Water Services Process Control Specialist

ABOUT THIS POSITION The City of Phoenix Water Services Department, one of the nation's largest potable water utilities, treats and delivers safe, reliable drinking water to 1.5 million customers across approximately 540 square miles. Phoenix Water Services also manages the sewer collection system and treats wastewater for 2.5 million residents in metropolitan Phoenix.The Water Services Department is seeking a Process Control Specialist for the City's Lake Pleasant Water Treatment Plant.Employees in this position direct the process control activities of the City's water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, water distribution systems, or wetlands facilities by evaluating performance, operating reports, and laboratory tests.Responsibilities include : Monitoring plant or system performance, operations and maintenance procedures and activities, Evaluating plant or system conditions and making process control decisions, Reviewing process control operations through inspection of plant or system records, technical data, operating reports, graphic charts, Developing the application of process control procedures to increase efficiency of plant or system operations, Advising on all matters pertaining to system process control operations to ensure the safe and economical functioning of distribution systems, Chemical and electrical usage efficiency and effectiveness, Coordinating operational strategies with the Water Facilities Supervisor. SALARY Pay Range : $82,451 to $121,825 annually.Hiring Range : $82,451 to $100,235 annually.Pay Range Explanation : Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification. Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. BENEFITS A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes : Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details : Pension Information 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA / HDHP plans Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually Dental, vision, and life insurance options Employer paid long-term disability Free Bus / light rail pass Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi For more details, visit : Unit 007 Benefits MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Four years of experience in water or wastewater treatment with extensive knowledge of biological and / or chemical properties. Bachelor's degree in sanitary, civil or chemical engineering, or a closely related field. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. Must possess Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Water Treatment Grade 3 operator's certification at time of application. Must possess Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Water Treatment Grade 4 operator's certification in the appropriate discipline by the end of probation (within one year of hire). If you possess certification from another state or jurisdiction, please contact the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ( ) for Arizona Request for Operator Certification Reciprocity procedures and certification equivalency. This is a 24-hour per day, 7-day per week operation. Employees are required to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Vacation and shift assignments are determined by seniority. All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position. Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here . The City job description can be found here . PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The minimum qualifications listed above, plus : Grade 4 Water Treatment ADEQ certification. Five years of experience in a process control role at a water treatment facility. Three years of experience compiling water quality reports and analyzing laboratory data. Experience managing databases and compiling operating reports. Experience in water distribution. Experience with wetlands, Supervisory / lead experience. RECRUITMENT DATES Recruitment closes May 22, 2025. All materials must be received by 11 : 59 p.m. on this

is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future. HOW TO APPLY Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address. WE ARE HERE TO HELP Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference. If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options. Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information. Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix . Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities. If you need assistance applying for this job, please contact our HR Connection Center at . REFERENCE Water Services Proc Cont Spec, JC : 22050, ID#58102, 05 / 19 / 2025, USM, RG, Benefits : 007Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWorkCity of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.