Assistant Division Manager, Environmental Services

Position Description

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

Qualifications

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

Knowledge & Skills

Preferred Technical Experience/Ability:

• Comprehensive understanding of NPDES regulatory requirements as they pertain to stormwater and wastewater municipal permittees, including ensuring the City’s compliance with state and federal requirements, as well as fairly and justly applying the requirements to the larger community in accordance with the Tacoma Municipal Code.
• Specific experience developing, implementing, and/or leading Source Control program elements such as education and outreach, business/device inspections, spill response, and data tracking and reporting.
• Specific experience or expertise regarding industrial wastewater pretreatment, and/or the General Pretreatment Regulations (40 CFR Part 403), including implementing an Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Program.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

Application Process

Interested individual should complete the online application and attach a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without attaching the required materials may not progress in the selection process.

Get Assistance

For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.

For technical difficulties using the NeoGov system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.

Communication with the City of Tacoma

We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should 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 email folders.

City of Tacoma’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We're committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

The City of Tacoma believes that diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our success and innovation. If you’re passionate about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

The Community

Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.

With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video!

View this exciting video to learn more about the City of Tacoma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n5MWl8KFvI

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Details:

Hourly Rate: $67.84 - $95.51

Annual Salary: $141,107.20 - $198,660.80
Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma

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: 6/18/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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