As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Provides strategic direction and leadership for the assigned division within the Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD);

• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of services provided by assigned division and assures compliance with applicable federal, state, county, and related laws, rules and regulations;

• Develops long-/short-term goals and related planning for the division;

• Develops and administers budgets for assigned division, and provides input to the Departmental budget processes;

• Resolves problems/issues arising from operations of subordinate units;

• Participates in or acts as Departmental representative for, various committees, task forces, boards and commissions;

• Coordinates division operations with other internal divisions, County agencies, departments, and outside agencies;

• Supervises, trains and evaluates subordinate professional, paraprofessional and technical staff, to include contractors;

• Researches, analyzes and make recommendations to supervisors, client departments and employees to identify and resolve problems through application of appropriate County rules, policies and procedures;

• Conducts research, investigations, analysis and documentation of confidential and contentious issues and situations and recommends remedial actions to the Director;

• Monitors contractual agreements and services, and prepares requests for and analyzes proposals received for area of responsibility;

• May represent or act on behalf of the Department Director for own area of responsibility and as directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration, environmental science, or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND five years of related professional experience, INCLUDING two years of supervisory experience.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.)

• Minimum ten (10) years operational experience within a Wastewater Conveyance System.

• Minimum five (5) years supervisory experience, including scheduling, discipline, and performance management.

• Minimum five (5) years experience and knowledge of mandated safety rules/regulations, including but not limited to: lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and traffic control.

• Minimum five (5) years experience utilizing a computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) program such as Infor IPS/ Maximo to schedule, track, and analyze data.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Some positions require an Arizona Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) with tanker endorsement. Depending on area of assignment, some positions require either a valid Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment or Wastewater Collection System Operator certification. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory requirements will be determined by position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.