Water Program Superintendent

City of Tucson

2d • $35 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

The Water Program Superintendent in the City of Tucson’s Water Department plans, organizes, allocates resources, and controls the work of staff within the Water Quality & Operations Division. Supervises personnel in coordinating and managing multi-faceted water programs. Interacts with personnel cross-functionally with various City sectors, such as, but not limited to, environmental and regulatory compliance, water quality and pressure concerns, backflow prevention, water quality and operations, treatment/remediation/reclamation, source water, public information, maintenance, environmental services, and security of water facilities. Work is performed under the supervision of the Water Administrator. This position exercises supervision over Water Services Supervisors, Inspection Supervisor, Project Manager, Environmental Scientists, Staff Assistant, Contract Worker, and Administrative Assistant. Essential duties include but are not limited to: Supervise personnel in three Water Quality and Operations (WQO) units (1) Environmental and Regulatory Support (ERS), (2) Backflow Prevention (BFP), and (3) Water Quality and Pressure Concerns (WQPC). Ensures regulatory compliance of multiple drinking water programs with Federal, State, and Local agencies. Confirms internal discretionary monitoring programs are on schedule. Addresses water quality matters with respect to potable and reclaimed systems. Supervises permit compliance reporting for water, air, and hazardous waste. Oversees project management of the Lead and Copper Revised Rule (LCRR) Program. Responds to escalated customer service requests in a timely manner. Conducts research and provides solutions/corrective actions to WQO concerns. Organizes and attends meetings for inter-departmental collaboration and meets with agency partners. Reviews and prepares multiple environmental reports, plans, and other submittals to meet Federal, State, and local agency requirements. Supports the Tucson Water Research Oversight Committee. Participates directly with Federal, State, universities, and industry-related water research activities. Serves as the Tucson Airport Remediation Project (TARP) Superfund Site Project Coordinator. Ensures the City of Tucson Water Department is maintaining and operating the effective and efficient performance in removal of TCE, 1,4-dioxane, and PFAS at the TARP Advanced Oxidation Plant (AOP) water treatment facility. Prepares and submits TARP regulatory monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual, and biannual reports. Confirms weekly, quarterly, and semi-annual sampling events are performed. Manages and tracks TARP operational costs and hazardous waste management. Reviews and approves internal unit labor billings, consultant invoices, and responsible party invoices. Assists with the ordering of operational supplies/parts such as AOP UV lamps and granular activated carbon (GAC). Coordinates GAC change outs. Conduct TARP tours. Organizes and attends internal and external consultant meetings regarding TARP operational collaboration and construction progress. Prepares and presents at quarterly Unified Community Advisory Board (UCAB) meetings. Serve as a Tucson Water liaison to AZ EPA Region 9 TIAA Technical Working Group (TWG) and attends quarterly TWG meetings. Administers environmental programs within the department and acts as department liaison for the City of Tucson's Environmental Management Team. Assists with the implementation, evaluation, and interpretation of water department policies, projects, and procedures. Bridges technical, political, regulatory, and community groups on programs and projects within the city and the community. Plans, schedules, and budgets program activities; monitors and makes necessary adjustments to bring programs to desired goals. Communicates and reports to stakeholders regarding program progress and purposes. Serves as liaison to regulatory agencies, City Council, outside organizations, and unified community boards for assigned programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: Five (5) years of relevant experience
• Driving Requirement: Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver’s License
• Equivalency: Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in environmental sciences, environmental engineering, chemistry, biology, or a related scientific/engineering/environmental field
• Ten (10) years of experience in the water industry
• Five (5) years of experience in a lead or supervisory role
• Experience in environmental management and regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of EPA regulations, specifically drinking water regulations
• Skills in public speaking and ability to handle confidential information
• Certifications such HAZWOPER, RCRA, DOT, ADEQ Operator, and related other environmental credentials

Responsibilities

• Supervise personnel in three Water Quality and Operations (WQO) units (1) Environmental and Regulatory Support (ERS), (2) Backflow Prevention (BFP), and (3) Water Quality and Pressure Concerns (WQPC).
• Ensures regulatory compliance of multiple drinking water programs with Federal, State, and Local agencies.
• Confirms internal discretionary monitoring programs are on schedule.
• Addresses water quality matters with respect to potable and reclaimed systems.
• Supervises permit compliance reporting for water, air, and hazardous waste.
• Oversees project management of the Lead and Copper Revised Rule (LCRR) Program.
• Responds to escalated customer service requests in a timely manner.
• Conducts research and provides solutions/corrective actions to WQO concerns.
• Organizes and attends meetings for inter-departmental collaboration and meets with agency partners.
• Reviews and prepares multiple environmental reports, plans, and other submittals to meet Federal, State, and local agency requirements.
• Supports the Tucson Water Research Oversight Committee.
• Participates directly with Federal, State, universities, and industry-related water research activities.
• Serves as the Tucson Airport Remediation Project (TARP) Superfund Site Project Coordinator.
• Ensures the City of Tucson Water Department is maintaining and operating the effective and efficient performance in removal of TCE, 1,4-dioxane, and PFAS at the TARP Advanced Oxidation Plant (AOP) water treatment facility.
• Prepares and submits TARP regulatory monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual, and biannual reports.
• Confirms weekly, quarterly, and semi-annual sampling events are performed.
• Manages and tracks TARP operational costs and hazardous waste management.
• Reviews and approves internal unit labor billings, consultant invoices, and responsible party invoices.
• Assists with the ordering of operational supplies/parts such as AOP UV lamps and granular activated carbon (GAC).
• Coordinates GAC change outs.
• Conduct TARP tours.
• Organizes and attends internal and external consultant meetings regarding TARP operational collaboration and construction progress.
• Prepares and presents at quarterly Unified Community Advisory Board (UCAB) meetings.
• Serve as a Tucson Water liaison to AZ EPA Region 9 TIAA Technical Working Group (TWG) and attends quarterly TWG meetings.
• Administers environmental programs within the department and acts as department liaison for the City of Tucson's Environmental Management Team.
• Assists with the implementation, evaluation, and interpretation of water department policies, projects, and procedures.
• Bridges technical, political, regulatory, and community groups on programs and projects within the city and the community.
• Plans, schedules, and budgets program activities; monitors and makes necessary adjustments to bring programs to desired goals.
• Communicates and reports to stakeholders regarding program progress and purposes.
• Serves as liaison to regulatory agencies, City Council, outside organizations, and unified community boards for assigned programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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