Wastewater Treatment Operations Supervisor

Salary : $67,059.20 - $93,912.00 Annually
Location : City of Kingman, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 3021
Department: Public Works
Division: Public Works Administration
Opening Date: 10/21/2026
Closing Date: 10/31/2026 5:00 PM Arizona
Pre-employment Requirements: Fingerprinting
Budgeted Min: $32.24
Budgeted Max: $38.69
Additional Information: 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. Therefore, all starting salaries above the midpoint require further review and additional approval.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

PUBLIC WORKS
The City of Kingman is seeking a highly capable, technical, and results-oriented Wastewater Treatment Operations Supervisor to provide leadership, oversight, and operational direction for the City's Wastewater Division. Working under the general direction of the Utilities Manager, you will manage daily operations, treatment and collection systems, laboratory activities, pretreatment and environmental compliance, and maintenance coordination to ensure public safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance. In addition to overseeing physical assets, process control, and capital maintenance priorities, you will lead workforce development, drive safety protocols, and ensure reliable wastewater services for the community.

About You
You are a seasoned, professional plant operations leader who brings deep technical expertise in wastewater treatment processes, collection systems, laboratory functions, and regulatory compliance. Experienced in plant operations, process control, and asset maintenance, you bring a systematic approach to operational readiness, staff supervision, and safety enforcement. You excel in leadership and cross-departmental coordination, bringing a proven ability to train and mentor operators, foster strong working relationships, align competing priorities, and build consensus around shared municipal goals. An inspiring manager and champion for safety and environmental stewardship, you are ready to coach, empower, and hold your team accountable while acting as a trusted partner to City leadership, regulatory agencies, contractors, and the Kingman community.
What You'll Need To Be Successful In This Role

Education and experience:

• At least three (3) years of project management experience directly involved with water/wastewater infrastructure.

• At least three (3) years of experience in support of operation of water or wastewater plant operations. Lead or supervisory experience preferred.

• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid Arizona Driver License or ability to obtain one within a timeframe established by the City

• Wastewater Treatment: Possession of a current Arizona Grade 3 Wastewater Treatment Operator certification at the time of hire, or an equivalent out-of-state certification eligible for Arizona certification through ADEQ reciprocity. Must obtain an Arizona Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment Operator certification within one (1) year of hire

• Wastewater Collections: Possession of a current Arizona Grade 2 Wastewater Collection System Operator certification at the time of hire, or an equivalent out-of-state certification eligible for Arizona certification through ADEQ reciprocity. Must obtain an Arizona Grade 3 Wastewater Collection System Operator certification within one (1) year of hire.
• All required Arizona operator certifications must be obtained and maintained in accordance with ADEQ requirements. Out-of-state certification equivalency and reciprocity are subject to ADEQ approval; duties requiring Arizona certification may only be performed once the applicable Arizona certification is obtained.
• Based on assignment, may be required to participate in and obtain NIMS (National Incident Management System) training certifications.

• May require other specialized licenses, endorsements, or certifications depending on assignment.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge
Thorough knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in wastewater treatment, collection systems, reclaimed water systems, and associated wastewater operations; knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, permits, and requirements governing wastewater treatment, collection systems, pretreatment, environmental compliance, laboratory activities, and employee safety; knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and process-control principles and the ability to interpret operational and laboratory data, identify abnormal conditions, troubleshoot problems, and direct appropriate operational responses; and considerable knowledge of principles and practices of effective supervision, work assignment, employee development, performance management, training, and project coordination.

Skills
Skill in guiding, directing, training, evaluating, motivating, and holding employees accountable for assigned work and performance expectations; planning, prioritizing, assigning, coordinating, and supervising the work of employees performing wastewater treatment, collections, maintenance, laboratory, pretreatment, environmental compliance, and related activities; evaluating operational conditions, making timely and appropriate decisions within assigned authority, and recognizing when an issue should be elevated to the Utilities Manager; coordinating personnel, equipment, materials, contractors, vendors, and other resources effectively; preparing operational work plans, developing proposed operating budget needs, monitoring assigned expenditures, and preparing and maintaining reports and records; and identifying equipment, maintenance, infrastructure, staffing, and operational needs and communicating recommendations to management

Abilities
Ability to interpret permits, regulations, laboratory results, technical information, plans, specifications, operational data, and written procedures; prepare and maintain clear, concise, accurate, and timely operational, personnel, safety, maintenance, and regulatory records and reports; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, other City departments, regulatory agencies, laboratories, consultants, contractors, vendors, and the public; use computers and applicable word-processing, spreadsheet, scheduling, asset-management, database, and other departmental software; troubleshoot operational and equipment problems and coordinate appropriate corrective actions; and work independently and as part of a team while maintaining appropriate communication with the Utilities Manager.
What You'll Do For The City Of Kingman

