1049 - Deputy Director Wastewater Reclamation

Salary Grade: 20
 
Pay Range
Full Range: $117,545 - $176,318 

The first review of applications will be on 10/07/2024 

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 need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
 

• Assists with planning, instituting and directing functions and operations to promote the orderly and systematic development of wastewater services;
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for assigned divisions and participates in the development of departmental policies and consumer rate setting;
• Assists with the direction and supervision of professional and support staff involved in the construction, inspection and maintenance of sanitary sewers, treatment plants, and other operations;
• Coordinates activities of assigned divisions internally with other divisions of the RWRD, other County departments and outside agencies;
• Assigns, trains, supervises and evaluates assigned staff;
• Reviews budget proposals of subordinate divisions and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget;
• Performs statutory requirements of the Director and acts as department head in the Director's absence;
• Attends various planning and other meetings;
• Assists in directing studies affecting the economy and efficiency of operations;
• Recommends the selection and appointment of management and supervisory personnel;
• Prepares administrative reports;
• Ensures safe and regulatory-compliant performance in all aspects of operating and maintaining this utility.

(1) A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in management, business administration, engineering, physical sciences, or a closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND eight years of technical and managerial experience in sanitary engineering or the operation of a water sector utility INCLUDING two years in an administrative or managerial capacity.

OR:

(2) Five years with Pima County in a Wastewater Engineering Manager or closely-related classification as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment INCLUDING two years of management or executive leadership 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.):

1. Minimum five (5) years experience in supervision of technical staff, with a proven record of successful problem resolution and fostering a collaborative efficient work environment. 
2. Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse workforce in a complex and dynamic environment.
3. Minimum five (5) years experience managing private or public utility or a leadership role in responsible charge of a large manufacturing, industrial, or construction operation.
4. Proven track record in successful leadership responsible for organization safety and performance. 
5. Minimum five (5) years experience of responsible charge for regulatory compliance.  
6. Minimum five (5) years experience of responsibility for creating multimillion-dollar operation and maintenance budgets and monthly forecasts for same.