Wastewater Facilities Operator 2

ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS

At Arizona State Parks and Trails (ASPT), we look after 33 beautiful state parks, historical buildings, and over 64,000 acres of Arizona’s best landscapes. Our mission is all about connecting people with the outdoors and our state's incredible history to help them build memories that last a lifetime.

Why you'll love working here:

• Be a part of a highly engaged team that enjoys this work, believes in the mission, and has the support, tools, and an open and accepting environment where they can do their best.
• Professional growth and development through an active learning culture with opportunities like First Aid and Certified Interpretive Guide certifications, and cross-park learning programs that allow employees to grow their skill set and learn about operations across the agency.
• Supportive leadership that encourages collaboration, idea sharing, and problem solving. Our team has meaningful input into the agency's direction.
• Recognition programs encourage innovation and acknowledge hard work through monetary rewards and peer-to-peer appreciation.

Address: 400 Patagonia Lake Road, Patagonia, AZ 85624

• Salary: $51,394.00 - $66,009 / per year (depending on experience)
• Grade: 19
• Closing Date:
  August 25, 2026

The position reports to the Patagonia State Park Manager and provides leadership, supervision and support to park staff. They oversee, assign, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for developing and implementing standards and training for safe operations of water and waste water treatment facilities. The position operates park facilities in accordance with established ADEQ requirements, prepares and files needed regulatory compliance documents and trains staff to support these functions.

- Provide direct operations and supervision for daily park operations specializing in water/wastewater plant operations. Ensure that state park operations safely provide the needed potable water for operations in accordance with all applicable regulations and report to the Park Manager regarding all functions and activities. Perform and conduct all necessary functions of daily waste water treatment to stay within regulatory compliance.

Operate valves, pumps, control panels and necessary plant equipment. Understand and operate SCADA systems for pump controls and plant process monitoring. Maintain equipment and repair or replace basic equipment in the operations of treatment facilities. Handle appropriate chemicals necessary for disinfection and treatment of WT & WWT. Conduct and coordinate all testing and record keeping activities, submit all necessary reports and paperwork needed to keep the park operation in good standing and compliant.

Address all repairs and deficiencies of the system in a timely manner. Conduct dam safety inspections and operations in support of Patagonia Lake State Park. Assist nearby park operations in the same capacity.

- Responsible for the direct supervision of daily field staff. Assist in administrative and supervisory responsibilities. Develop and maintain Water and Wastewater Park SOP's and current with best practices and regulations from state (ADEQ, ADWR, AWWA) and federal (NPDES) agencies and associations.

- Maintain needed inventory of materials and supplies related to the water and waste water operations. This includes use of the procurement portal.

- Coordinate with Park Manager to balance daily staffing allocation to accommodate facility wide needs across a spectrum of tasks including staff and volunteer supervision, customer service, janitorial, landscaping, building and equipment maintenance.

- Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge of :
Water and wastewater treatment plant Operations and Maintenance practices and procedures including current ADEQ standards and requirements. Park safety and education information. Security matters, state laws, department policies, facility operational standards, and emergency response procedures. Facility procedures. Supervisory skills relevant to supervising employees and volunteers and special assignment personnel. A business acumen incorporating compliance tracking and budgets, Employee Public Health and Public Relation tasks.

Knowledge of general office procedures and outdoor parks and recreation.

Skill in :
Using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems; communicating effectively both verbally and in writing; motivating, developing, and directing people as they work; time management and organizational skills; fluidity in a water treatment environment; controlling operations of equipment or systems. Understanding and using various communication styles; building professional relationships; collaboration with other work groups or organizations;

problem solving using AMS…