City of Chandler

Operation Manager - Water Systems

City of Chandler$120K — $175K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Physical Sciences or related field.
  • 8 years of progressively responsible experience in water or wastewater treatment, including 3 years of supervisory experience.
  • ADEQ Grade 4 Water Treatment Certification upon hire or promotion.
  • ADEQ Grade 4 Water Distribution Certification upon hire or promotion.
  • Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and manage the Water Systems Division's activities and operations.
  • Oversee fiscal, budgetary, and personnel functions.
  • Collaborate on goal setting and policy development with leadership.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
  • Train and mentor staff in operational procedures and safety practices.

Benefits

  • Regular full-time position with a 6-month probationary period.
  • Participation in a register of qualified candidates for future openings.
  • Adherence to a drug-free workplace policy, including passing a pre-employment drug test.
Full Job Description
Salary: $120,868.80 - $175,260.80 Annually
Location : 175 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ
Job Type: Full-time, Regular
Job Number:
Department: Public Works & Utilities
Division: 3830-WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 8/19/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
FLSA: Exempt

Who we are looking for
Our new team member will be passionate about supervising, managing, and leading the Water Systems Division's activities and operations. This includes overseeing fiscal, budgetary, and personnel functions, as well as collaborating on goal setting and policy development with the Director and Assistant Director.

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Minimum qualifications
• A Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Physical Sciences or a related field; and
• 8 years of progressively responsible experience in water or wastewater treatment, including 3 years of supervisory experience; and
• ADEQ Grade 4 Water Treatment Certification upon hire or promotion; and
• ADEQ Grade 4 Water Distribution Certification upon hire or promotion; and
• A valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Desired qualifications

  • Experience working with municipal budgeting;
  • Experience utilizing CMMS systems, GIS platforms, asset management software, and Microsoft Office applications;
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations;
  • Ability to communicate effectively with employees, contractors, elected officials, regulatory agencies, and members of the public.


This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
01

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Physical Sciences or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have at least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in water or wastewater treatment, including three (3) years of supervisory experience?
  • Yes
  • No

03

In lieu of a college degree, do you have at least 12 years of combined college and progressively responsible experience in water or wastewater treatment, including three (3) years of supervisory experience?
  • Yes
  • No

04

Do you have an ADEQ Grade 4 Water Treatment Certification or another state's equivalent certification?
  • Yes
  • No

05

Do you have an ADEQ Grade 4 Water Distribution Certification or another state's equivalent certification?
  • Yes
  • No

06

Do you have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record?
  • Yes
  • No

07

Briefly explain your experience utilizing CMMS systems, GIS platforms, asset management software, and Microsoft Office applications.
Required Question

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