Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

In the Environmental Services Department, the Maintenance Supervisor has an important role in fulfilling the purpose of supporting healthy neighborhoods and a thriving Puget Sound, leaving a better Tacoma for all. This position requires strong leadership skills to oversee the daily activities of wastewater treatment plant workers and other assigned staff. Duties also include oversight of the preventative maintenance program for crafts, administrative tasks, monitoring budgets, establishing policies and procedures and a variety of personnel actions that may include hiring and disciplinary decisions, supervision, training and evaluation of staff. Environmental Services Operations and Maintenance, Plants and Pump Stations maintains 2 award winning waste treatment plants and 49 pump stations in addition to stormwater stations and holding basins.

If the below list of personal traits sounds like you, then you are just the type of person we are looking for to join our team :

• Great customer service
• Enjoy working both indoors and outdoors and in all types of weather conditions
• Excellent attendance
• Enjoy leading work crews as part of a team effort
• Enjoys physically demanding and variety of job tasks

Examples of Job Duties :

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions : Work is generally performed in an office environment or other work areas throughout the treatment plant and pumping stations. These other areas may include hazardous conditions such as exposure to dangerous chemicals, confined spaces, and explosive gases, high voltages, exposure to raw sewage, large rotating machinery and equipment including high noise levels, and working in all kinds of weather conditions. This position may be required to work standby.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in Engineering or certification as a journey-level Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Electrician or Instrumentation Technician with training in industrial Maintenance Management and Process Control Automation AND Four years' experience supervising multi-craft personnel in a wastewater treatment industry setting OR Eight years of experience in a journey-level craft or engineering field, including four years as a lead supervising journey-level craft trades or the equivalent engineering field. LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Valid Washington State Driver's License at time of appointment, with maintenance thereafter.

Knowledge & Skills

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

Application Process Interested individuals should apply online by completing the application and attaching 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.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment will have supplemental questions #7-11 reviewed and scored as the Experience and Training test that will be used to establish the Eligible List for this position. Candidates who pass this test with a minimum score of 70% or higher will be placed on an Eligible List for hiring consideration for a period of one year. Any vacancy that comes up within the one-year period of time will draw from candidates on the Eligible List for potential interview selection. The interview process may include a written assessment.

Applicants who are eligible for veterans scoring criteria (Veterans Preference) MUST attach a copy of their DD-214 member copy 4 (proof of military discharge form) at time of application to be eligible for review for Veteran's Preference points.

The 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.

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