Salary: $108,804.80 - $146,972.80 Annually
Location : Water Campus - 8787 E. Hualapai Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number:
Division: Water Reclamation Services
Department: Water Reclamation Services Admin
Opening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: 9/17/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

This position requires a certification at the time of application. Please see the required certification information in the Minimum Qualifications below.

About the Position:
This position manages the overall operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment maintenance area to ensure all Local, State and Federal requirements are met. Responsible for the efficient, safe and economical operation of the collection system and mechanical maintenance of all wastewater treatment facilities.
Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $127,816.00/annually.

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Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Water Technology, Biology, Chemistry or Management from an accredited educational institution.
• Five years of operation and maintenance of a large wastewater collection system and mechanical maintenance of large complex wastewater treatment facilities.
• Experience with advanced computerized systems utilized in the control and monitoring of collection systems and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Must have at least one year of Lead or Supervisory experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
• Preferred: 5 years of Lead or Supervisory experience.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirement

• Must possess and maintain upon hire or promotion, a Grade 4 Certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) in Wastewater Collection.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Essential Functions

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Work Environment/Physical Demands
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Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits,

Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking
01

Are you a current City of Scottsdale employee?

• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate which best describes your education. Note: The degree (to include the major) must be listed in the Education Section of the application.

• High School / GED or Equivalent
• HS/GED/Equivalent & Some College Coursework
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher
• None of the above

03

Please indicate how many years of experience you have in the operation and maintenance of a large wastewater collection system and mechanical maintenance of large complex wastewater treatment facilities.

• Less than one year, or none
• Between one and three years
• Between three and five years
• Between five and seven years
• Between seven and nine years
• Nine, or more years

04

If you have experience in the operation and maintenance of a large wastewater collection system and mechanical maintenance of large complex wastewater treatment facilities, please summarize your experience. Also, please provide the name of the employer/ organization. NOTE: This experience mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, please write "None."
05

Do you have experience with advanced computerized systems utilized in the control and monitoring of collection systems and wastewater treatment facilities?

• Yes
• No

06

If you have experience with advanced computerized systems utilized in the control and monitoring of collection systems and wastewater treatment facilities, please summarize your experience. Also, please provide the name of the employer/ organization. NOTE: This experience mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, please write "None."
07

Do you have at least one year of Lead or Supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

08

if you have at least one year of Lead or Supervisory experience, please summarize your experience. Also, please provide the name of the employer/ organization. NOTE: This experience mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, please write "None."
09

Do you currently have, or are you able to obtain through reciprocity, a Grade 4 Certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) in Wastewater Collection?

• Yes
• No

10

Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.

• City Website
• Employee Referral
• Facebook
• Glassdoor
• Governmentjobs.com
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair (In-Person / Virtual)
• Recruiter
• Other

11

I understand that any communication for this recruitment may come via an email from governmentjobs.com and I will check my email junk/spam folders regularly for possible notifications and/or self-schedule interview invitations.

• Yes
• No

Required Question