Deputy Water Services Director - Environmental Services Division

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The City of Phoenix Water Services Department, one of the nation's largest potable water utilities, treats and delivers safe, reliable drinking water to 1.7 million customers across approximately 540 square miles. Phoenix Water Services also manages the sewer collection system and treats wastewater for 2.5 million residents in metropolitan Phoenix.

The City of Phoenix is seeking an experienced and high-performing Deputy Water Services Director to manage the Environmental Services Division (ESD). The Deputy Water Services Director will oversee the following sections: Laboratory, Compliance and Water Quality Management, Pollution Prevention and Permitting, Business Operations, and Safety. Furthermore, the Deputy Water Services Director plays a critical role in ensuring laboratory excellence and quality assurance, obtaining and maintaining Department permits; conducting water, wastewater, and stormwater sampling, permitting and sampling of commercial and industrial pre-treatment customers, safety programs; and overall reporting for regulatory compliance.

This position is responsible for providing technical, policy, and procedural advice to managers throughout the Department. The Deputy Water Services Director serves as the liaison to federal, state, and local public health and environmental agencies. Work involves the overall management and leadership of ESD including budgeting and resolving personnel issues for over 160 employees. This position requires the use of strong leadership skills including independent judgment and initiative, and exceptional communication skills through both written and verbal methods. Work is performed under the general direction of an Assistant Water Services Director and performance is evaluated on the basis of results achieved.

The position has oversight of multiple locations throughout the City of Phoenix.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

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

The ideal candidate will be able to work cross functionally on a variety of projects and initiatives, building strong relationships with stakeholders to create mutually beneficial outcomes. This person should be able to create a positive atmosphere for employees in the organization and within the department.

The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable about and proficient with current leading-edge industry trends, standards and technology.

SALARY

Pay Range: $136,489.60 - $192,234.00 annually.

Hiring Range: $136,489.60 - $147,492.80 annually.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.

• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive Middle Manager benefits package is offered which includes:

• 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

For more details, visit: Middle Manager Benefits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of responsible experience in in water quality, laboratory, regulatory compliance, permitting, and water sampling activities;

• Three years of experience supervising professional-level staff for a water and/or wastewater utility;

• Bachelor's degree in civil or sanitary engineering, water chemistry, biology, engineering, or another science related field.

• The City job description can be found here.

• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.

• 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.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Master's degree in public or business administration, water chemistry, biology, engineering, or another science related field.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes July 22, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

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.

During the application process, please be prepared to answer the following question:

• In 100 words or less, provide a description of your experience that most aligns with this position.

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REFERENCE

Deputy Water Services Director, JC:51440, ID# 54725, 06/26/2024, USM, MA, Benefits: Middle Manager

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