Assistant Division Manager, Environmental Programs

The City of Tacoma, Environmental Services Department, is recruiting for the appointive position of Assistant Division Manager in the Environmental Programs Group within the Science Division. The Environmental Programs group focuses on metering and sampling, watershed planning including MTCA/Superfund site management, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) permit compliance for the Phase I municipal storm sewer system.

• Oversee work groups tasked with implementing and reporting all elements of the City’s NPDES Phase 1 Municipal Stormwater Permit, maintaining compliance with the federal Consent Decree for the long‑term monitoring of the Thea Foss Waterway Superfund Site, ensuring adequate watershed planning and stormwater control for City growth, and monitoring and metering activities.
• Provide regional leadership in stormwater policy, infrastructure planning, and design, including green and low‑impact infrastructure.
• Keep current with the latest technologies and management techniques, federal, state and local rules, regulations and laws related to stormwater management; confer with other Environmental Services Assistant Division Managers to coordinate work efforts whenever necessary or desirable.

• Strong personal motivation and drive – an energetic and committed self‑starter.
• A dynamic leader who motivates others, with exceptional team‑building, communication, inclusive, and performance leadership skills.
• A strategic thinker who can paint a picture of the Department'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.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, public administration or directly related field.

6 years of experience in one or more fields in an Environmental Services Department, including 1 year prior at a supervisory level.

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

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

• Operations, principles, practices, methods and techniques of stormwater management, best management practices and flow control/treatment.
• Asset management strategies and implementation.
• Compiling and analyzing statistical and technical information, and other data.
• Managing staff and programs, including developing and implementing workgroup policies, workload projections and assignments; conducting performance reviews and overseeing and recommending performance management.
• Coordinating communication and projects with other City departments, governmental and private agencies, consultants, architects, contractors, vendors and the general public.
• Presentations to elected officials, stakeholders and other groups, as designated.
• Developing and meeting schedules and timelines for yourself and assigned staff.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Preparing and maintaining various personnel and work-related records and reports; preparing the annual division budget; forecasting personnel requirements and authorizing purchases within established guidelines.

• Promote and maintain a culturally diverse workforce and take appropriate proactive 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.
• 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.
• Set and communicate clear expectations for staff, follow through and establish accountability for all.

At the City of Tacoma, we are committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our success and innovation.

Hourly Rate: $67.84 – $95.51

Annual Salary: $ – $