Water Supervisor

Maricopa Water District; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa Water District seeks a Water Systems Supervisor to oversee irrigation water delivery, coordinate surface water and groundwater usage, and ensure accurate water accounting and regulatory compliance. The role leads Zanjeros and Watermaster staff and collaborates with maintenance and support teams to maintain system performance and safety.

The position emphasizes real-time operational adjustments, adherence to SOPs, and continuous improvement in efficiency and conservation across the

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of water distribution systems and irrigation operations.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily irrigation water delivery operations across the District.
• Coordinate surface water and groundwater usage based on system demand.
• Monitor flows, levels, and system performance and make real-time adjustments.
• Approve and manage water delivery schedules.
• Ensure scheduling aligns with system capacity and operational priorities.
• Responsible for the coordinated delivery execution with Zanjeros.
• Adjust operations as conditions change.
• Monitor canals, pipelines, wells, and control structures for proper operation.
• Identify operational issues affecting flow, pressure, or delivery efficiency.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Supervisor for infrastructure repairs.
• Support troubleshooting of SCADA, communication systems, and operational technology.
• Ensure accurate measurement and tracking of water deliveries.
• Review and verify daily logs from Zanjeros and Watermaster staff.
• Reconcile discrepancies and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare and oversee required reporting, including ADWR submissions.
• Schedule and manage well operations based on system demand.
• Monitor pumping rates and efficiency.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs with the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Supervise Zanjeros and Watermaster staff.
• Assign work, monitor performance, and ensure accountability.
• Provide training and support for the water department staff.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, and adherence to District policies.
• Respond to customer concerns and service requests.
• Resolve water delivery issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain effective communication with water users and stakeholders.
• Enforce all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure safe operation of water systems and field activities.
• Promote proper lifting techniques and ergonomic practices.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable water regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and water conservation.
• Support implementation of improved processes, tools, and technologies.
• Water orders are reviewed, scheduled, and delivered efficiently.
• System flows are monitored and adjusted in real time.
• Water delivery records are accurate and reconciled regularly.
• Well operations are aligned with system demand and efficiency goals.
• Regulatory reporting is accurate and submitted on time.

Skills

Water distribution systems

Irrigation operations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Water Systems Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operation and distribution of water throughout the District’s irrigation system.

This position manages daily water delivery operations, supervises Zanjeros and Watermaster staff, and ensures accurate water accounting, regulatory compliance, and reliable system performance. The role serves as the operational lead for water movement and plays a key leadership role in coordinating activities across operations, maintenance, and support systems.

Key Responsibilities

Water Distribution & Operations

• Oversee daily irrigation water delivery operations across the District
• Coordinate surface water and groundwater usage based on system demand
• Monitor flows, levels, and system performance and make real-time adjustments
• Approve and manage water delivery schedules

Work Planning & Coordination

• Ensure scheduling aligns with system capacity and operational priorities
• Responsible for the coordinated delivery execution with Zanjeros
• Adjust operations as conditions change

System Monitoring & Performance

• Monitor canals, pipelines, wells, and control structures for proper operation
• Identify operational issues affecting flow, pressure, or delivery efficiency
• Coordinate with Maintenance Supervisor for infrastructure repairs
• Support troubleshooting of SCADA, communication systems, and operational technology

Water Accounting & Reporting

• Ensure accurate measurement and tracking of water deliveries
• Review and verify daily logs from Zanjeros and Watermaster staff
• Reconcile discrepancies and maintain accurate records
• Prepare and oversee required reporting, including ADWR submissions

Well Operations

• Schedule and manage well operations based on system demand
• Monitor pumping rates and efficiency
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs with the Maintenance Supervisor

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise Zanjeros and Watermaster staff
• Assign work, monitor performance, and ensure accountability
• Provide training and support for the water department staff
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, and adherence to District policies

Customer Service

• Respond to customer concerns and service requests
• Resolve water delivery issues in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain effective communication with water users and stakeholders

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure safe operation of water systems and field activities
• Promote proper lifting techniques and ergonomic practices
• Maintain compliance with all applicable water regulations

Operational Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and water conservation
• Support implementation of improved processes, tools, and technologies

Operational Expectations (SOP Awareness)

The Water Systems Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the following operational processes are consistently executed:

• Water orders are reviewed, scheduled, and delivered efficiently
• System flows are monitored and adjusted in real time
• Water delivery records are accurate and reconciled regularly
• Well operations are aligned with system demand and efficiency goals
• Regulatory reporting is accurate and submitted on time

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in irrigation systems, water distribution, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Experience with canal systems, pipelines, wells, and water control structures strongly preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of water distribution systems and irrigation operations
• P