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Deputy Water Services Director -
Wastewater Engineering Division
Job ID 57682
Hiring Range: $136,489.60 - $155,000.00 annually.
Deadline to Apply: June 9, 2025
The City of Phoenix is seeking a results-oriented, experienced and high-performing Deputy Water Services Directors in the Wastewater Engineering Design and Construction Management Division.
The Deputy Water Services Director for the Wastewater Engineering Design and Construction Management Division will oversee professional engineers, project managers, and project coordinators. This division is responsible for the planning, design, and construction management of the department¿s wastewater capital improvement program (CIP), managing over $2 billion in infrastructure projects over a five-year period. The Wastewater Engineering Design and Construction Management Division consists of 3 teams focusing on treatment plants, lift stations, force mains, and gravity sewer lines. Primarily serving as project managers, the team engages consultants for design services, infrastructure condition assessments, and construction administration, while coordinating with the wastewater collection and treatment divisions. This position requires a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with strong communication skills, leadership experience, and a proven ability to deliver complex projects in a collaborative team environment.
The Deputy Water Services Director is responsible for the overall management and leadership of their Division including work assignments, budgeting, and resolving personnel issues. The position requires the use of independent judgment and initiative in making technical decisions and policy recommendations of considerable difficulty. Work is performed under the general direction of an Assistant Water Services Director and performance is evaluated on the basis of results achieved.
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Deputy Water Services Director - Water Planning Division
Job ID 57682
Hiring Range: $136,489.60 - $155,000.00 annually.
Deadline to Apply: June 9, 2025
The City of Phoenix is seeking a results-oriented, experienced and high-performing Deputy Water Services Directors in the Water Planning Division.
The Deputy Water Services Director over the Water Planning Division will oversee over 70 employees across the following sections: Development Planning, Water Resources, and Infrastructure Records Services. This position will oversee the administration and operations of the department's water and wastewater infrastructure master plans, development agreements, stipulations, and annexations; water resources and conservation programs; and records management, utility as-builts, and mapping functions.
The Deputy Water Services Director is responsible for the overall management and leadership of their Division including work assignments, budgeting, and resolving personnel issues. The position requires the use of independent judgment and initiative in making technical decisions and policy recommendations of considerable difficulty. Work is performed under the general direction of an Assistant Water Services Director and performance is evaluated on the basis of results achieved.
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Rotational Water Services Engineer Apprenticeship
Job ID 58057
$36.84 / hour starting salary
$38.68 / hour after 1,000 OJT hours and required training
$40.61 / hour after 2,000 OJT hours and required training
$42.64 / hour after 4,000 OJT hours and required training
$44.77 / hour after 6,000 OJT hours and required training
$47.01 / hour after 8,000 OJT hours and required training
$57.15 / upon completion of program requirements and passing both the Fundamentals of Engineering and Professional Engineering Exams; includes promotion to Civil Engineer III classification
Note: Passed FE Exam = one additional step increase; Passed PE Exam = two additional step increases
Deadline to Apply: May 29, 2025
The Rotational Water Services Engineer program is a four-year apprenticeship program and was developed to attract and train individuals with the desire to become skilled and licensed professional engineers with the City of Phoenix Water Services Department. Completion of the four-year program along with obtaining a Professional Engineer (PE) license in a relevant discipline (Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) will place the individuals in permanent Civil Engineer III positions.
Rotational Water Services Engineers will spend the first year of the program assigned to different facilities, including a water treatment plant and a wastewater treatment plant learning treatment plant operations and engineering, and job shadowing multiple other groups and field units that support the functions of the water and wastewater utilities, and will also gain a detailed understanding of the water and wastewater design standards by conducting plan reviews for a variety of water and sewer pipeline projects.
The second and third year of the program will be spent with four, 6-month assignments at different engineering teams assisting the other engineers on those teams with a variety of projects and conducting research, studies, data analysis, plan reviews, and a variety of engineering and technical assignments while building their experience towards Professional Engineer Licensure. The fourth year of the program will focus on engineering project management training with the permanently assigned engineering team. Rotational Water Engineers will also be enrolled in exam preparation courses and study groups to help prepare them to pass the PE Exam.
No experience is required prior to starting the program, only an ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering discipline. All required training is paid for and provided by the City of Phoenix while on-the-job and being employed full-time.
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Cloud and Integration Support Coordinator (Water Services Technical Support Coordinator)
Job ID 57949
Pay Range and Hiring Range: $66,185.60 - $144,476.80 annually.
Candidates may be hired up to $144,476.80 depending upon qualifications.
Deadline to Apply: May 26, 2025
The Water Services Department is seeking a skilled and proactive Cloud and Integration Support Coordinator (Water Services Technical Support Coordinator) to lead the administration, integration, and support of cloud-based platforms critical to utility operations. This role is responsible for optimizing the performance, security, and user experience of cloud software systems that support asset management, customer service, and field service management. IT professionals in the Water Services Department work closely with professionals in other technological environments, and in other City departments, offering opportunities for continued professional growth. Technology training is also available to allow employees to enhance their technical skills.
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Development Planning Specialist (Principal Engineering Technician)
Job ID 57696
Pay Range: $61,526.40 - $110,510.40 annually.
Hiring Range: $61,526.40 - $100,235.20 annually.
Deadline to Apply: May 15, 2025
The Water Services Department (WSD) is seeking a Development Planning Specialist with experience in water/wastewater systems to be involved in private development projects by providing review and assistance in the design and construction of public infrastructure to support new development and growth. This position is with the Water Planning Division, and will work closely with various WSD divisions, the Planning and Development Department (PDD), Community Economic Development Department (CED), development communities, design professionals, contractors, and the general public to provide assistance on private development driven water and wastewater issues.
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with Phoenix Water Services
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Phoenix Water Services Department. Follow these simple steps to begin the application process.
Once you've identified a job opportunity,please take note of the Job Title and Job ID number. This is how you will locate the job posting in the City of Phoenix HR Connection Center (employment and application portal).
Click the "Apply Now" button. You will be redirected to HR Connection, where you can create an account if you don't already have one. Once logged in, enter the Job Title or Job ID number in the search field.
Review the full job description and pay special attention to the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and HOW TO APPLY sections. They explain the evaluation process and tell you exactly what qualifications and documentation are required.
Submit your application along with your resume and cover letter before the job post expires. Applicants should receive a notice within two weeks after the recruitment has closed to let you know if you made the eligible-for-hire list. This list is a compilation of all qualified applicants from which departments can select candidates to interview.
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