Water Treatment Utility Supervisor

Town of Gilbert; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Gilbert seeks a Water Treatment Utility Supervisor to lead the water production team, oversee daily operations, and manage budgets while ensuring regulatory compliance and public engagement. The role requires hands-on technical knowledge of treatment processes, pumping systems, and water quality standards, plus leadership to mentor staff and maintain reliable water infrastructure.

The incumbent will coordinate with regulators, contractors, and the public, and will drive safety and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 1 year of specialized or technical training beyond high school.
• 5 years of experience in water treatment technology, pumping systems and water quality assessment.
• 2 years of lead or supervisory experience.
• ADEQ Grade IV Water Treatment and Grade II Distribution Certifications (reciprocity accepted).
• Arizona Class D Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead water production staff, assign daily work and schedule coverage.
• Manage day-to-day facility operations, equipment and weekly production reporting.
• Develop and monitor division budgets, including cost analyses and requests.
• Evaluate design and cost proposals for water projects and monitor CIP/LRIP.
• Serve as point of contact and public representative, ensuring compliance and hosting tours.

Skills

Water treatment knowledge

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or 2-year technical certificate

1 year specialized training beyond high school

Tools

ADEQ Grade IV Water Treatment

ADEQ Grade II Distribution

Arizona Driver's License (Class D)

Job description

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Water Treatment Utility Supervisor. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

The Water Treatment Utility Supervisor reports to the Water Distribution Superintendent. The primary functions of this position include:

• Supervise and lead water production staff — prioritizing and assigning daily work, coordinating scheduling to ensure proper plant coverage, and supporting staff training and development
• Manage day-to-day facility operations and equipment performance, including daily shift strategies and weekly production reporting
• Develop, monitor, and manage operations and division-level budgets, including cost analyses and budget requests
• Evaluate design and cost proposals for water treatment and distribution projects, and monitor capital improvement (CIP) and LRIP projects from planning through completion
• Serve as the facility's point of contact and public representative — ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, hosting tours, and resolving complex customer concerns
• For a full list of duties, please review the job description.

This is an FLSA Exempt, at-will position with the Town of Gilbert.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

• Posting Closes: October 11, 2026
• Tentative In-Person Interviews: Week of October 19, 2026
• Tentative Start Date: November 9, 2026

This timeline is provided as an estimate and is subject to change based on business needs.

You’re a seasoned water treatment professional who’s ready to lead a team and own the performance of an entire facility. You bring hands‑on technical knowledge of treatment processes, pumping systems, and water quality standards, paired with the supervisory instincts to coach staff, set goals, and keep operations running smoothly day to day. You’re comfortable managing a budget as easily as you are walking the plant floor, and you know how to represent Gilbert confidently to regulators, contractors, and the public. You take ownership of compliance and safety, and you find real satisfaction in mentoring your team and keeping critical water infrastructure running reliably.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem‑solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED; 1 year of specialized or technical training beyond high school; Associate’s degree or two-year technical certificate
• 5 years of experience in water treatment technology, working chemical and pumping systems, and water quality assessment techniques and applicable methods
• 2 years of lead or supervisory experience
• Grade IV Water Treatment and Grade II Distribution Certifications from ADEQ at time of hire (equivalent certification through reciprocity accepted at application, with Arizona certification of reciprocity obtained within 3 months of hire)
• Arizona Class D Driver's License

This position requires a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.

This position has been designated as a Medium work position that spends time in a facility and office environment.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.