Assistant Director, Environment and Public Works

City of Tacoma•Tacoma, WA

About The Position

The City of Tacoma, Environment and Public Works (EPW) Department, is recruiting for an Assistant Director position to provide leadership and operational oversight in the support of the Director of Environment and Public Works, assisting with daily operation and supervision of the department. This position will serve as a key member of our leadership team and will play a critical role in advancing the financial, operational, legislative, and strategic objectives of the department which includes Solid Waste, Wastewater, and Stormwater utilities. The Assistant Director will be part of the Environment and Public Works executive leadership team, and will specifically be responsible for management and leadership of the Solid Waste Management Branch of the Department, which includes collection, transport, processing and disposal of garbage, recycling, and organic waste for residential and commercial customers within the City of Tacoma. The Tidy-up Tacoma program is also managed by the Solid Waste Management Branch. Tidy-up Tacoma provides litter and debris clean-up, graffiti removal, trail maintenance, and public litter cans to keep the City of Tacoma’s public spaces clean. This role will be able to support the City's strategic goals of a safe, clean and attractive City by: Planning, developing and maintaining Environment and Public Works' infrastructure and services; Providing leadership in environmental stewardship by meeting regulatory requirements and making use of best technologies for solid waste, surface water and wastewater operations, and Strategically managing the allocation of resources to achieve customer and community expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, public administration or directly related field, including environmental sciences
10 years of environmental services experience, which could include utility administration, or engineering experience
1 year prior at a supervisory level
Washington State driver's license

Nice To Haves

A valid Washington Professional Engineering License is desirable
Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-to-year basis

Responsibilities

Manage strategic interactions and act as a liaison of all Environment and Public Works utilities and divisions with various City departments.
Serve on advisory boards and committees where appropriate to include Joint Labor.
Direct and assist in the strategic management of department HR functions for over 500 employees including hiring and termination recommendations, personnel issues, discipline, and EEO.
Manage and direct assigned divisions within the Environment and Public Works Department and/or functional work groups to ensure alignment to departmental strategic plans, as well as city-wide strategic goals.
Manage various cross departmental projects and evaluate the impact of projects and programs.
Sponsor change management initiatives such as safety, IT and others.
Support the EPW Legislative process to include review of resolution and ordinance requests.
Prioritize the department's schedule for needed City Council actions which may include Neighborhood Councils, Business Districts and External Partners in the City.
Coordinate the development and implementation of the department budget.
Monitor budget and rate proposals.
Represent the utilities / department both internally and to outside agencies (local, regional and national) and organizations, such as regional planning boards and professional associations.
Implement the Environment and Public Works Department vision and objectives as outlined in the city and department strategic plans.