Water Quality Specialist

Qualifications

WATER QUALITY SPECIALIST

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

Pay Grade: 109

Hourly Salary Range: $26.82 - $39.56

The successful candidate's 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 24 hours of floating holiday leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Public Works / Environmental

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. - 2:30 p.m.

Job Number:

RC# 902462

DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position conducts sampling and field analysis associated with water, wastewater, and stormwater processes and regulations. Collects samples and maintains field instrumentation for use in sampling. Provides customer support to address water quality concerns.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Collect samples from the water treatment and distribution systems, wastewater treatment and conveyance system, pretreatment customers and stormwater sites.
• Perform field analysis and maintain associated instruments.
• Provide effective customer service to address water quality concerns.
• Set up and maintain complex field sampling equipment.
• Prepare sample bottles, ensure proper sampling collection and storage and complete associated paperwork.
• Review and revise standard operating procedures.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

One (1) year of experience in treatment, maintenance, or laboratory testing of water or wastewater systems 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 applicant's 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:

High school diploma or GED.

Professional Licensure and/or Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 1 Water Distribution System Operator OR Grade 1 Wastewater Collection Certification.
• OSHA mandated - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certification, obtain within one (1) year of hire.

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 United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA)

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.