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.
About the 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 may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity.
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.
Wastewater Assignment:
- Five years of experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of water or wastewater systems and facilities, depending upon assignment.
- An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
- Preferred: Two years of college coursework in engineering, chemistry, water or wastewater technology or a related field.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
All Assignments:
- 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.
Wastewater Treatment Assignment:
- Must possess upon hire or promotion, and maintain, a Grade 4 operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within the disciplines of Wastewater Treatment or 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:
- Supervises employees and coordinates personnel-related activities to include, but not limited to training, approving work schedules, recommending/approving personnel actions, coaching and counseling, establishing performance goals, and writing performance evaluations.
- Prepares, prioritizes, and monitors staff's work and leave schedules to assure appropriate staffing levels at all facilities.
- Prioritizes and schedules skilled production work.
- Orders and maintains an adequate inventory of spare mechanical and/or electrical parts.
- Troubleshoots complex equipment failures; and assists in the resolution of technical problems.
- Prepares activity reports and audits work activities to ensure compliance with planned programs.
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
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.
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.