Project Manager

Posting Close Date

Applicants must submit their completed application by 11-15-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

As part of the online application process, all applicants are required to submit both an updated resume and cover letter at the time of application. Resumes and cover letters received after the application closing date will not be considered.

Applications received that do not contain a resume and a cover letter with responses to the required questions listed below will be considered incomplete and will not be considered further in this recruitment process.

In your cover letter, please ensure to include responses to the following:

1. Describe your experience with Water Infrastructure and/or Asset Reliability. To include practical knowledge or professional experience involving the systems, equipment, facilities, and processes used to deliver, treat, store, distribute, or manage water resources, as well as maintaining those assets to ensure they operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.

2. Please identify if you currently possess any of the following certifications:
• Project Management Professional Certificate (PMP).
• ADEQ Water Distribution and/or Water Treatment Certification (Any Grade)
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) required within 12-month probationary period

3. Do you possess a valid and unrestricted driver’s license? Do you have at least two (2) years of driving experience? Have you had a DUI in the past two (2) years?

If you possess any of the preferred qualifications listed above and wish to receive consideration for the experience the information must be verifiable in your resume and cover letter.

Applicants will be evaluated based on the education and work experience provided in their employment profile, resume, and cover letter. The highest scoring applicants will be invited to participate in an interview.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Interviews will be held December 2, 2026

RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions, please contact Roxie Escarcega at roxie.escarcega@tucsonaz.gov or (520) 837-2138.

The Reliability & Condition Assessment Project Manager within Tucson Water is responsible for advancing reliability-centered maintenance and condition assessment programs for critical and high-value water infrastructure. The position evaluates asset condition, failure risk, and performance while developing predictive and prescriptive maintenance strategies to improve reliability, resiliency, and lifecycle performance. The role also leads field assessments and coordinates cross-functional projects that translate asset data into actionable maintenance, rehabilitation, and capital improvement recommendations.

Work is performed under the supervision of the ORCA Administrator. This position does not supervise.

Essential duties include but are not limited to:

• Leads condition assessment programs for large, high-value, and/or critical assets and facilities; evaluates asset health, failure modes, remaining useful life, and operational risk to support maintenance and capital planning decisions.

• Develops and implements predictive and prescriptive maintenance strategies utilizing condition monitoring, asset performance data, inspection technologies, failure history, and emerging analytical tools to identify developing failures and optimize maintenance interventions.

• Plans and coordinates field condition assessment activities, including inspections, testing, monitoring, data collection, and verification of asset condition; coordinates with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors, and technical specialists.

• Performs reliability and risk assessments to identify critical assets, single points of failure, system vulnerabilities, and opportunities to improve asset availability, resiliency, and lifecycle performance.

• Translates condition assessment and reliability findings into actionable work plans, including preventive/predictive maintenance, rehabilitation, repair, replacement, and capital improvement recommendations based on risk and asset criticality.

• Manages reliability projects from planning through implementation, including development of scopes of work, schedules, budgets, procurement requirements, consultant/contractor coordination, and project deliverables.

• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions:

This position is a primary driver and will be expected to operate a city vehicle. This position is mostly office environment but will require work in various climates and working conditions and includes indoor and outdoor work with heavy exposure to extreme physical, ergonomic, or emotional hazardous environment.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

Three (3) years of relevant experience

Equivalency

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

License/Certifications

Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License - Arizona Department of Transportation - Motor Vehicle Division

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

1. Experience with water infrastructure and/or asset reliability
2. Project Management Professional Certificate (PMP)
3. ADEQ Water Distribution and/or Water Treatment Certification (Any Grade)
4. Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
5. Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) required within 12-month probationary period

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J0455 - Project Manager

View full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent.

Compensation Grade

G110

Hourly Range

$35.37 - 53.05 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

Recruiter Email

tw_hr@tucsonaz.gov

For general Human Resources questions please contact 520-837-4190.

City Organization

The City of Tucson, founded in 1775 and incorporated in 1877, is a City Manager-led Mayor and Council government organization comprised of over 5,000 dedicated employees.

Tucson Community

The City of Tucson is recognized as a Top 20 “Best City in America” by Resonance Consultancy. Tucson, Arizona, is a thriving center for bioscience, aerospace/defense, optics, mining, and logistics. With a city population of more than 540,000 and a regional population of more than 1 million, Tucson has 330-plus days of sunshine a year and is surrounded by majestic mountain ranges. A small-town feel with big-city amenities complements its natural beauty. You can learn more about Tucson, Arizona, at Visit Tucson, Arizona.

For system related questions please contact recruitment@tucsonaz.gov.

For general Human Resources questions please contact 520-791-4241​.