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About The Position:
This position plans, organizes and directly supervises employees performing operation, maintenance and repair of the City's distribution systems.

Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

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The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent.
• Must have at least one year of Lead or Supervisory experience.

• Five years of experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of water distribution systems and facilities.
• An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred: Two years of college coursework in engineering, chemistry, water or wastewater technology or a related field.

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Completion of a one-time training requirement that includes 60 minutes of alcohol misuse training and 60 minutes of controlled substance use training, in accordance with FMCSA regulation 49 CFR 382.603 within 60 days of hire.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

• Must possess upon hire or promotion, and maintain, a Grade 4 operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within the discipline of Water Distribution.

• Supervises employees and coordinates personnel-related activities to include, but not limited to training, approving work schedules, recommending/approving personnel actions, coaching and counseling, establishing performance goals, and writing performance evaluations.
• Prepares, prioritizes, and monitors staff's work and leave schedules to assure appropriate staffing levels at all facilities.
• Orders and maintains an adequate inventory of spare mechanical and/or electrical parts.
• Maintains preventative maintenance schedule of mechanical and/or electrical components and overall system equipment.
• Serves as Contract Administrator for various contracts.
• Prepares the specifications, reviews the bids, monitors work, approves payments and annual budgeting.
• Provides detailed input into the preparation and justification of the annual operating and maintenance budget for their area of responsibility within the water and wastewater budgets.
• Observes and monitors performance of staff to determine compliance with prescribed operating and safety standards.
• Works with Water Resources Management and Water Resources Training, Safety and Security Coordinator's in conjunction with Risk Management the position maintains a safety program meeting all OSHA standards. This includes developing and implementing complex safety procedures.

• Work in adverse conditions, including extreme hot temperatures, cold temperatures, wind, rain and a high volume of noise.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment to include boots, hard hats and hearing protection.
• Works rotating weekend shifts and a call-out schedule.
• Drives a motor vehicle.

QUESTION 1

Do you have a valid driver's license (not expired or suspended/revoked)?

QUESTION 2

Do you have any of the following restrictions on your driver's license? Please note that this does not include vision correction. i. Interlock Device. ii. Court Mandated Restricted Hours. iii. Other Non-Medical Restriction(s).

QUESTION 3

A high school diploma/GED is required for this position. Do you have a high school diploma / GED?

QUESTION 4

Do you have at least 5 years of experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of water distribution systems? NOTE: If you answer yes to this question, you must include this experience in the "Work Experience" section of the application.

QUESTION 5

If you answered yes to question 4 above, briefly describe this experience, including the number of years' experience and the name of the employer(s). NOTE: Experience mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, write "None."

QUESTION 6

Do you have at least one year of lead or supervisory experience? NOTE: If you answer yes to this question, you must include this in the "Work Experience" section of your application.

QUESTION 7

If you answered yes to question 6 above, describe this experience, including the number direct reports. NOTE: If you don't have this experience, write "None."

QUESTION 8

Two years of college coursework in engineering, chemistry, water or wastewater technology or a related field is preferred. Do you have at least 2 years of college coursework in engineering, chemistry, water or wastewater technology or a related field?

QUESTION 9

If you answered yes to question 8 above, list the coursework completed. NOTE: If you don't have this education, write "None."

QUESTION 10

Do you possess, or can you obtain through reciprocity by date of hire or promotion a Grade 4 Operator Certification from ADEQ within the discipline of Water Distribution? NOTE: If you answered yes to this question, you must include this certification, reciprocity efforts or test date information in the "Certifications and Licenses" section of your application.

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