Transmission Section Manager (Mgr 3)

City of Seattle•Wa 98058, WA

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Transmission Section Manager (Mgr 3) to oversee the Water Transmission (WT) section of the Water Transmission and Distribution Maintenance Division. This position is responsible for business processes, budget, staffing, fleet, field practices, waterflow management and customer response related to the SPU drinking water transmission system. SPU is dedicated to providing world-class utility services to our residents, ensuring clean water, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure resilience. At SPU, you’ll play a vital role in serving Seattle’s communities and contribute to a legacy of service excellence. SPU is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.6 million customers in the region. SPU's work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations. SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.

Requirements

Five (5) years of experience in a water distribution/transmission system, treatment plant, or other water related experience, including prior supervisory experience.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related field OR two (2) additional years of relevant experience.
Current Water Distribution Management III (WDM III) certification or ability to obtain WDM III within twelve (12) months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate and work effectively within a multicultural workforce serving a diverse customer base
Responsive, adept, and flexible in working under pressure and with changing priorities
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels
Leadership skills with a track record of team development and creating a strong work culture
Sound judgment and decision-making skills
Experience leading teams successfully on drinking water infrastructure operations and maintenance work

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and strategic direction in a structured and consistent approach to the installation, maintenance, and repair of water system infrastructure during scheduled and emergency work.
Serve as a key member of the Division Leadership Team.
Manage and supervise subordinate supervisors, with total direct and indirect supervision of 25 FTE’s involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of the City of Seattle’s Water Transmission and Distribution System.
Manage budget(s) of substantial consequence to the City; has delegated authority with substantial discretion in allocating financial resources, including budget adjustments; fiscal management typically includes diverse responsibilities for contract management, dealing with and complying with multiple funding sources and requirements; develop and implement fiscal management strategies to maximize resources while achieving efficiencies.
Provide technical guidance and strategic input regarding maintenance, repair, and operation of the water transmission system to assist the City and the community in making timely, effective, and efficient decisions regarding public health and access to a reliable water source.
Account for monitoring and achieving performance metrics.
Develop policy options and recommendations on highly visible or sensitive issues; develop recommended solutions to significant policy issues and implementation plans and provide authoritative recommendations of long-term impact to elected officials and executive decision makers.
Serve as a technical subject matter experience (SME) or key contributor, involving independent technical decision making, typically requiring an advanced degree and/or license; supervise technical staff, providing highly visible or high impact service to the City and its customers.
Represent the City on highly visible, sensitive and controversial issues before external constituencies; defuse troublesome issues related to City policies and procedures; manage and promote relationships with significant external constituencies; regularly facilitate public involvement processes for policy input to resolve issues and to achieve important City objectives.
On an ongoing and consistently substantial basis, coordinate, integrate, and provide leadership for teams and other organized work groups with diverse representation across functional, departmental, and/or jurisdictional lines to achieve important outcomes.