Division Manager, Public Works - Street Operations

Position Description

**Applications received by March 2, 2025, will receive first consideration.**

The City of Tacoma has an opportunity for a proven professional with great communication and leadership skills to manage the Street Operations Division of the Public Works Department.

The Public Works Department provides critical services for our city, our community, our residents, and visitors. The Department’s employees allow our city to function by tending to our infrastructure needs and improving our surroundings. Safety, cleanliness, and efficient operations of our streets, buildings, and facilities are our primary objectives.

As a key member of the Public Works Department Management Team, the successful candidate will support the mission of the Department to provide essential public infrastructure and services that enhance the quality of life for the residents of Tacoma in a fair, responsive, sustainable, and equitable manner.

Under the direction of the Public Works Director and Assistant Public Works Director, the Street Operations Division Manager provides leadership and direction to approximately 90 full-time employees, including four direct reports. This Sr. leader is responsible for creating and maintaining an operating biennial budget of $43.9 million dollars. The programs and services in the Street Operations Division include street maintenance, operation and maintenance of the City’s Asphalt Plant, grounds maintenance, signs and markings, and emergency response.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*

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

Bachelor’s Degree in construction management is desired .

Minimum Experience*

Seven years of experience in the public works field, including two years prior as supervisor or manager.

*Supervisory experience within a Public Works Department may be substituted for formal education on a year-for-year basis.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

Valid Washington State Driver's License at the time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.

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, authenticity, and leading by example.
• An innovative, results-oriented leader who promotes efficient ways of conducting business.
• Previous leadership 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 managing the development and implementation of a budget with excellent financial acumen.
• Skill in presenting in front of a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• A strategic thinker who knows how to paint a picture of the Department and Division's vision and strategy.
• Knowledge of street construction, maintenance, and asphalt plant operation principles.
• Skill in personnel management and ability to manage represented employees.
• Ability to interpret and negotiate collective bargaining agreements.
• Knowledge of traffic control.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

Our City:

With a population of over 220,000, Tacoma is the second largest city in the Puget Sound region, gracing the shores of Commencement Bay. We are a diverse, progressive, international city that serves as a gateway to the Pacific Rim and the rest of the world. Named one of the most livable areas in the country by Livability.com, Tacoma and the surrounding area is a playground for outdoor and maritime enthusiasts. Our businesses are vibrant, our parks are beautiful and our schools are exceptional.

When you work for the City of Tacoma you'll have an opportunity to enjoy a healthy work/life balance, the potential for flexible schedules (with some job classifications), continuing education programs, leadership pathways, wellness incentives, and a total rewards benefits program. We welcome you to take a look at our website and discover how the City of Tacoma can make your next career move part of our combined destiny:

http://www.cityoftacoma.org/

http://www.traveltacoma.com/

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

To be considered for this opportunity:

Interested individuals must complete the online application and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities, and accomplishments related to this position.

**Applications received by March 2, 2025, will receive first consideration.**

Appointment is subject to passing a pre-employment background and references check.

Communication from the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact Human Resources office at (253) 591.5400, or please send an email to Travis McKinnon at TMcKinnon@CityofTacoma.org.

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 3/21/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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