Water Maintenance & Construction Division Manager



Water Maintenance & Construction Division Manager

Salary

$143,312.00 – $201,801.60 Annually

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Non-Classified

Job Number

P0650-24

Department

Water

Opening Date

10/04/2024

Closing Date

10/21/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Description

Benefits

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Position Description

We are seeking an experienced leader to manage our Maintenance and Construction Division. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of Tacoma Waters operations.

The Maintenance & Construction Division is responsible for the short and long-term maintenance and construction planning, and execution for the Tacoma Water system as well as maintenance design. Reporting directly to the Water Superintendent, you will collaborate with a team of experienced professionals to develop and implement strategic initiatives that support our long-term goals.

As the Maintenance & Construction Division Manager, you will lead and direct two workgroups, Planning and Maintenance and Field Operations, located in Tacoma, Puyallup, and Ravensdale. This position oversees a team of about 140 people with 3 direct reports.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Maintenance & Construction Leadership

Implement and oversee policies and procedures to meet customer needs, plans, execute maintenance and construction activities, and provide maintenance support to ensure compliance with state and federal drinking water standards

Long range maintenance planning, and daily maintenance support of operation the 150 million gallons per day (MGD) (direct filtration)/90-MGD (conventional filtration) Green River Filtration Facility, chemical feed systems, and ozonation facilities for surface water treatment; and for 40-MGD (sustained) groundwater treatment

Long range planning, maintenance design and daily maintenance support for system wells, reservoirs, pump stations, valves, and other water system assets to provide treated municipal and industrial water to meet retail and wholesale customer and Regional Water Supply System partner utility needs and fire flow requirements

Coordinate and integrate maintenance, construction, and repair activities necessary to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from an emergency event

Responsible for management and coordination of Tacoma Water’s automotive fleet including maintenance and replacement

Staff Management

Ensure hiring, core conversations, disciplinary, and supervisory practices are conducted in accordance with City policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, Equity Framework and Leadership, Engagement, and Development principles

Establish expectations, guidelines, and priorities, and ensure staff receive needed training and support to accomplish priorities

Represent Tacoma Water in collective bargaining agreement negotiations and at the Joint Labor Committee

Strategic Direction

In collaboration with the Water Senior Leadership Team, develop and implement strategic direction, prioritizing, and guiding Tacoma Water programs and initiatives, developing approaches and implementing City Council, Public Utility Board and TPU directives, policies, and initiatives

Sponsor high-priority projects and initiatives

Work across divisions to ensure projects are adequately resourced and successfully completed

Financial Management

In collaboration with cost center managers, develop, and monitor the section’s biennial budget, and participate with the Water Management Team in Tacoma Water’s budget development process

Responsible for the development and review of the operating budget of $42 million and capital budget of over $5 million

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Bachelors Degree in engineering, business or public administration or directly-related field

Minimum Experience

7 years of related experience in the water, water utility or related-utility industry , including 2 years prior experience at a supervisory level

Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

Washington State Drivers License

Desired Qualifications

Washington Department of Health, Water Distribution Manager Certification level 3 or 4, or ability to obtain

4 years as a supervisor of maintenance and construction work groups including two years managing supervisors

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

This recruitment is being managed by Joanna Hambrick; if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hambrickjoanna/) !

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Tacomas diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacomas entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

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Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received for interview consideration.

Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.

Communication from the City of Tacoma:

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400 before 4pm on the closing date of this posting.

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

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Responses to supplemental questions must be original content created by the applicant using their own words. The use of online tools or resources to create responses, such as Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT, etc.), Google, Bing, etc., or plagiarism in any form, is considered cheating and falsification of the application. I understand that any form of cheating or falsification will disqualify my application for further consideration.

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Do you have an equivalent combination to a Bachelors Degree in engineering, business or public administration or directly related field AND 7 years of related experience in the water, water utility or related-utility industry, including 2 years prior experience at a supervisory level? Please note, education and experience can be substituted on a year for year basis

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Please check the box if you possess any of the following (check all that apply): Please note, these certifications are not a requirement; checking None of the above will not disqualify your application.

Washington Department of Health, Water Distribution Manager Certification II

Washington Department of Health, Water Distribution Manager Certification III

Washington Department of Health, Water Distribution Manager Certification IV

None of the above

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Describe your experience managing a large team of both trades and office professionals. How did you adapt your leadership style to meeting the needs of each group.

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Give examples of the strategies you have used to manage communicating effectively within a large team that includes employees with different job functions and work environments.

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Human Resources Department 747 Market Street Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764

Phone

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