Address:

Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Eyman
4374 E. Butte Ave.
Florence, AZ 85132
https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary: $60,480.00 

Grade: 20

Open Until Filled

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is hiring a Water-Wastewater Facility Operator III to manage the daily operations of the Water-Wastewater Plant at Arizona State Prison Complex – Eyman. In this role, you'll operate and maintain water treatment, distribution, and wastewater systems, ensuring compliance with state health and environmental regulations.

You'll also collect and analyze water samples, adjust chemical treatments, supervise inmate workers, and keep accurate maintenance records. This position plays a critical role in keeping our facilities running safely and efficiently. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to grow your skills and make a real impact, we encourage you to apply!

- Maintains and operates wastewater treatment plant and equipment
- Monitoring compliance with state health regulations and EQA regulations
- Implements corrective water treatment/wastewater treatment procedures
- Adjusts chemical dosages on analysis, collects samples, performs and analyzes tests, records, and correlates data
- Maintenance of portable water system pump and tank
- Supervises the work of inmates
- Inspects and maintains tools and equipment to ensure proper working order, and all are accounted for
- Test and treats Wastewater Treatment Plant; Sends sample to laboratory, maintains logs, documents test results, and distributes to proper individuals/entities
- Testing and chlorinating the portable water system
- Drives on State business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
- Principles and techniques of operating and maintaining a reservoir water system, including reservoir management and intake structures
- Principles and practices of surveying water sources and surface storage
- Storage facilities, distribution system facilities, distribution system operation and maintenance, disinfection, and safety
- Computer logging and graphing methods related to water treatment and distribution
- Federal and state rules and regulations regarding water quality treatment and reporting requirements
- Transportation of fuel using a tanker truck
- Practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in sewage plant operation and maintenance
- Physical, biological, and chemical aspects of wastewater treatment

Skill in:
- Written and verbal communication
- Reading and comprehending administrative policy, regulatory laws, and procedures
- Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematic drawings
- Using hand tools and equipment used in maintaining roads, pipelines, culverts, valves, pumps, and meters
- Using a computer to enter/retrieve data
- Estimating costs and ordering materials
- Organization and time management
- Collecting field data to prepare maintenance logs and reports

Ability to:
- Lift/Carry 50lbs
- Push/Pull 50lbs
- Walk/Run 0.25 miles
- Work in a prison environment
- Read and comprehend water flow meters and gauges
- Provide first-line supervision to subordinate staff and inmate work crews
- Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships
- Learn and adhere to department policies and procedures
- Perform heavy physical labor

- Certification equal to or higher than the facility grading. Arizona Systems are Grade 1 through 4 in all four disciplines: Water Treatment, Distribution, Waste Water Collection, and Waste Water Treatment

Grade 1 through 4 Waste Water Collection System Operator Certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) for water treatment and distribution, and/or a Grade 1 through 4 Waste Water Collection System Operator Certification for the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality for Water treatment and distribution or equal above the facility’s grading.

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, drug test, and a medical/physical examination.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).


In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

As a condition of participation in the CORP, you will be required to undergo a medical evaluation.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.