Wastewater Operations & Process Control (35%)
Plans, schedules, assigns, coordinates, and supervises wastewater treatment, collection system, maintenance, laboratory, pretreatment, environmental compliance, and related operational activities to provide safe, reliable, and compliant wastewater services. Establishes daily and short-term work priorities based on operational conditions, regulatory requirements, staffing, available resources, equipment condition, safety, and direction provided by the Utilities Manager. Continuously monitors wastewater treatment and collection system operations to ensure facilities and equipment are operated and maintained safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable permits, regulatory requirements, manufacturers' recommendations, established procedures, and industry practices. Reviews operational and laboratory data, evaluates treatment performance, identifies abnormal conditions or trends, and directs appropriate process-control adjustments to maintain efficient treatment and regulatory compliance. Responds to wastewater emergencies, alarms, equipment failures, collection system incidents, treatment-process upsets, and other unusual conditions, directing the initial operational response, coordinating necessary personnel and resources, and notifying or elevating significant events in accordance with established procedures. Participates in and provides supervisory support for on-call and after-hours wastewater operations and may be required to respond to emergencies outside normal working hours.

Team Leadership & Workforce Development (25%)
Trains, supervises, directs, and develops assigned staff, assigning work and establishing expectations, preparing work schedules, providing technical assistance and coaching, evaluating employee performance, addressing routine performance, conduct, attendance, and accountability issues, maintaining appropriate supervisory documentation, conducting employee meetings, and participating in employee hiring and selection. Identifies employee training needs and coordinates cross-training and knowledge transfer to maintain adequate operational coverage and develop staff competency in treatment, collections, equipment, safety, regulatory requirements, and other assigned functions. Promotes and enforces safe work practices and standard operating procedures, ensuring employees comply with applicable safety requirements, use required personal protective equipment, and follow established safety procedures while identifying unsafe conditions and taking appropriate corrective action. Develops, maintains, implements, and reviews standard operating procedures, operational forms, logs, checklists, and other documentation necessary to promote consistent, safe, and compliant wastewater operations. Coordinates the location of utilities prior to excavation and ensures employees are informed of applicable utility locations and safety requirements before work begins.
Maintenance, Compliance & Asset Management (25%)
Coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance activities, identifies equipment and infrastructure deficiencies, establishes operational maintenance priorities, and coordinates employees, contractors, vendors, equipment, materials, and other resources necessary to maintain wastewater facilities and collection systems. Ensures required operational monitoring, sampling, laboratory testing, inspections, documentation, recordkeeping, and regulatory reporting are completed accurately and within required timeframes, reviewing compliance information and promptly identifying and escalating potential violations or significant regulatory concerns. Supervises and provides direction to assigned pretreatment and environmental compliance staff, ensuring pretreatment program activities, monitoring, inspections, sampling, documentation, reporting, and compliance tracking are completed accurately and within required timeframes, providing operational support and resources as needed, and elevating significant regulatory or enforcement matters to the Utilities Manager. Ensures laboratory functions necessary to support wastewater operations and regulatory compliance are properly scheduled, performed, documented, and coordinated with treatment operations, outside laboratories, and regulatory requirements. Identifies equipment replacement, infrastructure, maintenance, and capital improvement needs and provides operational information and recommendations to the Utilities Manager for evaluation and prioritization.

Fiscal Stewardship, Administration & Interdepartmental Coordination (15%)
Identifies operational problems, staffing concerns, equipment needs, regulatory issues, and other conditions affecting wastewater operations, resolving matters within assigned authority and elevating issues requiring additional authority, resources, funding, or management direction to the Utilities Manager. Develops the Wastewater Division's proposed operating budget based on anticipated staffing, equipment, maintenance, chemical, material, contractual, and operational needs, and monitors expenditures while identifying significant budget needs or variances to the Utilities Manager. Ensures necessary materials, chemicals, supplies, equipment, and replacement parts are available to support wastewater operations and initiates purchases within assigned authority in accordance with City purchasing requirements. Maintains and ensures appropriate records relating to personnel, equipment, supplies, maintenance, operations, safety, and regulatory compliance are completed and retained in accordance with applicable requirements. Monitors changes in laws, regulations, permits, operational requirements, and technology that may affect wastewater operations, providing recommendations to the Utilities Manager and implementing approved operational changes. Provides operational and technical input to the Utilities Manager, Engineering staff, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, laboratories, and other City departments regarding wastewater operations, projects, equipment, infrastructure, and regulatory matters, and assists with wastewater-related projects, construction activities, equipment purchases, bid processes, inspections, startup, and implementation as assigned. Responds to wastewater-related complaints and service issues, investigating conditions, documents findings, communicating operational information to affected parties, and elevating potential claims or liability matters through the appropriate City process. Monitors operational performance, work completion, maintenance activities, compliance status, employee performance, and other assigned performance measures and provides appropriate updates to the Utilities Manager. May be required to work early mornings, evenings, nights, holidays, or weekends as operational needs require and may attend City Council, regulatory, community, project, or other work-related meetings as assigned, as well as serving on various employee, safety, technical, or other committees and performing special assignments and other duties as assigned by the Utilities Manager.
Miscellaneous