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Environment and Public Works Engineering Division Manager

City of Tacoma · Tacoma, WA · 1 wk ago
Management$78.38–$110.36/hrFull-time

About the role

The City of Tacoma has an opportunity for a proven professional with great communication and leadership skills to manage the Engineering Division of the Environment and Public Works Department. This position will lead the Engineering Division as part of the newly created Environment and Public Work Department. Under the direction of the City Engineer, the Engineering Division Manager provides leadership and direction to approximately 60 full-time employees.

The programs and services in the Engineering Division include street design/engineering, capital facilities design, project management, grant administration, development of engineering standards and sidewalks, ADA compliance, bridge operations, and Local Improvement Districts. This position will also be responsible for coordination with other workgroups and departments to synchronize the City’s activities in the right of way with all construction and/or emergency activities. This position provides the project management and design/construction support in the City's transportation, stormwater, solid waste and wastewater utility projects as well as other major capital facilities projects. In addition, this position will help lead the transformation of project delivery as part of the newly formed department.

What We Are Looking For In Our Ideal Candidate

  • A dynamic, compassionate leader who motivates others, with exceptional team building and performance leadership skills.
  • A leader who is able to gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
  • An innovative, results-oriented leader who promotes efficient ways of conducting business.
  • Previous experience at the Division Manager or Assistant Division Manager level, or equivalent experience managing a diverse, complex, public works-related team and associated projects.
  • Increasingly responsible experience in the management and administration of municipal government operations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing. Candidates must have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the City Manager, City Council, City Staff, and internal and external customers.
  • A demonstrated commitment to anti-racist transformation in the workplace and delivery of services.
  • Proven experience overseeing the development of a budget and excellent financial acumen.
  • Skill in presenting in front of a variety of internal and external groups.
  • A strategic thinker who knows how to paint a picture of the Department and Division's vision and strategy, and create and sustain a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Engineering Division within the Environment and Public Works Department.
  • Provide leadership and direction to approximately 60 full-time employees.
  • Oversee programs and services including street design/engineering, capital facilities design, project management, grant administration, engineering standards, sidewalks, ADA compliance, bridge operations, and Local Improvement Districts.
  • Coordinate with other workgroups and departments to synchronize City activities in the right of way with construction and/or emergency activities.
  • Provide project management and design/construction support for transportation, stormwater, solid waste, wastewater utility projects, and other major capital facilities projects.
  • Lead the transformation of project delivery within the newly formed department.

Qualifications

  • Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, mechanical, or electrical engineering or directly related field
  • Minimum Experience: Seven (7) years of engineering experience, including one (1) year prior at a supervisory level
  • Required Licensing, Certification and Other Requirements:
    • Washington State Licensed Professional Engineer
    • Washington State Driver’s License
    • Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis
    • 6-month grace period allowable to transfer PE license from another state to WA

Pay

  • Hourly Rate: $78.38 – $110.36
  • Annual Salary: $163,030.40 – $229,548.80

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