What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrumentation Process Control Manager I position at Pima County?
Job Description Summary
Department - Regional Wastewater Reclamation
Job Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5187 - Instrumentation Process Control Manager I
Salary Grade: 17
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $80,508 - $96,610 Annually
Full Range: $80,508 - $112,711 Annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
The first review of applications will be on 05/12/2025.
Are you a visionary leader with expertise in SCADA systems, PLC programming, and industrial automation? We are looking for an Instrumentation Process Control Manager to drive innovation, optimize processes, and lead a high-performing team in managing critical control systems that power operational excellence. If you have a proven track record of delivering impactful automation solutions, leading successful teams, and driving continuous improvement, we invite you to apply and shape the future of industrial automation with us!
Essential Functions
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in sanitary, civil or chemical engineering or a closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of experience in environmental engineering involved in operation and process control activities of a wastewater treatment plant.
Or
Seven years of experience with Pima County in an Instrumentation Process Control Supervisor or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment INCLUDING one year of lead or supervisory experience.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and “Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Possession of a Grade II Operator Certification in Wastewater from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality by the end of probationary period. All positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment.
Special Notice: Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Some positions may require the ability to: work with or in the presence of noxious odors; work with noxious or potentially hazardous chemicals, compounds or wastewater products. Safety equipment will be provided by Pima County
Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by position.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Department - Regional Wastewater Reclamation
Job Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5187 - Instrumentation Process Control Manager I
Salary Grade: 17
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $80,508 - $96,610 Annually
Full Range: $80,508 - $112,711 Annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
The first review of applications will be on 05/12/2025.
Are you a visionary leader with expertise in SCADA systems, PLC programming, and industrial automation? We are looking for an Instrumentation Process Control Manager to drive innovation, optimize processes, and lead a high-performing team in managing critical control systems that power operational excellence. If you have a proven track record of delivering impactful automation solutions, leading successful teams, and driving continuous improvement, we invite you to apply and shape the future of industrial automation with us!
Essential Functions
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
- Reviews process control operation through inspection of plant records, technical data, operating reports and graphic charts;
- Writes comprehensive reports on process control operations as necessary to provide information as may be required by upper management, local, state or federal agencies;
- Develops the application of process control procedures to increase the efficiency of plant operations;
- Investigates, diagnoses and recommends correction of abnormalities occurring in any of the pretreatment, treatment or disposal processes to ensure that plant effluent meets local, state and federal requirements;
- Participants in the overall planning, organizing, and reviewing of activities relating to waste pretreatment processes;
- Advises on all matters pertaining to plant process control operation to ensure the economical functioning of plant facilities, coordinating operational strategies with the superintendent, deputy director and/or director;
- Prepares accurate notes, records and sketches of work performed or data secured;
- Documents and tracks data manually and/or by using an automated software system;
- Reviews, recommends and assists in the implementation of new monitoring/control instrumentation;
- Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service;
- Reviews, controls, organizes and inspects the work of employees engages in the process control engineering operation of treatment facilities;
- Observes and monitors objects such as process control equipment, or data such as operating reports, to determine compliance with prescribed operating of safety standards.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in sanitary, civil or chemical engineering or a closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of experience in environmental engineering involved in operation and process control activities of a wastewater treatment plant.
Or
Seven years of experience with Pima County in an Instrumentation Process Control Supervisor or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment INCLUDING one year of lead or supervisory experience.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and “Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
- Minimum two (3) years of experience using, developing, and implementing SCADA systems in an industrial process control environment.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in Instrumentation and Process Control (I&PC), maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role, preferably in a wastewater treatment plant or similar industrial setting.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience installing, programming, configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing instrumentation up to and including Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) equipment.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience reading panel drawings, electrical schematics, and Process and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID).
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of Instrumentation and Process Control Systems for industrial processes.
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Possession of a Grade II Operator Certification in Wastewater from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality by the end of probationary period. All positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment.
Special Notice: Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Some positions may require the ability to: work with or in the presence of noxious odors; work with noxious or potentially hazardous chemicals, compounds or wastewater products. Safety equipment will be provided by Pima County
Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by position.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $80,508 - $96,610
