Salary : $100,980.00 - $136,320.00 Annually
Location : Redmond, WA
Job Type: Regular, Full-time
Job Number: 2400075
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 05/13/2024
Closing Date: 6/16/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
JOIN REDMOND!

The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community and home to over 78,000 residents. Redmond is the hub to an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups.

Safe drinking water is the number one priority for the City of Redmond. The water utility manages 318 miles of water mains, seven reservoirs, five booster stations, and five municipal wells.

The Public Works Department is responding to the growing needs of the City. The fast-paced nature of our municipality drives innovation and efficiency. The successful candidate will possess strong values that align with the City's values, which include being welcoming, having integrity, showing accountability, and demonstrating a commitment to service. Additionally, the ideal candidate should find satisfaction in providing exceptional customer service, and thrive in a collaborative, high-volume work environment.

We are seeking an experienced water professional to lead the City's Water Quality Operations Division. As our new supervisor, you will take on a large degree of responsibility for the programs, infrastructure, and skilled staff that are essential to the provision of safe, reliable drinking water. In this highly collaborative role, you will work closely with line-of-business partners and a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders to accomplish City and Department goals, establish policies and procedures, and advocate for the priorities of Water Quality operations.

This is a full-time on-site position. Some telecommuting may be possible on an ad hoc basis.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure regulatory compliance with all applicable water monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Oversee the maintenance, operations, and repair of well, treatment, booster station, and reservoir equipment.
• Supervise the administration of the City's Cross Connection Control Program.
• Collaborate closely with internal partners from the Water Operations Division, Utility Engineering, Capital Projects, Utility Billing, Technology Information Services (TIS,) and others.
• Day to day supervision, coaching, and recruitment of staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience and Other Requirements:

• Three years experience in water operations, public works operations, or related area
• Supervisory experience, team lead experience, or demonstrated leadership experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Licenses and Certificates:

• Valid Washington State Driver's License and a driving record that meets city standard
• Certification by the Department of Health as a Water Distribution Manager IV (WDM 4) (required by WAC 246-290) - preferred if assigned to the water division. Must obtain within six months of hire.
• Cross Connection certification preferred.

Other
This class description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the job.
Please review the job description for more information about the knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, and physical requirements.
Selection Process

• All applicants will be notified of their application status.
• Top candidates will be contacted to participate in the next phase of selection process, which may include testing and/or an interview.
• Note, the City may review existing application pools to fill this position or use this pool to fill future vacancies.
• Offers of employment are conditional based on the candidate successfully passing both background and reference checks. Internal candidates are subject to passing a new background if the previous check was conducted more than six months ago.
• Additionally, new hires relocating to the area are required to have Washington State residency within 30 days of their start date to comply payroll tax purposes.

BENEFITS

Our employees earn competitive wages and enjoy an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• MEDICAL INSURANCE - Choice of two plans for employees and their eligible dependents: Premera or Kaiser Permanente. All employee healthcare premiums paid for by the City of Redmond.
• PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE - Included with each medical plan
• DENTAL INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
• VISION INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
• OTHER INSURANCE - Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - For tax savings on healthcare and dependent care expenses
• PAID VACATION & HOLIDAYS - with (13) paid holidays per year
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• RETIREMENT PLANS - Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) plus additional options that include: Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (Social Security replacement plan) and MetLife 457 Plan
• Annual COLA adjustments
• Annual merit increases of up to 5%

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Benefit rates are subject to change without notice due to federal and state mandates and contractual changes as applicable.
01

Please select your highest level of education.

• High School or GED
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

02

Please indicate the number of years of experience you have in:a) Water Utility Operationsb) Water Quality Monitoringc) Regulatory Reportingd) Staff Supervision
03

Do you have experience working in municipal government?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you currently possess a Water Distribution Manager IV (WDM 4) certification?If no, are you able to obtain your WDM 4 within six months of hire?
05

Please describe why you believe you are the best candidate for this position:
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