Water Operations Superintendent

City of Tucson

12h • $35 - $53

About The Position

The Water Operations Superintendent position at the City of Tucson’s Water Department, Water Quality & Operations Division is responsible for overseeing 24/7, 365-day water system treatment and operations (Potable & Reclaim). This position monitors ongoing programs, manages resources, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards while promoting efficiency, safety, and high service quality. The Water Operations Superintendent works closely with internal and external personnel and is essential for providing feedback on project designs, project work schedules, operational strategies, and water system needs. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Water Quality & Operations, Water Administrator. This position exercises supervision over Water Operations & Water Treatment division personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Five (5) years of directly related experience.
• A valid and unrestricted driver’s license with two (2) years of licensed driving is required
• OSHA HAZWOPER Certification within 1 year of hire
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Water Treatment Grade 4 and Water Distribution Grade 4 certification at the time of application submittal

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) Years of supervisor/manager level experience in the water industry or related field
• Advanced skills utilizing MS suite of programs, CMMS and mapping software.
• Experience with budget development, planning, and resource management.
• Experience in water quality standards, Water Treatment protocols and best practices, and compliance with federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the operation and maintenance of water system equipment and facilities, ensuring assets are functioning safely and efficiently.
• Coordinates the activities of assigned supervisory personnel and their respective projects to align with department objectives.
• Supports the implementation of the department’s vision by guiding section initiatives and aligning them with organizational goals.
• Develops and manages the section’s budget in collaboration with staff; monitors expenditures and resource allocation to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Analyzes organizational and community needs, reviews performance data and trends, and communicates critical insights and potential developments to department leadership.
• Develops and maintains strategic partnerships and contacts with community representatives, external agencies, and other organizations to address relevant issues facing our community and responds as a representative of the City.
• Manages, trains, and evaluates staff; assigns duties and ensures safe, efficient and effective performance.
• Participates in interviews and hiring process.
• Handles disciplinary actions, grievance investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Utilizes Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to monitor workflows, track maintenance activities, and ensure operational benchmarks are achieved.
• Performs all other duties and tasks assigned.
• All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

Benefits

• The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.

What This Job Offers

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