Location: Seattle,WA, USA
Are you interested in helping to protect public health and maintaining critical infrastructure that keeps Seattle running?
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a Wastewater Pump Station Program Manager (SA 2) to lead essential programs that maintain and rehabilitate Seattle's wastewater pump stations-a vital component of our city's public health infrastructure.
Wastewater pump stations keep our sewer system running by safely moving sewage to treatment facilities. As the Wastewater Pump Station Program Manager, you will play a key role in managing these systems, driving strategic improvements, and ensuring reliable operations that serve the City of Seattle's residents and environment. This position plays a pivotal role in advancing SPU's mission to safeguard public and environmental health. It also ensures the utility's sustainability and long-term success.
About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU's work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.
For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), checkout the:
* SPU Website
* Strategic Business Plan
SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.
We know work isn't only about what you do it's also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
* Hybrid work schedule opportunities (As Appropriate)
* Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
* Generous benefits package
* Free Orca Pass
* City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
* Growth potential and advancement opportunities
What You Will Be Doing:
* Manage Program Strategy and Milestones: Set strategic goals, priorities, and financial projections for the rehabilitation program for pump stations and force mains
* Lead Capital and Non-CIP Projects: Define project goals, perform options analysis, and coordinate with teams to manage scope, budgets, and schedules for rehabilitation and maintenance projects
* Support Strategic Planning: Develop financial projections, sequence and prioritize projects, and present program updates to executive leadership
* Optimize Operations: Support operations and maintenance (O&M) staff by resolving outstanding issues and leading smaller, critical non-CIP projects
* Advance Asset Management: Manage and implement the Asset Management Plan for pump stations and force mains, utilizing best practices to ensure system reliability and sustainability
* Lead Commissioning Programs: Integrate and refine commissioning processes, ensuring newly rehabilitated systems operate as designed and meet SPU's operational standards
* Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education: Bachelor's degree in environmental science, planning, policy, or engineering or related field.
OR
Education/Experience Equivalency: 2 additional years of related work experience
AND
Experience: Minimum seven (7) years of relevant drainage and wastewater systems (including pump stations) experience for organizations whose size and mission are similar to SPU.
Desired Experience:
* Supervisory experience
* Experience managing a capital program
* Experience and thorough knowledge of commissioning startup procedures and best practices
* Must possess the ability to build and maintain strong relationships while leading and collaborating with multi-disciplined project teams which include Operations and Maintenance staff
* Proficient understanding of construction documentation (engineering plans, contract specifications, startup plans, equipment submittals, and technical data, test results, and operation and maintenance manuals)
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service
This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Effective January 2, 2025, City employees will have the option to work remotely two days per week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.
Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
The full salary range for this position is: $52.50 - $78.78 Hourly, ($109,620.00 - $164,492.64 Annually)
How to Apply:
* Submit complete City of Seattle online application
* Upload your current resume, AND
* Include a cover letter that addresses your knowledge, experience, and interest related to this position
* You must submit both a resume and cover letter. If you do not submit these documents, your application will not be considered. Please ensure that BOTH documents have successfully been uploaded before submitting your application.*
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Ernest Stephens at ...@Seattle.gov.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: