Division Manager - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

About the role

This senior management position, located within Regional Wastewater Reclamation’s Conveyance Division, is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of 3600+ miles of conveyance system and 40+ field staff. As the division manager, core responsibilities include budget and financial performance, operational oversight, team leadership, communication, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic direction and leadership for the assigned division within the Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD)
• Makes decisions regarding the effective operation and maintenance of the conveyance system
• Makes recommendations to the Director regarding the development of long- and short-term goals for the division
• 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 and administers budgets for assigned division, and provides input to the Departmental budget processes
• Solves 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

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and supervisory abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment and conveyance systems
• Experience with CMMS programs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Details about benefits will be provided during the interview process.

Pay

$96,200 - $144,289 Annually

Schedule

Details about the schedule will be provided during the interview process.