Maintenance & Operations Superintendent
Salary: $125,403.00 - $168,064.00 Annually
A MOTIVATIONAL LEADER AND WATER SYSTEMS EXPERT
The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District (AWWD) seeks an experienced
Water and/or wastewater leader to supervise and oversee day-to-day
operations of assigned areas within the Maintenance & Operations (M&O)
Department. Reporting directly to the M&O Director, the Superintendents are
responsible for the management of all water distribution and wastewater
collection systems, as well as District facilities. This individual will supervise,
direct and mentor up to five (5) Field Operations Managers who supervise
roughly 50 staff members.
The M&O Superintendents must have strong understanding of the operations
and maintenance practices of public water and/or wastewater systems. Past
experience operating, maintaining, or administering systems that include
equipment such as mains, lines, lift stations, pump stations, reservoirs, tanks,
meters, valves and related equipment is essential to be successful in this
position.
The individual selected for this position must have both the necessary field
experience and provide motivational leadership. Job candidates will be expected
to show they can lead others toward common goals by creating and
maintaining high employee morale and a safe and trusting work environment.
The successful candidate will be a clear and authentic communicator capable of
representing the District in front of community groups, industry/professional
associations, elected officials and the general public. They should have
exceptional customer service skills and a strong ability to solve problems and
develop creative solutions.
The M&O Superintendents need to have strong persuasion skills as an
advocate for the maintenance needs of the District. This position is
responsible for coordinating the department budget process while ensuring that
the necessary equipment and resources are available and that staff is well
trained. This position works in cooperation with capital projects staff to ensure
infrastructure is being developed and constructed with long-term maintenance
and operation needs in mind.
The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District’s mission is to provide clean,
reliable water and wastewater services for a healthy community.
As an organization we strive to build and maintain a system that will function
for the next 100 years and beyond. We protect the natural environment,
conserve water resources, and provide critical services, every day. Spanning
over 45-square miles in south Snohomish County, the District is the largest
special purpose water/wastewater District in the State of Washington.
The M&O Department is rapidly growing. A recent restructuring of the
department has lead to the creation of a second Superintendent position.
Other changes include the development of a five-year strategic plan, a new
facilities plan, the creation of a leadership development program,
implementation of a document management system, installing a modern
geographic information system (GIS) and asset management.
The M&O Superintendents report directly to the M&O Director.
The department has 99 employees and provides service in the areas
of wastewater collection, water distribution, water quality, facilities
management and wastewater treatment. Department employees work
out of the Maintenance & Operations facility in Lynnwood, WA and the
Picnic Point Wastewater Treatment Facility in Edmonds, WA.
Approximately three quarters of the departments workforce primarily
perform their job functions in the field.
Salary:
$125,403 to $168,064 annually
Starting range: $125,403-$145,204
(2024 AWWD Salary Table)
Requirements:
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides
the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be five years
of progressively responsible experience supervising and managing the
operation of water and/or wastewater systems. A Water Distribution
Manager IV certification from the WA Department of Health and a
Wastewater Collections II certification are required within one year of
employment.
A college degree is a strong plus.
To Apply:
Visit www.awwd.com/careers to see a complete job
description and to apply.
Please submit all application materials including a cover
letter and resume by Monday, September 2nd at 11:59 PM
to be considered during the first review of applicants.
Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place on
Thursday, September 19th, 2024.
For questions or other information please contact
HR Manager Brooklyn Lee at (425) 582-3922.