Description

The City of Renton is recruiting to fill a Water Maintenance Services Manager vacancy in the Public Works Maintenances Services department. The Water Maintenance Services Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing the operations and maintenance of the City’s water distribution systems. This role includes managing daily operations, ensuring water quality, supervising staff, and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations. The Manager leads both short- and long-term planning efforts, develops and monitors the assigned budget, and coordinates maintenance and repair projects. A key aspect of the role is coaching and mentoring employees to support their professional growth, while recognizing and reinforcing developmental efforts and improvements. The Manager also builds strong relationships with internal and external partners and plays a vital role in advancing the City’s vision, mission, and goals through all aspects of their work.

***Please note, the annual salary range effective 1/1/2026 is $131,195 - $174,590***

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Deferred compensation with the city contributing 4% of the employee's salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two personal holidays a year
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage the Water Distribution team, functions, operations for the Public Works department.
• Evaluate water system for future standard upgrades and new technological alternatives of system improvement; evaluate cost, timing, and staffing issues.
• Assure water quality standards' compliance and coordinate appropriate water treatment.
• Coordinate water utility hazardous waste programs; assure plans and other records are developed and maintained in compliance with State and federal requirements; participate in City disaster/emergency planning, operations and activities.
• Interact with engineering personnel for plan review and evaluation of capital improvement projects; interact with contractors and engineers during pre-construction meetings.
• Monitor telemetry readings of reservoir levels and system failures; discuss concerns, malfunctions and other issues with appropriate personnel and develop actions to address issues; respond to emergency situations according to established procedures.
• Update revise maps, diagrams and schematics of streets, pipe, and manhole locations.
• Inspect water pump stations to assure pumps and chemical feed stations are operating properly; assure water samples meet quality standards.
• Test water systems to assure proper and adequate water flow for fire prevention purposes and insurance qualification.
• Oversee the water metering operation including the accurate and timely collection of meter data used for utility billing of water usage.
• Monitor telemetry readings of reservoir levels and system failures; discuss concerns, malfunctions and other issues with appropriate personnel and develop actions to address issues; respond to emergency situations according to established procedures.
• Estimate materials, time and personnel required to complete work projects; develop schedules, including alternate schedules in case of inclement weather conditions; enter schedules into computer system.
• Inspect work in progress and upon completion to assure projects are completed in compliance with codes, specifications, standards, work orders and time schedules.
• Train assigned personnel in the operation, use and care of specialized equipment including telemetry and chemical and electrical testing equipment.
• Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies; assure vehicles, tools and equipment are maintained in a clean, safe, and proper working condition.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to water utility system operations, water quality and test results, inspections, preventive maintenance, performance evaluations, service complaints, bid specifications and work projects.
• Inspect traffic control duties for co-workers, other City departments and contractors as assigned.
• Assume the duties of the Maintenance Services Director in the Director’s absence.
• Provide opportunities for professional development to staff.  
• Evaluate employee performance; conduct consistent staff and 1:1 check in meetings with direct reports.
• Delegate, review, and ensure timely completion of duties of assigned staff.
• Assist in the development and implementation of department goals that support the City’s Mission and Business Plan.
• Train staff; set specific and measurable standards and goals.
• Maintain accountability of staff.
• Evaluate water distribution operations (division) to improve service, productivity, and efficiency, and resolve work-related complaints and issues that cannot be addressed by staff.
• Ensure assigned staff regularly evaluate and recognize staff.
• Initiate hiring process and coordinate the onboarding and training of new employees.
• Prepare budgets, monitor, and approve expenditures and capital purchases; submit periodic budget updates and monitor assigned performance measures.
• Assist in the development and updating of City policies, ensure proper interpretation and administration of policies by staff. 
• Create an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by welcoming and meeting the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Use progressive discipline when appropriate with guidance from a director or Administrator.    
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• 2 years college course work in Water Technology, Waste Quality, Water Systems, Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of increasingly responsible water distribution and/or water production experience.
• Or minimum 9 years of relevant education and experience.
• 2 years supervisory experience.
• Valid Water Distribution Manager IV Certificate. 
• Valid Driver's License. 
• Valid flagging and first aid certificate issued by an authorized agency.
• Cross Connection Control certification.
• Successful passing of a required driving record check.
• Successful passing of a required background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Drive and perform field work, as needed.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate with City employees and residents.
• Bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods.
• Move items weighing up to 50 pounds on occasion.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a typical office environment and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Noise level out in the field is moderately loud.
• Noise level indoors is moderately quiet.
• Exposure to high voltage wires, hazardous materials, heights, and noise from equipment.
• Exposure to hazards due to winter storm events including vehicles, flooding, and ice.
• Work evening and/or weekend hours as required.
• Night meetings may be required.

Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.