- Job ID: 56111
- Location: Professional & Supervisory
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
ABOUT THIS POSITION
The Water Services Department (WSD) is seeking two Project Coordinators with broad experiences in public water and wastewater infrastructure improvements driven by private developments.
Water Planning Division
This position is with the Water Planning Division Development Planning Team. The Development Planning Team includes the Development Group and the Planning Group. This position will be placed in the Development Group and reports to either a Civil Engineer III or the Development Planning Team Leader.
The position is primarily responsible for performing the following duties:
- Act as a liaison between WSD and Planning and Development Department (PDD) for water and wastewater related issues.
- Directly supervise up to two technical staff (Principal Engineering Technicians) and oversee their daily work.
- Provide technical assistance on water/wastewater technical appeals, stipulations, plan reviews, fire flows and public inquiries.
- Provide project management assistance on high-profile private development related infrastructure improvement projects.
- Provide assistance on process improvement and design standards update.
This position is a primarily office-based requiring minimum local travel and may be eligible for a flexible work schedule and up to two days of telework each week.
Wastewater Treatment Division
The Wastewater Treatment Division is seeking a Project Coordinator to manage major construction projects and programs for the Division. The Wastewater Treatment Division consists of the 23rd Ave WWT, Cave Creek Reclamation Plant, Tres Rios Constructed Wetlands, and the 91st Ave WWT. The Project Coordinator will coordinate, direct, and manage major projects and programs for the Wastewater Treatment Division. This position, in cooperation with other Divisions and contractors, has the responsibility for coordinating and directing all functional activities within the projects and programs assigned; some work is oriented toward multi-year and some toward short-term projects.
The Project Coordinator works under the general direction of the Deputy Director and considerable independent judgment is exercised in achieving objectives. The Project Coordinator will also be responsible for development of project metrics such as time, cost, and resources as well as workflow, quality, documentation, and communication within the projects and programs assigned. Duties may also include supervising work standards analysis, long range planning, audit tracking, and special projects as well as acting as a liaison to coordinate work between the Water Services Department and other City Departments or outside agencies.
Responsibilities include:
- Establishing project goals and objectives;
- Coordinating studies and construction with other affected parties;
- Developing project scopes, schedules and budgetary estimates;
- Responding to emergency repair situations;
- Analyzing operational issues and recommending solutions;
- Negotiating with contractors and/or consultants;
- Providing overall technical and contractual oversight of contractors and consultants during studies, design, and construction of wastewater collection remote facilities;
- Conducting field oversight of project activities;
- Ensuring regulatory compliance for facilities;
- Providing oversight during facility commissioning;
- Conducting warranty inspections;
- Maintaining asset registries;
- Establishing operation and maintenance requirements for new equipment and facilities;
- Providing technical assistance to operating divisions;
- Writing technical reports;
- Preparing and delivering presentations;
- Working effectively in team settings.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Water Planning Division
- Knowledge of City codes pertaining to water and wastewater operations.
- Understanding of the interrelationship between land development, water/wastewater infrastructure and water supplies.
- Understanding of the City of Phoenix water and wastewater systems and standards.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in using MAG, City of Phoenix (COP) Supplement to MAG and COP Water and Wastewater System Design Standards Manual (DSM).
Wastewater Treatment Division:
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, prioritize at short notice and recognize that meeting regulatory reporting deadlines is the top priority.
- Understanding the design and construction management processes.
- Understanding the City of Phoenix codes and requirements pertaining to water and wastewater operations.
SALARY
Pay Range: $72,966.40 – $118,872.00 annually.
Hiring Range: $72,966.40 – $107,806.40 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
- Five years of professional experience in a water and wastewater utility, including supervisory experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, or a closely related field.
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
- The City job description can be found here.
- 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
Water Planning Division
- Five years of experience in water/wastewater engineering design, plan review, inspection, construction, or project management.
- Five years of experience working with the development community and general public.
- Three years of experiences using the City’s permitting and GIS system with WSD and PDD, such as KIVA, EPR and WaterNet.
Wastewater Treatment Division:
- Field experience related to operation of water or wastewater facilities.
- Two years of Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) experience.
- Two years of experience constructing reports that are concise, accurate, and complete.
RECRUITMENT DATES
Recruitment closes November 13, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
This recruitment and any interview process as a result of this recruitment may be used by multiple hiring managers and multiple departments throughout the City to fill any related current or future vacancies; other recruitments and appropriate eligible lists may also be considered.
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.
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