Wastewater Collections Manager

City of Scottsdale; Arizona; On-site; USD 109,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

The City of Scottsdale is seeking a Wastewater Collections Manager to lead a diverse team responsible for maintaining and advancing the city’s wastewater collection and treatment operations. You will champion safety, regulatory excellence, and sustainable practices while delivering reliable service to residents.

The role emphasizes leadership in operations and maintenance, compliance with regulations, and a focus on innovative, safe, and efficient processes within a city-owned system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Water Technology, Biology, Chemistry or Management from an accredited institution.
• Five years of operation and maintenance experience in a large wastewater collection system and related facilities.
• Experience with advanced computerized systems used for control and monitoring of facilities.
• At least one year of Lead or Supervisory experience.
• Equivalent education/experience acceptable; preferred: five years of lead/supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection system and treatment maintenance areas.
• Ensure compliance with Local, State and Federal requirements.
• Lead safety initiatives and foster regulatory excellence.
• Direct mechanical maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Operations & maintenance

SCADA systems

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in water tech/biology/chemistry/management

Tools

SCADA systems

Control monitoring software

Job description

About the Position:

Step into a leadership role where your expertise keeps a critical city system running smoothly and sustainably. As our Wastewater Collections Manager, you will guide a dedicated, diverse team in maintaining and advancing the City’s essential wastewater collection and treatment operations. This is your opportunity to shape innovative practices, champion safety, and ensure regulatory excellence while contributing to a healthier environment and stronger community. If you're a forward-thinking professional who thrives on collaboration, problem-solving, and making a meaningful impact, we invite you to bring your talent and passion to our team, help us continue delivering exceptional service to the residents we proudly serve.

About the Position:

This position manages the overall operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment maintenance area to ensure all Local, State and Federal requirements are met. Responsible for the efficient, safe and economical operation of the collection system and mechanical maintenance of all wastewater treatment facilities.

Salary

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $127,816.00/annually.

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Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Water Technology, Biology, Chemistry or Management from an accredited educational institution.
• Five years of operation and maintenance of a large wastewater collection system and mechanical maintenance of large complex wastewater treatment facilities.
• Experience with advanced computerized systems utilized in the control and monitoring of collection systems and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Must have at leastoneyear of Lead or Supervisory experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
• Preferred: 5 years of Lead or Supervisory experience.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirement

• Must possess and maintain upon hire or promotion, a Grade 4 Certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) in Wastewater Collection.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post‑offer, pre‑employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39‑Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full‑time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part‑time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year‑for‑year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at [phone]. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at [phone].

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

For more information about Scottsdale, Arizona, visit our About Scottsdale site.