Plant Superintendent (SCADA)

Qualifications

PLANT SUPERINTENDENT - SCADA Control Center

This opening is at our SCADA control center which operates the distribution and collections systems. This recruitment is open until the position is filled. First review of applications will occur on April 9, 2026.

Pay Grade: 115 Hourly Salary Range: $39.51 - $58.26

The successful candidates placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
• Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for up to 40 hours of floating holiday leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit: Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division: Public Works / Water Plants Job Type: Full-Time Regular This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees in safety sensitive positions are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. or 4/10 option Monday - Thursday 5:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Job Number: RC# 902436

DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position supervises staff that operates and maintains the Citys water and wastewater treatment plants, drinking water wells, sewer lift stations, Tempe Town Lake Dam and associated infrastructure and the utilitys centralized control center. Ensures operations are compliant with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Protection Agency and department policies and regulations.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assign staff schedules, monitor workflows and quality of work, evaluate performance, coordinate training and manage hiring, performance improvement and disciplinary matters.
• Participate in treatment and maintenance operations and ensure activities are in compliance with all applicable regulations, safe work practices, and department guidelines and protocols; recommend improvements and modifications when necessary.
• Recommend and assist in the development and implementation of organizational goals and objectives.
• Ensure work is appropriately documented, and staff are utilizing asset management and workorder systems.
• Serve as the primary contact for projects conducted in area of responsibility.
• Provide input on the design, modification and construction of facilities and systems.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with staff, contract vendors, facility maintenance, and internal support staff.
• Utilize SCADA system to provide trends and data to support plant operational goals or to support engineering related projects.
• Completes monthly regulatory compliance paperwork related to assigned area.
• Supervises Plant Operators in a control room environment who operate the distribution and collections system.
• Prepares city water order and well requests to meet city water needs.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience: Four (4) years of experience in operating and maintaining a water or wastewater treatment facility or associated infrastructure or related experience. Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicants full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education: Equivalent to an associate or vocational/technical school degree in Environmental science, engineering, natural sciences or related field. The term "equivalent" means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal one-year increments for college-level education (2 additional years for an associate degree and 4 additional years for a bachelors degree).

Professional Licensure and/or Certifications:

• Valid drivers license
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) when assigned to Control Center (SCADA)
• Grade 4 Water Treatment System Operator Certification

Additional: Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history review
• Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
• Post offer/pre-employment physical

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to: Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the Tempe Supervisors Association (TSA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.