Water Director

Town of Marana

Marana is one of the fastest growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.

Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together.

Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.

Position Description

As an organization of excellence, we're looking for just the right person to join the Marana team. We're seeking an innovative, and visionary leader to serve as the next Water Director.This unique opportunity is ideal for an individual who is driven to make a difference. If you consider yourself to be a forward thinking problem-solver, who manages time and resources efficiently and effectively, and works collaboratively to build a high performing team that will serve the growing Marana community, you are invited to apply.

Depending on qualifications and experience, the position offers a negotiable hiring range of $131,327 to $167,441. The salary range is $131,327 to $203,556. This position may provide relocation assistance up to $5,000.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package:http://www.maranaaz.gov/benefits

Examples of Duties

This is a challenging and rewarding career opportunity for an experienced water leader with a proven track record of deploying innovative water solutions and achieving results. The Water Director is a key member of the Town's executive leadership team that ensures alignment of public utility goals and vision with our strategic plan.

This position is responsible for the plan, design, construction, operation and management of water and wastewater systems. You'll play a vital role in working with Town leadership to build upon a reputation for providing high performance outcomes and excellent customer service to the organization and community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, business, public administration, or related field.

• Seven or more years of progressive leadership experience managing mid or large size water and/or wastewater groups with knowledge of local government operations.

• Valid Arizona driver license and the ability to pass a motor vehicle record check.

• The minimum qualifications must be met as written above.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A graduate degree in civil engineering, business, public administration, or related field.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

If you meet the minimum requirements, submit a completed Town of Marana application online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. In addition, complete a letter of interest, a resume that includes length of time in each position showing years and months, and five work related references.

Your resume cannot replace any information required for the application. These documents can all be attached to your online application.

REVIEW PROCESS

This position is open until filled. A first review of applications will be conducted on July 25, 2024, and preliminary web interviews will be scheduled shortly after with the most ideal candidates.

The Town will then invite a short list of candidates on site for further assessment. Post interview finalists will undergo reference checks, background checks and academic verifications. Information regarding candidates deemed as finalists is subject to disclosure under public records request as appropriate.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION

11555 West Civic Center Drive

Marana, AZ 85653

www.maranaaz.gov

ph (520) 382-1900 / fx (520) 382-3500

Nikki Hemphill / Human Resources Generalist/ 520-382-1925 / nhemphill@maranaaz.gov

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The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.