Water Program Superintendent

City of Tucson; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tucson seeks a Water Program Superintendent to oversee condition assessment and corrosion management for water infrastructure, including large pipelines, wells, and reservoirs. The role leads cathodic protection programs, asset condition evaluations, and capital planning within the ORCA division, reporting to the Water Administrator and supervising water supervisors.

Responsibilities include budgeting, developing technical specs, coordinating with internal/external stakeholders, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Equivalency: any combination of education and experience substituted year-for-year.
• Certifications in ADEQ Water Distribution and/or Treatment (any level).
• Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) desired.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) desired.
• Experience in managing water pipeline protection, cathodic protection, or condition assessment programs.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating program activities.
• Knowledge of utility infrastructure protection, assessment, and maintenance practices.
• Skills in budgeting, project planning, and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Manages condition assessment programs for water assets, sets priorities, schedules, and performance measures.
• Maintains pipeline protection and corrosion control programs, including cathodic protection and monitoring.
• Integrates findings into maintenance, rehab, replacement, and capital plans.
• Evaluates reports and data to identify deterioration mechanisms and support asset management decisions.
• Develops budgets, scopes of work, specifications, and procurement documents; oversees contracts.
• Supervises technical staff and promotes accountability and professional development.
• Coordinates with stakeholders and communicates risks, funding needs, and recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 stakeholders to align condition assessment and corrosion activities with operational needs, infrastructure priorities, and organizational objectives. Communicates technical findings, program risks, funding requirements, and recommendations to management.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions

Indoor and outdoor work with some exposure to physical, ergonomic, or emotional hazardous environment.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

Five (5) years of relevant experience

Equivalency

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

License/Certifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in:
• ADEQ Water Distribution and/or Treatment (any level)
• Certified Reliability Leader (CRL)
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)

• Experience in:
• Managing water pipeline protection, cathodic protection, or condition assessment programs.
• Supervising staff and coordinating program activities.
• Utility infrastructure protection, assessment, and maintenance practices.
• Budgeting, project planning, and performance monitoring.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J4067 - Water Program Superintendent

View full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent .

Compensation Grade

G111

Hourly Range

$38.91 - 58.36 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

Water Utility

Department Link

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Water

Background Check

This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

ABOUT US

Benefits

The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

Citizenship

The City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.

The City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer

The city does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status.If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).

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