City of Phoenix · 6 hours ago
Operations Deputy Water Services Director
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$136K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expThe City of Phoenix is the fifth largest city, operating one of the largest water utilities in the United States. They are seeking experienced Deputy Water Services Directors to oversee various divisions responsible for water distribution, meter management, and wastewater collection.
Government
Responsibilities
Oversee 140 employees and an annual operating budget of $23M
Responsible for the Department’s meter asset inventory, the maintenance and reading of over 445,000 meters, installation of new meters, water theft investigations, and implementation of the meter replacement and automatic meter reading program
Responsible for the maintenance and repair of over 7,000 miles of water distribution main lines, 403,700 water service connections, over 169,000 valves and 57,000 fire hydrants
Responsible for the maintenance, repair and operation of 5,000 miles of piping infrastructure, over 28 lift stations and odor control facilities, and 120,000 manholes and cleanouts in a service territory covering 540 square miles
Responsible for the overall management and leadership of their Division including work assignments, budgeting, and resolving personnel issues
Qualification
Required
Five years of responsible experience in a water and/or wastewater utility; water resource administration, planning, and conservation; or water and/or wastewater engineering
Three years of experience supervising professional-level staff in a utility
Bachelor's degree in civil or sanitary engineering, environmental, chemistry, or a related field
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted
Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage
For the Water Distribution Division, the candidate must hold an ADEQ grade 4 in Water Distribution within 12 months of hire
For the Wastewater Collection Division, the candidate must hold an ADEQ grade 4 in Wastewater Collection within 12 months of hire
Appropriate certification must be maintained as a condition of employment in this classification
If you possess certification from another state or jurisdiction, please contact the ADEQ for Arizona Request for Operator Certification Reciprocity procedures and certification equivalency
Preferred
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, including professional, technical, trades, and administrative staff
Experience in strategic planning for infrastructure, equipment, and facility needs in a utility or public works environment
Experience analyzing information to evaluate operational data, optimize cost-effectiveness, and support data-driven decision-making
Experience with cross-departmental collaboration, leading special projects, and engaging with executive leadership and elected officials
Benefits
Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
Dental, vision, and life insurance options
Employer paid long-term disability
Free Bus/light rail pass
Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
Company
City of Phoenix
Phoenix is Arizona’s capitol and the sixth largest city in the United States, with more than 1.5 million residents and growing.
10001+ employees
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