Posting Close Date
Applicants must submit their completed application by 11-09-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST
Application and Special Instructions
The City of Tucson’s Water Department is seeking a Water Program Superintendent to lead condition assessment and corrosion management programs that support the reliability and longevity of critical water infrastructure. Join Tucson Water and help protect essential water systems, strengthen asset management, and ensure reliable service for our community.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter of no more than two pages by the application closing date. Applications missing either document or responses to the required cover letter prompts will be considered incomplete and will not be considered further.
In the cover letter, applicants should describe their interest in the Water Program Superintendent position and how their technical experience, leadership, and program management skills prepare them to lead condition assessment and corrosion management programs. Responses should highlight relevant experience managing critical infrastructure, developing employees, using condition and risk data to guide maintenance and capital investments, managing budgets and contracts, and improving program performance. Applicants should also describe their vision for improving asset reliability and extending infrastructure service life, using specific examples and measurable results when possible.
Position Specific Summary
The Water Program Superintendent position in the City of Tucson’s Water Department oversees condition assessment and corrosion management programs for linear and vertical water infrastructure, including large-diameter pipelines, wells, booster stations, pumps, and reservoirs. The position leads pipeline protection and cathodic protection programs; develops asset assessment, reliability, and lifecycle management strategies; evaluates asset condition, criticality, and risk to support maintenance, rehabilitation and capital investment decisions within the Operational Reliability Condition Assessment (ORCA) division.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Water Administrator. This position exercises supervision over water supervisors.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manages and oversees condition assessment programs for linear and vertical water utility assets, including large-diameter transmission pipelines, wells, booster stations, pumps, reservoirs, and associated infrastructure. Establishes inspection priorities, assessment methodologies, program schedules, and performance measures to evaluate asset health, identify deterioration, and support reliability objectives.
- Maintains pipeline protection and corrosion control programs, including cathodic protection systems, corrosion monitoring, integrity assessments, leak detection coordination, and mitigation strategies. Evaluates corrosion-related risks and recommends preventive measures, rehabilitation, and corrective actions to protect infrastructure and extend asset service life.
- Integrates condition assessment findings, asset criticality, failure history, and risk evaluations into maintenance strategies, rehabilitation recommendations, replacement planning, and capital improvement programs. Develops short- and long-term plans to improve reliability, preserve asset value, and optimize infrastructure lifecycle costs.
- Evaluates inspection reports, nondestructive examination results, monitoring data, engineering assessments, and emerging technologies to identify deterioration mechanisms and potential failure modes. Develops technical standards, procedures, specifications, and program strategies that support consistent and defensible asset management decisions.
- Develops and administers operating and capital budgets, forecasts program expenditures, monitors costs, and allocates personnel and equipment resources. Prepares scopes of work, technical specifications, cost estimates, procurement documents, and consultant or contractor agreements; oversees contract performance and ensures compliance with applicable procurement requirements.
- Supervises, and develops technical staff responsible for condition assessment, corrosion control, and pipeline protection activities. Establishes performance expectations, evaluates employee performance, timecards, identifies training needs, supports professional development, and promotes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to align condition assessment and corrosion activities with operational needs, infrastructure priorities, and organizational objectives. Communicates technical findings, program risks, funding requirements, and recommendations to management.
- Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.
Working Conditions
Indoor and outdoor work with some exposure to physical, ergonomic, or emotional hazardous environment.
All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
Five (5) years of relevant experience
Equivalency
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
License/Certifications
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications in:
ADEQ Water Distribution and/or Treatment (any level)
Certified Reliability Leader (CRL)
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
Experience in:
Managing water pipeline protection, cathodic protection, or condition assessment programs.
Supervising staff and coordinating program activities.
Utility infrastructure protection, assessment, and maintenance practices.
Budgeting, project planning, and performance monitoring.
POSITION DETAILS
Job Profile
J4067 - Water Program Superintendent
View full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent.
Compensation Grade
G111
Hourly Range
$38.91 - 58.36 USD
The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Exempt
Position Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Department
Water Utility
Department Link
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Water
Background Check
This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.
ABOUT US
Benefits
The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.
Citizenship
The City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.
The City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer
The city does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).
ADA Accessibility Compliant Form
The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at EmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov.
Recruiter Name
Roxie Escarcega
Recruiter Email
tw_hr@tucsonaz.gov
For general Human Resources questions please contact 520-837-4190.
