Deputy Water Services Director - Water Treatment And Systems Operations

Come work for one of America's top 500 large employers as named by Forbes in 2021 & 2022! Phoenix has exceeded the State of Arizona's water conservation requirements and has reduced our reliance on groundwater. With the continued focus on water utilization and allocations, Phoenix has proactively sought out water conservation and water treatment solutions to maximize the existing water supply. For over 115 years, Phoenix Water has served the Phoenix community's water needs by providing clean, reliable drinking water to 1.7 million customers every day. The City of Phoenix is seeking a results-oriented Deputy Water Services Director to coordinate and direct the operations of the 24-hour, 7-day/week Water Treatment division.

Responsibilities:

• Management and administration of the division and directing the operational and technical functions.
• Runs overall water system operation and ensuring safe and reliable service to customers.
• Oversees operations at five water treatment plants, 24 active groundwater wells, and the associated system operations to store and move water throughout the system.
• Manages an annual budget of $170M with over 250 employees.
• Directs maintenance, repair, and operation of five surface water treatment plants, 109 remote water booster pump stations, 55 water storage reservoirs, 24 active water production wells, and 225 other remote water distribution facilities.

Work is performed under the general direction of an Assistant Water Services Director and performance is evaluated based on results achieved.

The ideal candidate is an effective communicator with all levels of the organization; excellent oral, written, presentation, and listening skills will be essential. This person needs to be an innovative leader with the ability to solve problems, think strategically, identify alternative courses of action, and provide recommendations. Analytical skills and the ability to effectively use data to make decisions and relay information are essential.

This person should be able to create a positive atmosphere for employees in the organization and within the department and will be instrumental in leading the efforts of the organization and providing direction to staff.

Up to $134,139.20 annually. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The City contributes 9% of salary into 457/401(a) plans with no matching required. $3,600/annual car allowance and $1,440/annual cell phone allowance.

A comprehensive Middle Manager benefits package is offered which includes:

• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• 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
• Paid time off includes 12.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan

For more details, visit: Middle Manager Benefits.

• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• The City job description can be found here.
• Five years of responsible experience in water utilities including treatment plant management, operations, maintenance, engineering, and construction activities.
• Bachelor's degree in civil or sanitary engineering, or a related field.
• Including three years of experience supervising professional-level staff in a water system.
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The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience leading multi-site water treatment or system distribution sites.
• Experience with large utilities, construction, or engineering projects.

Recruitment closes April 24, 2023. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and generates a one time use only list. Once interviews are conducted and candidates are selected, this job posting will be considered closed and candidates will no longer be in consideration for the position applied for. This posting will not result in any ongoing eligibility list.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Deputy Water Services Director, JC:51440, ID# 49072, 3/27/2023, USM, MA, Benefits:MM

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