Assistant Division Manager, Environmental Services

The City of Tacoma is recruiting for the appointive position of Assistant Division Manager in the Science Division of the Environmental Services Department.

This specific Assistant Division Manager (ADM) position oversees the Environmental Compliance section, including the Inspections Group (focused on stormwater asset, wastewater asset, and business source-control inspections) and the Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Group. These efforts support City compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit requirements for stormwater and wastewater as well as state and local regulations.

Essential Leadership Duties:

* Be a highly-skilled, authentic, compassionate, effective leader that knows how to build morale, provide accountability, and build strong relationships with people based on trust and respect.

* Empower people to make good decisions providing access to necessary information, training, and resources; and encouraging collaborative problem-solving.

* Possess strong individual awareness for self and others; continually practicing leadership philosophies such as outward mindset, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and ability to leverage benefits from diverse personality types in team-building.

* Coach, mentor, teach, and strongly promote professional development in others.

* Network effectively internally and externally to keep the Environmental Compliance Section, and the Environmental Services Department and its associated divisions connected to other City departments/divisions, state and federal agencies, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, Puyallup Tribe of Indians, Port of Tacoma (Seaport Alliance), watershed councils, neighborhood councils and interlocal jurisdictions.

* Demonstrate enhanced collaborative leadership skills, including high awareness for diversity, disparity, equity, and inclusion to support effective service to customers and employees.

* See also the essential duties listed for this job classification at:
Class Specifications | Assistant Division Manager, Environmental Services | Class Spec Details

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

* Office and outdoor environment, occasional travel to a variety of locations to conduct work and may be exposed to typical hazards encountered at such work sites.

* Subject to emergency calls during off-duty hours.

The Department

In the Environmental Services Department we believe our focus on healthy neighborhoods and a thriving Puget Sound defines the core values of the Department and our clear focus on:
Customers, Employees and Operations with the three following statements:

* Customers - Partner with the community on customer-valued services to meet the diverse needs of Tacoma neighborhoods.

* Employees - Foster safe culture built on trust, conversation, and equity.

* Operations - Operate using best practices and innovation to meet changing environmental and community needs.

HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS + THRIVING PUGET SOUND = A BETTER TACOMA

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business, or public administration or directly related field

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in one or more fields in the Environmental Services department, including 1 year prior as a senior and/or supervisory level.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid Washington State driver's license at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter, or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Desired

Experience and Qualifications:

* Five (5) years' experience working with environmental regulations preferably with respect to stormwater and/or wastewater utilities.

* Experience with source control inspections (business source control and stormwater/wastewater asset inspections) and/or industrial pretreatment program requirements.

* Experience working in a team environment.

* Two (2) years' experience in managing a workgroup.

* Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Technical Experience/Ability:

* Comprehensive understanding of NPDES regulatory requirements as they pertain to stormwater and wastewater municipal permit tees, including ensuring the City's…