Utilities Operation Coordinator

Job Description:

Utilities Operation Coordinator

Description

Description

THE POSITION
We invite you to join the high performing team at the Town of Prescott Valley, serving as our Utilities Operations Coordinator within the Utilities Department. All Town utilities field work is contracted to Jacobs. In this position, you will provide day-to-day oversight and management of the Town's utilities contractor responsible for water, wastewater and reclaimed/recharge water systems and treatment facilities.If you have a desire to put your operational skills to work and serve our community, we encourage you to apply.

Examples of Duties

In this position you will:

• Perform oversight of the operations and maintenance contract of the water, wastewater, reclaimed, and recharge water system. This includes ensuring the operations contractor meets all obligations stipulated in the contract. Provide Town input and coordinate contractor efforts with other Town Departments on special projects, water system shutdowns and startup of new capital projects and improvements.

·Ensure that monitoring and reporting requirements for the water system and wastewater systems are met; review regulatory reports prepared by the contract company.

·Engage and collaborate with the contractor's executive leadership, project managers, supervisory staff and field technicians.

·Investigate customer complaints/issues, work with the Customer Accounts Division and provide information to resolve customer concerns and to address insurance claims. Assist with keeping efficient communication and work order processes between the contractor and the Customer Accounts Division.

·Review contractor maintenance program data for optimizing and organizing the maintenance of assets such as pumps, tanks, wells, lift stations, wastewater treatment plant, booster pump stations and any other applicable utilities facilities.

• Collaborate with contractor regarding the operation of the utilities systems to meet water and wastewater demands, and optimal efficiencies to ensure reliable and cost effective operations.

Typical Qualification

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field of study is preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the utilities industry with a minimum of four (4) years of supervisory experience required.

• Grade 4 ADEQ certification in at least one of the following: Water Distribution, Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment or the ability to obtain within one year of hire.

• Must possess or obtain upon employment, a valid AZ driver's license and ability to pass a pre-employment background check including driving record.

• Must have the ability to be contacted and to respond in a timely manner in an after-hour capacity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multiple Certifications in Water Distribution, Water Treatment, Wastewater Collections and/or Wastewater Treatment.

Compensation:

The Town's complete compensation package includes salary, benefits, and a high-performance culture. The Town package includes a health, dental and vision insurance plan, participation in the state retirement system, optional 457 deferred compensation with town match up to 6%, vacation, holidays, and additional comprehensive benefits.

The full salary range is $81,411-$113,984 depending on experience and internal equity.

Closing Date: June 24th @ 5 pm

Apply online: prescottvalley-az.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Supplemental Information

The Town of Prescott Valley-The Cooler Side of Arizona

The Town of Prescott Valley is located in beautiful central Arizona, set between the scenic Mingus and Bradshaw mountain ranges in the heart of Yavapai County. Our high desert elevation of 5,100 feet affords us four seasons with mild temperatures year-round. Prescott Valley is the largest and fastest-growing municipality in the county. (est. 50,000 pop.)

Founded in 1966, Prescott Valley offers a small-town, rural atmosphere filled with rich natural beauty and modern amenities. Three national forests are nearby, and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is a short two-hour drive away. The Prescott Valley lifestyle is for someone who enjoys a relaxed pace of life, but also wants the excitement of being part of a growing, evolving community!

Known as a diverse, welcoming community, Prescott Valley boasts excellent cultural, recreational and educational activities and superior public services. The Town's downtown area is anchored by a 5,000 seat, town-owned event center that hosts concerts, sporting events, and shows.

A carefully created General Plan serves to protect the quality of life that has been the reason that many have moved to Prescott Valley. The town has an excellent K-12 school system, local access to higher education, and offers a variety of shopping and restaurant options in and around its inviting central business district.

Town Values

Incorporated in 1978, the Town operates under the council-manager form of government. We believe our greatest resource in fulfilling our mission is our employees! Our signature count-on-me SERVICE culture means together, we roll up our sleeves and get the job done quickly and effectively. We value INTEGRITY, holding ourselves to the highest standards; we are responsible, honest and transparent. RESPECT, we treat others with dignity. We genuinely welcome differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences for a more inclusive workplace. TEAMWORK, honoring our commitments. FUN, our energizing force to create and innovate finding a new way to pioneer public services. When we have fun doing what we love our citizens love their experiences with us! With a sense of humility we give our time, attention and action in service to others.
Under the leadership of our Town Manager and Council, the Town of Prescott Valley is a proactive, visionary, and solution-oriented organization. Fiscally conservative, the Town is financially sound with little debt and healthy reserves, positioning us to move forward in continued smart and sustainable growth for years to come.

Benefits for a full-time regular, employee:

The Town of Prescott Valley offers a highly competitive benefits package including:

• General Leave: 200 hours of general leave per year, increasing with longevity and pro-rated for part-time positions
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday per fiscal year
• Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate. Town pays 100% of employee premiums for certain plans with family coverage optional
• Health Savings Account with Town contributions for qualified High Deductible Health Plan selections
• Dental Insurance: 100% of employee premiums paid by the Town. Family coverage is optional
• Vision Insurance: 100% of employee premiums paid by the Town. Family coverage is optional
• Flexible Spending Accounts:Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
• Short Term Disability Insurance: Town-paid coverage
• Long Term Disability Insurance: Town-paid coverage
• Life Insurance: Town-paid insurance valued at the annual salary ($100,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Alternate to Social Security - 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with Town match up to 6%
• Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan or Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) with mandatory city and employee contributions. ASRS Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.
• Voluntary employee paid Ancillary Benefits including Cancer Benefit, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Shield

• Direct Deposit: Paychecks are deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s) on a bi-weekly schedule.

Closing Date/Time: 6/24/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

Salary:

$81,411.00 - $113,984.00 Annually