Water Treatment Utility Supervisor

Water Treatment Utility Supervisor

Salary

$83,380.00 - $125,070.00 Annually

Location

San Tan Water Treatment Plant, 3695 E. Occotillo Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85298, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

27-0090

Department

PUBLIC WORKS WATER

Division

PW WTR WTP SAN TAN VISTA

Opening Date

10/05/2026

Closing Date

10/11/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Water Treatment Utility Supervisor. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

The Water Treatment Utility Supervisor reports to the Water Distribution Superintendent. The primary functions of this position include:

• Supervise and lead water production staff - prioritizing and assigning daily work, coordinating scheduling to ensure proper plant coverage, and supporting staff training and development
• Manage day-to-day facility operations and equipment performance, including daily shift strategies and weekly production reporting
• Develop, monitor, and manage operations and division-level budgets, including cost analyses and budget requests
• Evaluate design and cost proposals for water treatment and distribution projects, and monitor capital improvement (CIP) and LRIP projects from planning through completion
• Serve as the facilitys point of contact and public representative - ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, hosting tours, and resolving complex customer concerns
• For a full list of duties, please review the job description.

This is an FLSA Exempt, at-will position with the Town of Gilbert.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

• Posting Closes: October 11, 2026
• Tentative In-Person Interviews: Week of October 19, 2026
• Tentative Start Date: November 9, 2026

This timeline is provided as an estimate and is subject to change based on business needs.

About You

Youre a seasoned water treatment professional whos ready to lead a team and own the performance of an entire facility. You bring hands-on technical knowledge of treatment processes, pumping systems, and water quality standards, paired with the supervisory instincts to coach staff, set goals, and keep operations running smoothly day to day. Youre comfortable managing a budget as easily as you are walking the plant floor, and you know how to represent Gilbert confidently to regulators, contractors, and the public. You take ownership of compliance and safety, and you find real satisfaction in mentoring your team and keeping critical water infrastructure running reliably.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED; 1 year of specialized or technical training beyond high school; Associates degree or two-year technical certificate
• 5 years of experience in water treatment technology, working chemical and pumping systems, and water quality assessment techniques and applicable methods
• 2 years of lead or supervisory experience
• Grade IV Water Treatment and Grade II Distribution Certifications from ADEQ at time of hire (equivalent certification through reciprocity accepted at application, with Arizona certification of reciprocity obtained within 3 months of hire)
• Arizona Class D Drivers License

This position requires a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.

This position has been designated as a Medium work position that spends time in a facility and office environment.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.

Why Team Gilbert?

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We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide.

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

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What is your highest level of education completed?

• Less than high school/GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some technical/vocational training (less than 1 year beyond high school)
• Technical/vocational certificate (1+ years) or Associates degree
• Bachelors degree or higher

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How many years of experience do you have in water treatment technology, including working with chemical and pumping systems and water quality assessment techniques and methods?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5+ years

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How many years of lead or supervisory experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5+ years of experience in

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Do you currently possess a Grade IV Water Treatment Certification from ADEQ (or an equivalent certification from another state through reciprocity)?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently possess a Grade II Distribution Certification from ADEQ (or an equivalent certification from another state through reciprocity)?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a current Arizona Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

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The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

• Veteran
• Disabled Veteran
• Veterans Spouse/Surviving Spouse
• Disabled Person

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Employer Town of Gilbert

Address 50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone (480) 503-6823

Website https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs