Water Program Superintendent

Posting Close Date Applicants must submit their completed application by 11-09-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST Application and Special Instructions The City of Tucson’s Water Department is seeking a Water Program Superintendent to lead condition assessment and corrosion management programs that support the reliability and longevity of critical water infrastructure. Join Tucson Water and help protect essential water systems, strengthen asset management, and ensure reliable service for our community.

Application Requirements Applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter of no more than two pages by the Final date to receive applications. Applications missing either document or responses to the required cover letter prompts will be considered incomplete and will not be considered  the cover letter, applicants should describe their interest in the Water Program Superintendent position and how their technical experience, leadership, and program management skills prepare them to lead condition assessment and corrosion management programs.

Responses should highlight relevant experience managing critical infrastructure, developing employees, using condition and risk data to guide maintenance and capital investments, managing budgets and contracts, and improving program performance. Applicants should also describe their vision for improving asset reliability and extending infrastructure service life, using specific examples and measurable results when possible.

Position Specific Summary The Water Program Superintendent position in the City of Tucson’s Water Department oversees condition assessment and corrosion management programs for linear and vertical water infrastructure, including large-diameter pipelines, wells, booster stations, pumps, and reservoirs. The position leads pipeline protection and cathodic protection programs; develops asset assessment, reliability, and lifecycle management strategies; evaluates asset condition, criticality, and risk to support maintenance, rehabilitation and capital investment decisions Operational Reliability Condition Assessment (ORCA) division.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Water Administrator. This position exercises supervision over water supervisors.

Duties and Responsibilities Manages and oversees condition assessment programs for linear and vertical water utility assets, including large-diameter transmission pipelines, wells, booster stations, pumps, reservoirs, and associated infrastructure. Establishes inspection priorities, assessment methodologies, program schedules, and performance measures to evaluate asset health, identify deterioration, and support reliability objectives.

Maintains pipeline protection and corrosion control programs, including cathodic protection systems, corrosion monitoring, integrity assessments, leak detection coordination, and mitigation strategies. Evaluates corrosion-related risks and recommends preventive measures, rehabilitation, and corrective actions to protect infrastructure and extend asset service life.

Integrates condition assessment findings, asset criticality, failure history, and risk evaluations into maintenance strategies, rehabilitation recommendations, replacement planning, and capital improvement programs. Develops short- and long-term plans to improve reliability, preserve asset value, and optimize infrastructure lifecycle costs.

Evaluates inspection reports, nondestructive examination results, monitoring data, engineering assessments, and emerging technologies to identify deterioration mechanisms and potential failure modes. Develops technical standards, procedures, specifications, and program strategies that support consistent and defensible asset management decisions.

Develops and administers operating and capital budgets, forecasts program expenditures, monitors costs, and allocates personnel and equipment resources. Prepares scopes of work, technical specifications, cost estimates, procurement documents, and consultant or contractor agreements; oversees contract performance and ensures compliance with applicable procurement requirements.

Supervises, and develops technical staff responsible for condition assessment, corrosion control, and pipeline protection activities. Establishes performance expectations, evaluates employee performance, timecards, identifies training needs, supports professional development, and promotes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Coordinates with internal and external…