as a Professional Engineer with proficiency in sanitary engineering AND four years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a major secondary wastewater treatment facility, INCLUDING two years which must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• OR: Four years of experience with Pima County as a Wastewater Technical Services Manager, Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor, Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Manager, or Wastewater Operations Manager or similar level position working in the operation and maintenance of a major secondary or advanced wastewater treatment facility.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• Operations positions in this class require an ADEQ WW Treatment Grade 4 certification at the time of hire. If an applicant has an equivalent certification from another state, certification through reciprocity with ADEQ must be obtained within 3 months of hire or promotion.
• All positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum two (2) years supervisory management of a grade 4 wastewater treatment facility.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in budgeting, forecasting expenses, and associated fiscal accountability for plant operations.
• Minimum ten (10) years experience in the operation and troubleshooting of wastewater treatment processes.
• Experience communicating in public speaking, technical writing, and report preparation.

Responsibilities

• Administers the operations and maintenance of a Wastewater Treatment Group and associated facilities
• Inspects assigned facilities and related systems for proper operation, maintenance, and adherence to standards and departmental requirements, and directs staff actions to resolve discrepancies
• Coordinates facility/system operations, maintenance, and modifications with departmental staff and contractors and assures that all work is in compliance with local, state, and federal mandated requirements
• Coordinates the implementation of special projects that may require a plant shutdown for the installation of new equipment or repair of existing equipment with operations, maintenance, and contractors
• Ensures that all staff are properly trained in safety, health, and compliance regulations to create a safe workplace for all
• Directs the collection, analysis, and reporting of quality and quantities of effluents, biosolids, and other byproducts of the wastewater treatment processes.
• Plans and directs the implementation of information management and automated supervisory control systems and maintains comprehensive documentation of all operations, maintenance, and modification activities associated with assigned facilities.
• Directs the control authority requirements of the pre-treatment program.
• Develops and administers the wastewater Treatment Operating Group Operations & Maintenance (O&M) budget and assists in the development of the departmental budget.
• Assists design and construction engineers by providing operations and maintenance input to wastewater facility and system development and implementation plans.
• Researches, develops, and submits routine, recurring, and special reports to management and other agencies.

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