Department Budget Supervisor - Water Services

The City of Phoenix Water Services Department, one of the nation's largest potable water utilities, treats and delivers safe, reliable drinking water to 1.5 million customers across approximately 540 square miles. Phoenix Water Services also manages the sewer collection system and treats wastewater for 2.5 million residents in metropolitan Phoenix.

The City of Phoenix Water Services Department is seeking an experienced Department Budget Supervisor to oversee key budgetary functions that support one of the largest and most complex municipal water utilities in the nation. This position plays a critical role in guiding financial planning, budget development, and rate and fee analysis for an annual Operations & Maintenance (O&M) budget exceeding $500 million. The role provides high-level analytical support and strategic guidance to department executives while supervising a team of professional employees.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and supervise staff engaged in operating budget development and analysis.
• Oversee preparation of operating budget expenditure estimates and budget status reports.
• Develop expenditure forecasts.
• Conduct research projects, special studies, and financial analyses as directed by department leadership.
• Prepare budget information in support of rate and fee development and analysis.
• Provide technical guidance to department management on budget preparation and alignment with programmatic needs.
• Review budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable procedures and regulations.
• Manage budgets with multiple funding sources and analyze operational trends that affect financial needs.
• Interpret budget directives and collaborate with management to develop plans and policies that meet departmental goals.
• Oversee development and maintenance of advanced spreadsheets and database tools used for financial monitoring and forecasting.
• Review departmental CCRs and RCAs.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance, excellent customer service, and a commitment to innovation, efficiency, and responsible stewardship of public resources.
• Work extended hours when required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The ideal candidate will:

• Foster a workplace culture that values positivity, productivity, and accountability.
• Bring proven supervisory experience and communicate in a transparent, respectful, and effective manner.
• Exhibit the ability to work independently to gather and interpret data using advanced spreadsheets, system-generated reports, and industry benchmarks.

Pay and Hiring Range: $95,451 to $127,920 annually.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 066. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.

• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
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• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

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A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

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• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

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• Four years of professional level experience in budget or accounting; including one year of experience working with complex financial systems.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
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The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• One year of supervisory experience.
• Professional-level experience in the following:
  • SAP or similar accounting software.
  • Government finance.
  • Multi-fund managing.
  • Budget forecasting.
  • Allocating and recovering costs.
  • Budgeting or accounting using multiple funding sources.
  • Leading special projects that incorporate financial analyses and report preparation for executive-level audiences.
  • Researching variances/trends to identify the cause and provide written descriptions.

Recruitment closes July 7, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Department Budget Supervisor, JC:05490, ID#61817, 06/23/2026, USM, RG, Benefits:007

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