Wastewater Superintendent

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Lake Havasu City is known for its crystal‑clear waters, desert sunsets, and the famous London Bridge — but keeping paradise pristine takes a team of dedicated professionals behind the scenes. That’s where you come in! We’re looking for a Wastewater Superintendent — a leader, innovator, and wastewater wizard — to keep our systems running smoothly, our city sustainable, and our operations compliant, efficient, and future‑ready.

Initial application review will take place two weeks after posting. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Additional review will only be conducted if necessary.
To be considered for this position: you must complete an online application; resumes in lieu of an application will not receive consideration.

• Manage daily operations of the City’s wastewater treatment facilities and staff.
• Oversee maintenance, safety, compliance, and performance metrics.
• Plan for future infrastructure needs.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a skilled team.
• Work cross‑departmentally on city initiatives and improvement projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree with coursework in engineering, environmental science, or related field.
• 6+ years’ experience in wastewater treatment and collection.
• 3–5 years supervisory experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Possession of Grade IV Wastewater Collection System Operator and Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certifications issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality at hire.
• Valid driver’s license of appropriate class.

• Employer provided Medical/Rx, Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) or Health Savings Plan (HSP)
• Dental/Vision
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Employer provided basic life insurance
• Optional additional life insurance
• Optional insurance‑critical illness, hospitalization, indemnity
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Bereavement leave
• Paid vacation
• Short‑term disability
• Long‑term disability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Optional deferred compensation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Service awards

Lake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Applicants should be aware of the City’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City’s Drug‑Free Workplace Policy. All positions are required to submit to a pre‑employment drug test. A positive result for drugs, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment. The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants.

The succeeding examination processes may include training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation, and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment is subject to a successful background investigation and a City‑paid post‑employment medical examination after offer of employment has been made.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Government Administration
• Job
  -244
• Grade: CP18
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Department: PW/Wastewater Administration
• Closing Date:
  Open until Filled
• Salary: $4,234.58 – $6,140.48 bi‑weekly