Salary: $66,289.60 - $99,424.00 Annually
Location : Wildcat, 2800 N El Paso Flag Rd, Flagstaff, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time; Exempt; Benefit Eligible
Job Number: 162-26
Division: Water Services
Section: Regulatory Compliance
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
Closing Date: 9/27/2026 10:00 PM Arizona
Work Week: Monday through Friday. 7:00AM to 3:30PM
Post-offer Requirements: Background

Physical

Essential Job Functions Test (Human Performance Evaluation)-Lift Test

Tetanus

Hepatitis A & B

MVR
Budgeted Min: $66,289.60
Budgeted Max: $82,929.60

Description
The City of Flagstaff is seeking a skilled environmental laboratory professional to lead its wastewater and reclaimed water compliance laboratory. This position oversees sampling, testing, quality assurance and quality control, data management, and regulatory reporting while ensuring compliance with ADEQ, EPA, ADHS, and applicable permit requirements.

Working closely with wastewater operations and regulatory partners, this role helps ensure the City meets evolving environmental standards, maintains accurate and defensible laboratory data, and protects the quality of our community's water resources. If you bring strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to environmental compliance, we invite you to apply

Examples of the Work Performed
Duties range from routine/less difficult to more complex (requiring the incumbent to take initiative, make judgment calls, and make decisions for the functions/processes for which they are accountable.)

• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Elements of the job may require availability to respond to after-hours emergencies.
• May supervise Water Services Operators (WSO) training in specialty area or laboratory technicians and provide mentoring and training to ensure cross training occurs.
• Schedules training, monitors training for quality, and coordinates other on-going training, including safety training and safety enforcement.
• May complete performance evaluations for employees who have worked in specialty area.
• Assists with or conducts interviews and makes recommendations during the hiring process.
• Researches, estimates, and purchases/requisitions equipment and materials.
• Puts equipment into service and takes equipment out of service in area of specialty.
• May review proposals and provides guidance and assistance to outside suppliers, engineers, contractors, and inspectors.
• Provides input on equipment needs to repair or up-grade facilities.
• Responsible for necessary documents, SOP's, data entries and reports to properly record the service activities for area of specialty.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining emergency and security plans.
• Performs administrative duties including payroll, up-date manuals, records retention, meetings, training, etc.
• Provides determination of best work practices concerning requests for equipment, tools, chemicals and PPE needed to maintain a safe and operational facility.
• Directs staff in installation and start-up operations.
• Responsible for all scheduled and unscheduled work, including planning, assigning, purchasing, and supervising, exercising initiative and independent judgment in carrying out the work or meeting unusual problems.
• Responsible for employee safety and safe operation of all equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Regulatory Compliance

• Manages ADHS licensed Environmental compliance laboratory for water or wastewater.
• Plans and conducts sampling, testing and reporting for all parameters listed on state-issued permits and/or drinking water rules for the City's water/wastewater facilities.
• Verifies QA/QC on all laboratory data.
• Compiles monthly data from various in-house lab bench sheets and contract lab reports.
• Submits reports to ADEQ and EPA in accordance with permit or rule frequencies.
• Communicates with regulatory bodies in instances of non-compliance and completes all required notifications/reports.
• Assists lab techs when needed and performs duties of the lab tech in their absence.
• Manages the Drinking water and Wastewater compliance programs and ensures that all areas of compliance are met.
• Develops or modifies programs based on new permits, permit modifications and/or rule changes.
• Participates in the permit renewal and or modification process.
• Orders lab supplies.

