Water/Wastewater System Superintendent



Job Details

Water/Wastewater System Superintendent
Employer

City of Mesa

Salary

$74,575.64 - $107,640.00 Annually

Location

Mesa, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

06523A

Department1

(H310)Water Resources

Opening Date

02/02/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Description/Duties

Offering salary may be made above the minimum of the posted salary range for this position depending upon qualifications and experience.  Employees may progress through the full salary range, subject to their successful performance and annual budget approval. 

This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position.  First review of applications will be Monday, February 19, 2018.


The Water/Wastewater System Superintendent is responsible for planning, directing, organizing, and supervising the City of Mesa's water supply, water distribution, and wastewater collection ("water/wastewater utility systems") field operations, which includes all activities related to the design, installation, inspection, repair, operation, and maintenance of the City's water/wastewater utility systems, including wells, pump stations, reservoirs, pressure reducing valve stations, water and sewer mains, services, water valves, fire hydrants, lift stations, odor control facilities, metering stations, and all other related infrastructure.  The incumbent performs a variety of administrative tasks and oversees subordinate supervisors, field coordinators, technical workers, and other field employees engaged in operations and maintenance activities.  Duties include:  planning, organizing, coordinating, staffing, and training of water and wastewater utility staff; responsible for direct observation and oversight of related Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), Department utility construction projects, operation, maintenance, installation and repair of the City's water and wastewater utility infrastructure; responsible for handling all aspects of hiring, discipline, firing, and performance evaluations of employees; reviews, monitors, and administers the operations and maintenance budget for the water distribution, water supply, and wastewater collections activities; participates in long-range and strategic planning; prepares requests for estimates, requests for bids, and other documentation for maintenance projects; oversees the development, data entry, and reports generated from asset management software, including databases that store information on the maintenance and repair activities of the City's water and wastewater utility systems.  Acts as the department's security liaison for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport by reviewing all requests for security ramp driver renewals; interacting with Department of Health and Human Services on issues related to retired Air Force property; and by completing the annual Area Utilization Report.  Working with Department Engineering staff, reviews and comments on plans and technical specifications for water supply, water distribution and wastewater collection system projects; provides input to Engineering staff on installation details and acceptable materials of construction; attends weekly construction meetings and observes progress of related construction projects in the field; updates standard details related to water and wastewater projects; and, with Engineering representatives, reviews applications and makes recommendations for additions to the water/wastewater utility system approved products list.

The incumbent is responsible for providing City media representatives with all pertinent information related to emergency water or wastewater problems, issues, and outages.  The employee in this class must be available on a 24-hour basis to cover emergency situations.  This position is given considerable latitude for independent judgment and decision-making to ensure compliance with federal and state drinking water standards.  The employee is responsible for maintaining a safe working environment that complies with federal, state, and City guidelines.  This class receives administrative direction from a Deputy Director level, who reviews the work through reports, conferences, and evaluation of results achieved.  This class is FLSA exempt-executive.

Qualifications & Requirements

Employee Values:  All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
 
Minimum Qualifications Required.  Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Business Management, Organizational Management, or closely related field.  Four to six years of experience in the administration, planning, operation, and maintenance of water distribution and/or wastewater collection facilities and/or systems.  Three years of supervisory experience.  Proficiency in Windows based software, including Word, Access, and Excel, Graphical Information Systems (GIS), and Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS).
 
Special Requirements.  Must possess Grade IV Water Distribution Operator and Wastewater Collection Operator certifications from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) or equivalent certifications from another state through reciprocity with Arizona by application date.  Certifications through reciprocity must be obtained within 3 months of hire or promotion.  Must possess a valid Arizona Driver's License by hire date.

Link to Job Description

apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs5446.pdf

A Summary of City of Mesa Benefits is linked here.  Click the underlined words to go to the City of Mesa Benefits web pages.

01
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Business Management, Organizational Management, or closely related field? Please include your degree information in the Education section of the application.
  • Yes
  • No
02
How many years of experience do you have in the administration, planning, operation, and maintenance of water distribution and/or wastewater collection facilities and/or systems?
  • Less than 4 years
  • 4 to 6 years
  • More than 6 years
03
Please describe your experience in the administration, planning, operation, and maintenance of water distribution and/or wastewater collection facilities and/or systems. Please be sure to also detail this experience in the work history section of the application.
04
How many years of supervisory experience do you have? Please describe your supervisory experience in the work history section of the application.
  • None
  • Less than 3 years
  • More than 3 years
05
Are you proficient in Windows based software, including Word, Access, and Excel, Graphical Information Systems (GIS), and Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS)?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Please select which of the following certifications from the ADEQ (or equivalent certifications from another state through reciprocity with Arizona) that you currently possess. Select all that apply. Please list your certification details in the 'Certificates and Licenses' section of the application.
  • None
  • Grade IV Water Distribution Operator
  • Grade IV Wastewater Collection Operator

* Required Question

Employer
City of Mesa
Address
PO Box 1466

Mesa, Arizona, 85211-1466
Phone
480-644-2758
480-644-3240

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