Deputy Director - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

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Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department has an established reputation of excellence by providing outstanding customer service; investing in employees; continuously improving processes; and enhancing financial stability. 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.

Our vision is to be an industry leader in the management and sustainability of the water reclamation cycle and other renewable resources. We have 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. 

Our mission is to protect the public health and safety, and the environment by providing quality service, excellent environmental stewardship, and developing renewable resources.

The Deputy Director is a key member of the County’s Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department’s executive leadership team that ensures alignment of public utility goals and vision with our Strategic Plan. This position is one of three Deputy Director roles (Treatment, Conveyance, and Technical Services & Engineering) who oversee a department of 400 employees, 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.

• Minimum five (5) years experience supervising technical staff, including resolving technical and operational problems and promoting a collaborative and efficient work environment.

• Experience leading a diverse workforce in a complex and dynamic environment including responsibility for employee safety, operational performance, and achieving organizational goals.

• Minimum five (5) years experience managing a private or public utility or serving in a leadership role with responsibility for a large manufacturing, industrial, or construction operation.

• Minimum five (5) years experience in a position with responsible charge for regulatory compliance.

• Minimum five (5) years experience developing multimillion-dollar operations and maintenance budgets and preparing monthly budget forecasts.