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Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• AA, AS or equivalent education or experience
• 4 years of experience in laboratory, water/wastewater field or equivalent.
• Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment, Water Treatment or Water Distribution System Operator Certification within 1 year of hire.
• Any combination of relevant education and relevant experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Minimum requirements such as driver's license and certifications may not be substituted and are required at time of hire.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• BA, BS or equivalent education or experience
• 7 years of experience in the Water / Wastewater field including budgeting, safety, policies, and procedures.
• Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment , Water Treatment, or Water Distribution System Operator Certification.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must obtain Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment, Water Treatment or Water Distribution System Operator Certification within 1 year of hire.
• Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver's license.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.
• Must have the ability to be contacted and to respond in a timely manner and be willing and able to perform emergency work on an evening or weekend basis.
• Operations and Maintenance positions are subject to a Mandatory Respirator Program which includes passing a respirator physical exam within 6 months of hire.
• Must possess or obtain an Arizona issued class B or better Commercial Driver's License within probationary period, including a Tanker Endorsement (Wastewater Collection and Stormwater Collection)
• Employees may be designated a take home City vehicle.
• Employees who are designated to take home a City vehicle per the Vehicle Take Home Administrative Policy must live within the prescribed area. The defined as a 12-mile radius from City Hall or 35 miles eastbound, westbound, and southbound from the I-17 and I-40 exchanges, or 10 miles from City Hall along Highway 180 North with a five-mile-wide corridor (2 ½ miles on each side).

Supplemental Information
CURRENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Our total compensation package includes best-in-class benefits and an annual salary of $66,289.60 - $99,424.00, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Plus:

• Arizona State Retirement System with 100% Match
• Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) with a mandatory contribution rate of approximately 12%
• Deferred Compensation Options
• Up to 4% Annual Pay for Performance Increase
• Group Insurance including Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• Flexible & Health Savings Accounts
• 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance
• First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
• Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Clinic, Telehealth, Wellness Program & Incentives
• Tobacco Cessation Program
• Employer Assistance Program
• Recognition including Workiversary, Wonderful Outstanding Worker (WOW), On-the-Spot, 7k Award, and City Manager's Excellence Awards
• Employee Discounts: Mountain Line Bus Eco Pass, Aquaplex, and Recreation Centers

Please note that Compensation and Benefits are subject to change based on future policy change, budgetary impact, and Council changes.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate's degree or 60 college credits
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher
• None

02

How many years of years of experience in laboratory, water/wastewater field or equivalent do you have?

• None
• Zero to less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

03

Do you have a Grade 1 Water Treatment Operator Certification in the area of responsibility?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of professional experience do you have managing or overseeing an environmental compliance laboratory for drinking water and/or wastewater?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to two years
• Three to four years
• Five years

05

Which of the following environmental compliance laboratory management activities have you performed? Select all that apply.

• Managed a state-licensed environmental compliance laboratory
• Managed a drinking water laboratory
• Supervised or directed laboratory personnel
• Managed laboratory operations and workflows
• Managed laboratory supplies, equipment, or inventory
• Developed or maintained laboratory procedures
• Worked with contract laboratories

06

How many years of professional experience do you have planning, conducting, or overseeing drinking water and/or wastewater sampling, testing, and laboratory data quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to two years
• Three to four years
• Five or more years

07

Which of the following drinking water and/or wastewater sampling, testing, and QA/QC activities have you performed? Select all that apply.

• Drinking water sampling and testing
• Wastewater sampling and testing
• Reviewing laboratory analytical data
• Verifying laboratory QA/QC
• Reviewing laboratory bench sheets
• Reviewing contract laboratory reports
• Identifying data discrepancies or quality issues

08

How many years of professional experience do you have managing operating drinking water and/or wastewater regulatory compliance, including permit requirements, regulatory reporting, and communication with state or federal regulatory agencies?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to two years
• Three to four years
• Five or more years

09

Which of the following drinking water and/or wastewater regulatory compliance activities have you performed? Select all that apply

• Worked with state-issued environmental permits
• Prepared and submitted regulatory reports
• Tracked permit or regulatory reporting deadlines
• Reported non-compliance
• Prepared regulatory notifications
• Communicated with regulatory agencies
• Participated in permit renewal or modification
• Modified compliance programs based on regulatory or permit changes

10

This position is posted with the full salary range indicating future potential earnings; however, the actual hiring salary for this position is dependent upon relevant experience and qualifications above minimum requirements and position funding. This position is budgeted for the following range: $66,289.60-$82,929.60. Are you okay with that pay range?

• Yes
• No

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