Water Reclamation Operations Manager

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

The Town of Marana is seeking a Water Reclamation Operations Manager to work in the Water Department. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity to provide oversight of the operation of the Town's water reclamation collection system, water reclamation treatment facilities, and regulatory compliance thereof.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package:

https://www.maranaaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Benefits-Compensation

Alternative work schedule 9/80s may be available

Expected Hiring Range: $79,709 - $99.635

Salary Range: $79,709 - 119,562

• placement within the expected hiring range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget

Examples of Duties

• Maintains overall responsibility for operation of the Town's water reclamation facilities and the Town's collections system by ensuring compliance with permits, regulations and guidelines issued by Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ); develops and oversees the annual operating budget; develop policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs); manage the Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits (IWDP) program; responds to customer inquiries; attends meetings with ADEQ, Town staff, Consultants, Contractors; provides solutions to technical, operations, or public relations issues.
• Provides leadership and development to assigned staff; establishes team goals and objectives of the functional area(s); participates in the recruitment process, ensures adequate staffing levels, evaluates work performance, ensures policy and procedure compliance, and provides guidance in employee relations matters.
• Assists with the development of water reclamation rates and fees; assists with planning for future growth-related projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Sanitary Engineering, Chemistry, Biological/Environmental Science, Business Management, Business Administration, or closely related field.
• Over three years of experience in Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater Collections, and Regulatory Compliance (Aquifer Protection Permits & Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits).
• Over three years of supervisory experience
• Valid Over Arizona Driver's License
• Ability to pass both of the Town of Marana background checks (motor vehicle/criminal)
• Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Grade IV Wastewater Collection Certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS If you meet the minimum requirements, submit a completed Town of Marana application which can be supplemented with a resume and cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates are responsible for verifying receipt of materials. Applications must be submitted by applying online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. All status updates will be sent via email through the applicant tracking system.

REVIEW PROCESS

The job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements. The first review date of applications will be conducted on 01/06/2025.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION

11555 West Civic Center Drive

Marana, AZ 85653 www.maranaaz.gov

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

QUESTIONS

Human Resources Staff Contact

Corinda Gamboa /520.382.1934/cgamboa@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.