Description

The Water Program Superintendent in the City of Tucson’s Water Department plans, organizes, allocates resources, and controls the work of staff within the Water Quality & Operations Division. Supervises personnel in coordinating and managing multi-faceted water programs. Interacts with personnel cross-functionally with various City sectors, such as, but not limited to, environmental and regulatory compliance, water quality and pressure concerns, backflow prevention, water quality and operations, treatment/remediation/reclamation, source water, public information, maintenance, environmental services, and security of water facilities.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Water Administrator. This position exercises supervision over Water Services Supervisors, Inspection Supervisor, Project Manager, Environmental Scientists, Staff Assistant, Contract Worker, and Administrative Assistant.

Essential duties include but are not limited to: 

• Supervise personnel in three Water Quality and Operations (WQO) units (1) Environmental and Regulatory Support (ERS), (2) Backflow Prevention (BFP), and (3) Water Quality and Pressure Concerns (WQPC). Ensures regulatory compliance of multiple drinking water programs with Federal, State, and Local agencies. Confirms internal discretionary monitoring programs are on schedule. Addresses water quality matters with respect to potable and reclaimed systems. Supervises permit compliance reporting for water, air, and hazardous waste. Oversees project management of the Lead and Copper Revised Rule (LCRR) Program.  Responds to escalated  customer service requests in a timely manner.  Conducts research and provides solutions/corrective actions to WQO concerns. Organizes and attends meetings for inter-departmental collaboration and meets with agency partners. Reviews and prepares multiple environmental reports, plans, and other submittals to meet Federal, State, and local agency requirements. Supports the Tucson Water Research Oversight Committee. Participates directly with Federal, State, universities, and industry-related water research activities.
• Serves as the Tucson Airport Remediation Project (TARP) Superfund Site Project Coordinator. Ensures the City of Tucson Water Department is maintaining and operating the effective and efficient performance in removal of TCE, 1,4-dioxane, and PFAS at the TARP Advanced Oxidation Plant (AOP) water treatment facility. Prepares and submits TARP regulatory monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual, and biannual reports. Confirms weekly, quarterly, and semi-annual sampling events are performed. Manages and tracks TARP operational costs and hazardous waste management. Reviews and approves internal unit labor billings, consultant invoices, and responsible party invoices. Assists with the ordering of operational supplies/parts such as AOP UV lamps and granular activated carbon (GAC).  Coordinates GAC change outs. Conduct TARP tours. Organizes and attends internal and external consultant meetings regarding TARP operational collaboration and construction progress.  Prepares and presents at quarterly Unified Community Advisory Board (UCAB) meetings.  Serve as a Tucson Water liaison to AZ EPA Region 9 TIAA Technical Working Group (TWG) and attends quarterly TWG meetings.
• Administers environmental programs within the department and acts as department liaison for the City of Tucson's Environmental Management Team.
  Assists with the implementation, evaluation, and interpretation of water department policies, projects, and procedures. Bridges technical, political, regulatory, and  community groups on programs and projects within the city and  the community.
• Plans, schedules, and budgets program activities; monitors and  makes necessary adjustments to bring programs to desired goals.
• Communicates and reports to stakeholders regarding program progress and purposes. Serves as liaison to regulatory agencies, City Council, outside organizations, and unified community boards for assigned programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.  All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mostly office environment. This position will be expected to operate a city vehicle.

RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions, please contact Roxie Escarcega at roxie.escarcega@tucsonaz.gov or (520) 837-2138.

To apply for this rewarding career opportunity, please visit: https://tucsonaz.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Tucson_Talent/details/Water-Program-Superintendent_JR-1002593

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: Five (5) years of relevant experience
Driving Requirement: Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver’s License
Equivalency: Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
To ensure that the Water Program Superintendent is well-equipped to handle the complexities of this role, from regulatory compliance to community engagement, and environmental policy development, the following are highly preferred:

1. Master’s degree in environmental sciences, environmental engineering, chemistry, biology, or a related scientific/engineering/environmental field
2. Ten (10) years of experience in the water industry
3. Five (5) years of experience in a lead or supervisory role
4. Experience in environmental management and regulatory compliance
5. Knowledge of EPA regulations, specifically drinking water regulations
6. Skills in public speaking and ability to handle confidential information
7. Certifications such HAZWOPER, RCRA, DOT, ADEQ Operator, and related other environmental credentials