Wastewater Operations Manager

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WASTEWATER OPERATIONS MANAGER
CENTRAL OFFICE

Job Location :
Address: 1110 WEST WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 100, PHOENIX, AZ 85007 Posting Details:
Salary Range: $67,567.00 - $87,570.00 / per year Grade: 22 Closing Date: open until filled

Job Summary:

This consolidated position oversees both the day-to-day water resource management and environmental utility compliance matters of the agency. The role serves as the lead hydrologist focusing on water quantity, historic water rights, and state-wide stream adjudications. Concurrently, it provides positive assurance that agency water and wastewater utilities proactively maintain regulatory compliance with all state and federal rules and regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and Clean Water Act (CWA).

A key part of this position would be overseeing a variety of treatment facilities for both water and wastewater systems at over 18 state parks.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

- Environmental Monitoring & Field Inspections:

Operate and maintain a statewide network of environmental monitoring equipment collecting water resource data. Determine equipment placement to protect historic water rights and ensure data accuracy. Conduct compliance assurance Operations & Maintenance (O&M) inspections of each agency water and wastewater utility at least annually.

- Regulatory Compliance & Liaison Oversight:

Serve as the primary direct contact between the agency and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). Track utility compliance, resolve regulatory discrepancies, and maintain the agency's official water quality compliance records. Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual for varying parks treatment facilities.
Main point of contact for ADWR on wells and reporting/permits.

- Legal & Water Rights Adjudication:

Work closely with the Attorney General's Office to defend the agency’s historic water rights in the Arizona General Stream Adjudication. Attend court proceedings, investigate legal documents/expert witness reports, and prepare supporting data and exhibits. Participate directly in water rights settlement negotiations.

- Strategic Planning & Interdepartmental Advising:

Investigate water rights for targeted property acquisitions. Represent the agency in Colorado River water use contracts. Work closely and prepare reports for BOR. Advise Executive Staff and the Parks Board on climate, legislative impacts, and internal development/resource protection planning.

- Training, Certification & Database Administration:

Develop and deliver water quality training to operations staff. Maintain an agency-wide data inventory tracking water sources, water uses, sampling schedules, and backflow prevention.

Knowledge of :

• State and Federal water laws, rules, and regulations (SDWA, CWA, NPDES/AZPDES, APP).
• Hydrologic cycle, flood control, water rights administration, and ecological support systems.
• ADEQ Engineering Bulletins, water/wastewater treatment processes,(ATC/AOC) and industry standard engineering practices (AWWA, MAG, WEF).
• State and Federal court rulings impacting water resource management in Arizona.

Skill in:

• Operating environmental monitoring equipment, water quality sampling tools, and GPS units.
• Research methodologies, mathematics, statistics, and analysis of numerical data.
• Exceptional written/oral communication and negotiating complex regulatory agreements/settlements.
• Interpretation of land descriptions, aerial photos, topographic maps, and GIS overlays.

Ability to:

• Work effectively within multidiscipline units, advisory groups, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Recognize utility system…