Job Description Summary
Department - Regional Wastewater Reclamation Job Description
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Classification: 1037 - Director Regional Wastewater Reclamation
Salary Grade: 21
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $146,286 - $201,115 Annually
Pay Range: $146,286 - $219,398 Annually
Range Explanation:
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Join us in shaping the future of Pima County as the Director of the Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD). Our mission is to protect public health and safety and the environment by providing quality service, excellent environmental stewardship, and developing renewable resources. RWRD has established a reputation of excellence through providing outstanding customer service; investing in employees; continuously improving processes; and enhancing financial stability. As Director, you will lead RWRD’s executive leadership team to ensure alignment of the County’s public utility goals and vision with our Strategic Plan. You will guide the department’s over 400 employees to achieve our vision of being an industry leader in the management and sustainability of the water reclamation cycle and other renewable resources.
With an annual operations and maintenance budget of over $100 million, an annual capital budget of over $50 million, numerous regulatory compliance permits, and a strong culture towards safety, customer service, and sustainability, the department operates and maintains systems and facilities that convey, treat, and reclaim over 62 million gallons of wastewater per day. We are responsible for the design, construction, management, operation, and maintenance of nearly 3,600 miles of the region’s sanitary sewer (conveyance) system, 22 pump stations, 26 odor control sites, 37 flow monitoring sites, as well as two metropolitan and six sub-regional water reclamation facilities. RWRD has won many accolades and awards for our innovation, research, and are recognized for our expertise by our peers, sister utilities, and from various professional organizations, and under your leadership we can achieve even more.
At Pima County, we are committed to cultivating a workplace culture rooted in our values of being Accountable, Respectful, and Ethical (A.R.E.). We seek individuals who consistently demonstrate these values through their actions, decisions, and interactions with employees, stakeholders, and the community. Every employee plays an important role in upholding our values and fostering an environment of trust, professionalism, and excellence in public service. Together, we bring these values to life. We A.R.E. Pima County!
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This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.
Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Under the administrative direction of the County Administrator or designee, establishes and implements strategic goals, priorities, and performance measures for the Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department;
Develops and implements long-term infrastructure plans, directing wastewater treatment operations for Pima County and the City of Tucson aligned with regional water resource sustainability goals;
Responsible for technical compliance, in accordance with the standards of the Environmental…