W/WW Operations Supervisor - Utility Technology

Introduction

At Scottsdale Water, we pride ourselves on delivering superior quality water and service to the Scottsdale community. Our employees ensure a safe, sustainable drinking water system, operate an innovative water reclamation system and help Scottsdale Water consistently maintain its position as one of the nation’s most advanced and efficient water utilities.

We value our employees and challenge them to constantly improve how we do business. Our team is made up of professionals from all disciplines - engineering, finance, operations, laboratory science, chemistry, public relations, hydrology, customer service, electrical, maintenance and so much more.

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About this Position
This position plans, organizes and directly supervises employees performing operation, maintenance and repair of the City's water and/or wastewater treatment facilities, Distribution or Collection systems and the electronic/electrical/technology systems.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $49.88/hour or $103,708.80 annually.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent.
• Must have at least one year of Lead or Supervisory experience.

Utility Technology Assignment:

• Five years of experience in an operation and maintenance of advanced and complex water production, treatment or distribution systems.
• Preferred: Two years of college coursework in engineering, chemistry, water or wastewater technology or a related field.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Completion of a one-time training requirement that includes 60 minutes of alcohol misuse training and 60 minutes of controlled substance use training, in accordance with FMCSA regulation 49 CFR 382.603 within 60 days of hire.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Utility Technology Assignment:

• Must possess upon hire or promotion Grade 1 operator certifications from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality in Water or Wastewater depending on the assignment.
  • The certifications for the Utility Technology Water assignment must include one in Water Treatment and Water Distribution.
  • The certifications for the Utility Technology Wastewater assignment must include one in Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collections.
• Must obtain within one year of hire or promotion and maintain a Grade 2 operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality in Water or Wastewater.
  • The certifications for the Utility Technology Water assignment must include one in Water Treatment and Water Distribution.
  • The certifications for the Utility Technology Wastewater assignment must include one in Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collections.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Prepares, prioritizes, and monitors staff's work and leave schedules to assure appropriate staffing levels at all facilities.
• Orders and maintains an adequate inventory of spare mechanical and/or electrical parts.
• Serves as Contract Administrator for various contracts.
• Provides detailed input into the preparation and justification of the annual operating and maintenance budget for their area of responsibility within the water and wastewater budgets.
• Troubleshoots complex equipment failures; and assists in the resolution of technical problems.
• Participates in reviewing plans, choosing engineering firms and coordinating construction activities for new projects.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a City office or field environment.
• Walk up and down stairs and over rough terrain.
• Work in adverse conditions, including extreme hot temperatures, cold temperatures, wind, rain and a high volume of noise.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment to include boots, hard hats and hearing protection.
• Works rotating weekend shifts and a call-out schedule.
• Drives a motor vehicle.

Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here .

Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here .

Closing Date/Time: 7/22/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

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