Water Security & Safety Program Coordinator

Water Security & Safety Program Coordinator

Salary

$73,632.00 - $99,444.80 Annually

Location

Water Campus - 8787 E. Hualapai Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

FY2526-00806

Division

Technology & Admin Services

Department

Water Reclamation Admin

Opening Date

07/28/2026

Closing Date

8/10/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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Introduction

Are you passionate about safeguarding your community and ensuring the security of a vital public resource? Scottsdale Water is seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Water Security & Safety Program Coordinator to champion the protection, preparedness, and resilience of our water systems. In this dynamic role, you will lead safety training, emergency readiness, regulatory compliance, and security initiatives that directly support the health and well-being of our employees and residents. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy building innovative programs, and are motivated by meaningful work that truly matters, we invite you to bring your expertise and make a lasting impact with our team.

Click here to be directed to the Scottsdale Water Careers webpage.

About the Position:

Develops safety programs, specific training to address unique Scottsdale Water facility requirements and manages the safety program for the Water Resources Division. Oversees the installation testing and maintenance of all security equipment required for the hardening and protection of water and wastewater facilities citywide.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $86,507.20/annually.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Training, Public Administration, Occupational Health or related field from an accredited educational institution.
• Four years of experience in safety, training and security program development.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted drivers license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state drivers licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona. Graduated Drivers Licenses are considered restricted.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Essential Functions

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Work Environment/Physical Demands

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For more information about Scottsdale, Arizona, visit our About Scottsdale site.

Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/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
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Full-Time Positions:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here.

Part-Time Positions:

The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program

City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here.

01

Are you a current City of Scottsdale employee?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid drivers license (not expired or suspended/revoked)?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have any of the following restrictions on your drivers license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.

• Interlock Device
• Court Mandated Restricted Hours
• I have a Graduated Drivers License (Class G License).
• Other Non-Medical Restriction(s)
• I have no restrictions on my drivers license

04

Please indicate which best describes your education. Note: The degree (to include the major) must be listed in the Education Section of the application.

• High School / GED or Equivalent
• HS/GED/Equivalent & Some College Coursework
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or Higher
• None of the above

05

If you have obtained a degree from an accredited educational institution, please provide the name of the education program (Major) you graduated with. NOTE: Do not state the type of degree (Bachelors of Science). Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. Any education referenced here must be listed in the "Education" section of your application. If you dont have this education, write "None."

06

Please indicate how many years of experience you have in safety, training and security program development.

• Less than two years, none
• Between two and four years
• Between four and six years
• Between six and eight years
• Eight years, or more

07

If you have experience in safety, training and security program development, please summarize your experience. Also, please provide the name of the employer/ organization. NOTE: This experience mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you dont have this experience, please write "None."

08

If you have experience developing or managing OSHA-required safety programs, please summarize your experience. Also, please provide the name of the employer/ organization. NOTE: This experience mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you dont have this experience, please write "None."

09

If you have experience developing or delivering employee safety or technical training, please summarize your experience. Also, please provide the name of the employer/ organization. NOTE: This experience mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you dont have this experience, please write "None."

10

If you have experience working with security systems such as access control, alarm systems, or surveillance systems, please summarize your experience. Also, please provide the name of the employer/ organization. NOTE: This experience mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you dont have this experience, please write "None."

11

If you have experience coordinating with external agencies such as Fire, Police, Emergency Management, or Homeland Security, please summarize your experience. Also, please provide the name of the employer/ organization. NOTE: This experience mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you dont have this experience, please write "None."

12

Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.

• City Website
• Employee Referral
• Facebook
• Glassdoor
• Governmentjobs.com
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair (In-Person / Virtual)
• Recruiter
• Other

13

I understand that any communication for this recruitment may come via an email from governmentjobs.com and I will check my email junk/spam folders regularly for possible notifications and/or self-schedule interview invitations.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Scottsdale

Address 9191 E San Salvador Dr

Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258

Website http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov