Transmission Division Manager, Environmental Services

City of Tacoma•Tacoma, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Tacoma is recruiting for a Transmission Division Manager in our Environment and Public Works Department. The Transmission Division Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight for the operation and maintenance of the City’s sewer and surface water transmission systems, and collection of infrastructure. We are seeking candidates with strong leadership abilities, a collaborative mindset, and a proven track record of providing customer-focused services in a team-oriented setting. We recognize that leadership experience is gained in many ways and applicants with paid or volunteer experience with transferrable skills in supervision, coordination, or customer-focused work are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, public administration or directly related field
7 years of experience in one or more fields of environmental sciences including 1 year prior at the supervisory level
Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis.
Washington State Driver's License
Knowledge of local government organization, operations, policies, and objectives.
Knowledge of community engagement.
Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Knowledge of relevant labor laws and practices.
Knowledge of change management strategies and techniques.
Knowledge of performance management and metrics.
Ability to work independently with little direction.
Proficient in use of all office equipment including personal computers and related software applications.
Ability to assign and review work of others; and plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines.
Ability to promote and maintain a culturally diverse work force and take appropriate pro-active steps to provide employees with a work environment free of harassment, intimidation, hostility, and coercion based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, and family status.
Ability to effectively organize multiple assignments, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities, to produce work products that are accurate, thorough, cost effective and on time.
Ability to adapt to an ever-changing work environment and make effective decisions quickly during stressful situations.
Ability to set and communicate clear expectations for staff, follow through and establish accountability for all.
Ability to interpret, apply, and explain complex regulations, laws, codes, and policies related to environmental protection, climate action and government processes.
Ability to prepare and maintain various personnel and work-related records and reports; prepare the annual division budget; forecast personnel requirements and authorize purchases within established guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with paid or volunteer experience with transferrable skills in supervision, coordination, or customer-focused work are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for utility operations by overseeing the operation, maintenance, and reliability of approximately 1,400 miles of sanitary sewer and stormwater collections systems, ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted service.
Lead a comprehensive safety and regulatory compliance program that maintains compliance with federal, state, and local requirements while fostering a culture that minimizes accidents, injuries, liability, and operational risk.
Develop and lead a high-performing workforce by building cohesive, inclusive, and accountable teams; providing clear direction, delegating effectively, removing barriers, and leveraging diverse perspectives to achieve organizational goals.
Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders by delivering clear, timely, and audience-appropriate communications, navigating complex organizational issues, and building trust across all levels of the organization, Department, and the City’s strategic direction and goals.
Drive organizational performance and continuous improvement by establishing a performance-based culture, aligning operations with the Environment and Public Works Department’s mission, the City’s strategic priorities, and long-term operational objectives.