Water Resources Environmental Compliance Supervisor - Industrial Pretreatment

There is currently one vacancy in the Industrial Pretreatment Assignment area.

First review of applications will be Monday, October 12, 2026, and weekly thereafter until filled.

A Water Resources Environmental Compliance Supervisor is responsible for supervising and reviewing the work of staff involved with ensuring the City of Mesa’s compliance with federal, state, county, and local regulations for drinking water treatment plants, wells, the distribution system, reclaimed water treatment plants, reuse system, wastewater collection system, commercial properties, and industrial properties. This position is tasked with the formulation and implementation of policies and work procedures that ensure continuity of operations, performance, and maintenance of associated equipment.

A Water Resources Environmental Compliance Supervisor is expected to exercise independent judgment in handling routine and emergency conditions in the related programs, ensuring the City meets all federal, state, county, and local regulations.

Duties include:

planning and supervising staff in public outreach and education including responding to complaints and inquires; participating in the selection, training, and daily performance evaluation of staff; providing guidance and assistance to subordinates and managers through coaching, mediation, monitoring, tracking, coordinating, recommending, and conducting managerial oversight and guidance; providing regulatory oversight for capital improvement projects and commercial and industrial site projects; tracking monthly program compliance;

preparing comprehensive reports to provide information as required by federal, state, county, and local regulatory agencies and the public; reviewing comprehensive reports and providing detailed information and recommendations; compiling data to assist the Water Resources Department in preparing the annual operating budgets; reviewing operating expenditures within the compliance program; submitting and administering contractor bids and proposals for equipment and services related to the assigned group;

and managing the review and inspection of new and modified building plans for compliance with ordinances and building standards.

An incumbent in this class is required to oversee regulatory inspections; laboratory testing results and equipment maintenance; and ensure proper procedures are adhered to. Additional duties include: reviewing or issuing orders of compliance, notices of violations, permits, fees, billing, and audits; overseeing and ensuring that the proper OSHA and safety procedures are adhered to, including providing staff safety training, safety equipment, and procedures and documentation as required by position assignment;

and representing the Water Resources Department and the City in meetings, inspections, regulatory stakeholder groups, public comment on proposed regulatory rules, and any situation where interpretation by the SME is required or requested. This class may be subject to 24 hours a day, seven-days a week emergency call-out. An employee in this class performs related duties as required.

Maintains compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 40 CFR Parts 400-699 and the City of Mesa Code Title 8 Health and Sanitation, Chapter 4 Sanitary Sewer Regulations for the reclaimed water plants, the collection system, and commercial and industrial properties.

This classification is distinguished by its responsibilities for ensuring the City’s compliance with local, state, county, and federal laws pertaining to drinking water, reclaimed water, air, cross connection, backflow prevention, and industrial and commercial waste discharges. Work requires considerable exercise of initiative…