Assistant Division Manager, Environmental Programs

Assistant Division Manager, Environmental Programs

Salary

$141,107.20 - $198,660.80 Annually

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Non-Classified

Job Number

P0060-26B

Department

Environmental Services

Opening Date

06/10/2026

Closing Date

7/1/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position Description

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 works within the broader context of Environmental Services to manage of the City's surface waters and stormwater resources with workgroups specifically focused 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.

As the Assistant Division Manager for the Environmental Programs Group, you will:

• Oversee workgroups tasked with the implementation and reporting of 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, and regulations and laws related to stormwater management; Confer with other Environmental Services Assistant Division Managers to coordinate work efforts whenever necessary or desirable.
• See also the essential duties listed for this job classification at: Class Specifications | Assistant Division Manager, Environmental Services | Class Spec Details

Our Ideal Candidate will be a person who exemplifies the following traits:

• 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 knows how to paint a picture of the Departments vision and strategy, and create and sustain a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, public administration or directly field

Minimum Experience*

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

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid Washington State drivers 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

Knowledge & Skills

KNOWLEDGE:

• 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; conduct performance reviews and oversee and make recommendations regarding performance management.
• Coordinate 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.
• Develop and meet schedules and timelines for yourself and assigned staff.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Prepare and maintain various personnel and work-related records and reports; prepare the annual division budget; forecast personnel requirements and authorize purchases within established guidelines.

SKILLS:

• Promote and maintain a culturally diverse work force and take appropriate pro-active 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.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

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

At the City of Tacoma, were on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. Were 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 Tacomas geographic area. Downtowns Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and Americas 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

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.

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 age 26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 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.

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The Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination process; accordingly, it should be completed carefully. It must be submitted with your application. Responses to supplemental questions must be original content created by the applicant using their own words. The use of online tools or resources to create responses, such as Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT, etc), Google, Bing, etc., or plagiarism in any form, is considered cheating and falsification of the application. Do not indicate "see resume" or copy unrelated content from your resume when answering these questions. Answer all information requested in each question. Failure to do so may result in rejection of your application. I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, public administration or directly field? *Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis

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Do you have 6 years of experience in one or more fields in an Environmental Services Department?

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Please provide your years of experience serving in a supervisory or management role?

• No experience
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

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In 500 words or less, describe your experience in surface water/stormwater management. Please specifically detail any experience in working with state and federal regulatory agencies on surface water/stormwater management related programs.

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In 500 words or less, please describe your supervisory experience and/or your experience leading a team or taking the lead on a project. Please include specific details.

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In 500 words or less, explain what you believe to be the ideal team culture and how your leadership skills allow for teams under your direction to be successful in achieving their goals across different functional areas within an organization.

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In 500 words or less, please describe the ways in which you have promoted equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace? Please give specific examples.

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In 500 words or less, please share what you would consider to be your greatest professional accomplishment and why?

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Please tell us how you learned about this job opening.

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• Professional organization
• Community organization
• Military organization
• Union job posting
• City of Tacoma employee
• Online job board posting
• Word of mouth
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Employer City of Tacoma

Address Human Resources Department

747 Market Street

Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764

Phone 253-591-5400

Website http://www.tacoma.gov