Salary : $103,604.80 - $139,963.20 Annually
Location : Water Operations - 9312 N. 94th St., Scottsdale, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number:
Division: Water Services
Department: Water Services Administration
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 7/27/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

Introduction
Manages the overall operation and maintenance of four potable drinking water treatment facilities to include: the Central Arizona Project (CAP) Plant, Chaparral Water Treatment Plant, Central Groundwater Treatment Facility (CGTF) and North Groundwater Treatment Facility (NGTF) and Arsenic sites. Position is responsible for the efficient, safe and economical operation of the water treatment facilities and processes associated with the treatment systems.
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 $58.53/hour or $121,742.40/annually.

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Minimum Qualifications
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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 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee's PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account

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

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
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Please check the appropriate box for the level of education you have: NOTE: If you have a degree, you must include this education in the "Education" section of your application.

• 1. Associate's degree in civil or environmental engineering, management, business or related discipline or related field from an accredited educational institution.
• 2. Bachelor's Degree in civil or environmental engineering, management, business or related discipline or related field from an accredited educational institution.

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If you do not have a minimum of an Associate's degree in a related field, do you have a combination of education and job-related experience equivalent to at least 9 years? NOTE: If you answered yes to this question, you must include this education and experience in the appropriate section of your application.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least 7 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of large conventional and/or membrane treatment facilities that utilize advanced computerized systems? NOTE: If you answered yes to this question, you must include this experience in the "Work Experience" section of the application.

• Yes
• No

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Briefly describe your experience in the operation and maintenance of large conventional and/or membrane treatment facilities that utilize advanced computerized systems, to include the name(s) of the employer(s) and years of experience. NOTE: Experience referenced 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, write "None."
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Do you have 3 or more years of Management or Supervisory experience? NOTE: If you answered yes to this question, you must include this experience in the "Work Experience" section of the application.

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to question #5 above, briefly describe your management or supervisory experience coordinating personnel-related activities in the areas of training, approving work schedules, recommending/approving personnel actions, coaching and counseling, establishing performance goals, and writing performance evaluations. NOTE: If you don't have this experience, write "None."
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Do you have, or can you obtain reciprocity through ADEQ upon hire or promotion, a Grade 4 Certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within the discipline of Water Treatment? NOTE: If you answered yes to this question, you must include this certification in the "Certifications and Licenses" section of your application.

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to question #7 above, list the operator certification(s) you have, including the certification level and expiration date(s). NOTE: If you don't have Operator certifications, write "None."
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Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.

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• Employee Referral
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• Other

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