Water Transmission & Distribution Assistant Division Manager

Tacoma Water is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to oversee our Transmission and Distribution Maintenance activities. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, resiliency, and long-term performance of Tacoma Water's transmission and distribution systems by leading maintenance operations, supporting strategic initiatives, and developing a highly skilled workforce. Working across our Tacoma and McMillin locations, you'll partner with Maintenance & Construction leadership to guide priorities, improve operational performance, strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and help deliver safe, reliable water service to our community.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations and personnel responsible for transmission and distribution maintenance activities across Tacoma Water's service area.
• Oversee maintenance programs for supply infrastructure, including wells, pump stations, pressure reducing valves (PRVs), hydrants, valves, meters, flushing, locating, and maintenance tools and equipment.
• Partner with our Planning & Logistics group to prioritize work, develop maintenance plans, and ensure timely completion of scheduled, preventive, and emergency maintenance activities.
• Support section administration through strategic planning, policy development, performance metrics, budget development, and operational reporting.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, evaluate, and manage staff while fostering a culture centered on safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, internal business partners, and external agencies to support asset management strategies, operational initiatives, and customer service objectives.
• Participate in and lead cross-functional initiatives involving fleet operations, mobile workforce management, SAP, CMMS, business process improvements, and other operational systems.
• Represent Tacoma Water in meetings with City leadership, regulatory agencies, community stakeholders, and the public as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or public administration or directly related field.
• Minimum Experience: 6 years of professional-level experience in the water industry, public works or directly related utility industry, including 1 year prior at a supervisory level.
• Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis.
• Washington State Driver's License.

Benefits

The City of Tacoma offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more details, visit Employee Benefits.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $67.84 - $95.51
Annual Salary: $141,107.20 - $198,660.80