WASTEWATER FACILITIES OPERATOR 2

Arizona State Government; Arizona; On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Arizona State Parks and Trails (ASPT) is seeking a Wastewater Facilities Operator 2 for Patagonia Lake State Park in Patagonia, AZ. This on-site role leads park staff, oversees water and wastewater treatment operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and maintains plant facilities per ADEQ standards.

The position requires Level 2 ADEQ certifications and hands-on experience with water systems, SCADA controls, testing, and reporting. Housing is not mentioned; benefits apply as per state policy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plant operations and maintenance.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage training programs.
• Familiarity with ADEQ and federal NPDES requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct operations and supervision for daily park operations focusing on water/wastewater plant operations.
• Ensure potable water safety and regulatory compliance for park operations.
• Oversee testing, reporting, and recordkeeping for treatment facilities and regulatory submissions.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for water/wastewater systems and train staff.

Skills

Water treatment operations

Wastewater treatment operations

SCADA systems

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

Safety procedures

Education

ADEQ Level 2 Certification in Water Treatment

ADEQ Level 2 Certification in Wastewater Treatment

ADEQ Level 2 Certification in Water Distribution

ADEQ Level 2 Certification in Wastewater Collections

Tools

SCADA software

Procurement portal

Job description

ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS

WASTEWATER FACILITIES OPERATOR 2
PATAGONIA LAKE STATE PARK
"HOUSING INCLUDED"

Job Location: Address:400 Patagonia Lake Road, Patagonia, AZ 85624

Posting Details: Salary: $51,394.00 - $66,009 / per year (depending on experience)
Grade: 19
Closing Date: August 25, 2026

Job Summary:

The position reports to the Patagonia State Park Manager and provides leadership, supervision and support to park staff. They oversee, assign, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for developing and implementing standards and training for safe operations of water and waste water treatment facilities. The position operates park facilities in accordance with established ADEQ requirements, prepares and files needed regulatory compliance documents and trains staff to support these functions.

A day in the life:

- Provide direct operations and supervision for daily park operations specializing in water/wastewater plant operations. Ensure that state park operations safely provide the needed potable water for operations in accordance with all applicable regulations and report to the Park Manager regarding all functions and activities. Perform and conduct all necessary functions of daily waste water treatment to stay within regulatory compliance. Operate valves, pumps, control panels and necessary plant equipment. Understand and operate SCADA systems for pump controls and plant process monitoring. Maintain equipment and repair or replace basic equipment in the operations of treatment facilities. Handle appropriate chemicals necessary for disinfection and treatment of WT & WWT. Conduct and coordinate all testing and record keeping activities, submit all necessary reports and paperwork needed to keep the park operation in good standing and compliant. Address all repairs and deficiencies of the system in a timely manner. Conduct dam safety inspections and operations in support of Patagonia Lake State Park. Assist nearby park operations in the same capacity.

- Responsible for the direct supervision of daily field staff. Assist in administrative and supervisory responsibilities. Develop and maintain Water and Wastewater Park SOP's and current with best practices and regulations from state (ADEQ, ADWR, AWWA) and federal (NPDES) agencies and associations.

- Maintain needed inventory of materials and supplies related to the water and waste water operations. This includes use of the procurement portal.

- Coordinate with Park Manager to balance daily staffing allocation to accommodate facility wide needs across a spectrum of tasks including staff and volunteer supervision, customer service, janitorial, landscaping, building and equipment maintenance.

- Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Your Competencies and Skills (KSAs):

Knowledge of : Water and wastewater treatment plant Operations and Maintenance practices and procedures including current ADEQ standards and requirements. Park safety and education information. Security matters, state laws, department policies, facility operational standards, and emergency response procedures. Facility procedures. Supervisory skills relevant to supervising employees and volunteers and special assignment personnel. A business acumen incorporating compliance tracking and budgets, Employee Public Health and Public Relation tasks. Knowledge of general office procedures and outdoor parks and recreation.

Skill in: Using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems; communicating effectively both verbally and in writing; motivating, developing, and directing people as they work; time management and organizational skills; fluidity in a water treatment environment; controlling operations of equipment or systems. Understanding and using various communication styles; building professional relationships; collaboration with other work groups or organizations; problem solving using AMS techniques.

Ability to: Supervise and maintain an efficient park water system in compliance with all safe practices and ADEQ standards; communicate concisely, both verbally and in writing; exercise good judgment while working under pressure during emergency situations; apply management and supervision principles and techniques; establish and maintain work relationships; interpret policy; use deductive reasoning in applying general rules to specific problems to produce the best solutions or actions; work independently. Be an effective management team member and correctly convey the management directions to subordinate employees. Resolve conflicts or issues as they arise with customers and staff. Interact effectively with a wide variety of customers visiting the facility and successfully meeting their needs. Develop and teach training curriculum for water/wastewater systems, park safety, park operations.

What sets you apart:

Two years of experience in a water plant to include work with water treatment, distribution and wastewater based operation with time as a lead or supervisor, demonstrated experience and operational acumen in a fast-paced work environment. Any combination of training and experience that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: relevant degree from an accredited college or university, coursework and work experience relevant to assignment.

What We need from You:

Posses and maintain Level 2 Certification from ADEQ in Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Water distribution, and Wastewater Collections.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Perks:

Being part of the ASPT team comes with some pretty great benefits, including: affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans; Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans; 10 paid holidays per year; Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years; Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly; Deferred compensation plan; Wellness plans; Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks per year pid leave for newborns or newly placed foster/adopted child. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Eligible for Arizona State Retirement System pension. Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment for newly hired State of Arizona employees.

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