Systems Engineering Supervisor jobs in Tacoma, WA

• Strong personal motivation and drive – an energetic and committed self-starter.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• A dynamic leader who motivates others with exceptional team-building, project management and performance leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensive, effective and professional manner, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to negotiate, mediate and facilitate contentious issues to positive conclusions within a charged atmosphere.
• Detail oriented, with strong organizational, time management, and customer service skills.
• Ability to effectively work in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base.
• Promotes a safe culture and work environment.

• Customers  - Partner with the community on customer-valued serves to meet the diverse needs of the Tacoma neighborhoods
• Employees  - Foster safe culture built on trust, conversation and equity.
• Operations – Operate using best practices and innovation to meet changing environmental and community needs.

• Supervise daily sewer transmission maintenance activities and oversee and establish work priorities and assignments for multi-skilled work crews and special construction projects.
• Monitor and ensure project completion by providing supervision and guidance to area leads and work crews; prioritizing and estimating time and costs.
• Develop, recommend and implement modifications or revisions to existing operation procedures and performance standards.
• Review reports and data and provide analysis and track trends.

• Supervises and evaluates the work activities of assigned coordinators, field crews and office personnel; perform time approval, authorize and track overtime.
• Monitor daily maintenance and repair activities; inspect and review field work to ensure proper safety precautions are followed. Adjust workload, priorities, and direct assignments of work crews as necessary in response to system emergencies and failures.
• Prepare performance appraisals for subordinates. Make recommendations on hiring and discipline as required.  
• Analyze operations, develop and implement maintenance programs and procedures; ensure appropriate training activities are scheduled;. 
• provide recommendations on budget related issues; review claims reports for discrepancies; handle inquiries and investigate customer concerns.
• Schedule and prioritize work load, determine appropriate methods, materials and equipment required to perform necessary maintenance and repair work.
• Plan, coordinate and prioritize work requests with business team, City Divisions, contractors and the public; determine resource requirements; Plan and facilitate meetings.
• assess availability of materials and supplies, authorize purchases and review status of purchase orders and deliveries.
• Develop and analyze a variety of reports from the work management system related to the operation, maintenance, and performance of the transmission system. Review and adjust preventative maintenance service levels and performance standards to meet system needs.
• Investigate and resolve customer issues
• Implement and oversee business processes to maintain accurate records and reports for the work unit.
• Perform related duties as assigned. 

An equivalent combination to:

Graduation from high school or vocational school

AND

Three years experience supervising field maintenance and construction personnel in a wastewater or surface water industry setting,

OR

Six years' experience in a journey-level craft or engineering field, including three years as a lead supervising journey-level craft trade.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid Washington State driver's license at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.
 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Materials, methods, practices, tools and equipment used in maintenance and construction
• Occupational hazards and safety regulations
• Record-keeping techniques
• Principles and practices of supervision and training
• Operation of various tools, equipment and machinery used in maintenance and repair work

• Direct and Assist in the operations, maintenance and repair of the City's sewage and storm drain system
• Perform field inspections, address safety issues and ensure compliance with safety regulations, enforcing all policies and procedures
• Plan and schedule sewer transmission system maintenance and construction work
• Establish and maintain harmonious relationships with City officials, employees and the general public
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Use computerized information management system for generating work orders, assisting in maintenance plan creation, reports and reviewing system maintenance and equipment history
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Effectively analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action
• Meet schedules and time lines
• Work independently with little direction
• Train and provide work direction to others, coach and mentor peers and subordinates
• Assign and review the work of other
• Proficiency in basic computer navigation and electronic data management

• Outstanding working conditions and an exceptional quality-of-life environment.
• Medical coverage for eligible employees, spouses and dependents, including children up to age 26.
• Vision care with VSP for employees and eligible dependents enrolled in the Regence PPO medical plan with vision benefits.
• Dental coverage for eligible employees and their elected dependents, including dependent children up to the age of 26.
• Deferred compensation allowing tax-deferred savings as authorized under Section 457 of the IRS Code.
• Personal time off.
• Paid holidays.
• A great pension plan.

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
One of the primary goals of the Equity and Empowerment Initiative is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

The City of Tacoma
Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city that sits along the Puget Sound with a population of nearly 210,000. The third largest city in the state of Washington, it is a diverse, progressive international gateway to the Pacific Rim.

Tacoma's natural beauty and proximity to the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier draws hikers, runners, bicyclists, and maritime enthusiasts to the area. Its lively social scene is infused with energy by thousands of students attending the local universities and colleges, as well as a number of local trade and technical colleges. Its prime location – just 20 minutes south of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, 30 miles north of the state capital in Olympia, and within 10 miles of the U.S. Department of Defense's premier military installation on the West Coast – only adds to Tacoma's desirability.

The City of Tacoma supports a healthy work/life balance, continuing education programs, leadership pathways, wellness incentives and a total rewards benefits program. We welcome you to take a look at our website and discover how the City of Tacoma can make your next career move part of our combined destiny:

http://www.cityoftacoma.org/   
http://www.traveltacoma.com/ 
 
Interested individuals must complete the online application and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position. 

Candidates who are eligible for Veteran's Preference scoring criteria 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, with redacted birth date and social security numbers.

This is a competitive selection process:
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will have their job application and responses to Supplemental Questions 6-15 reviewed and scored by a committee of subject matter experts, as the Experience and Training Test. This is your TEST, these questions will be scored by subject matter experts on the basis of information provided; therefore, it is the responsibility of the applicants to adequately describe all pertinent experience and training.  Providing false information will result in disqualification. Candidates who score 70% or above will be placed on an Eligible List for potential interview and hiring consideration.

Per City of Tacoma Personnel Management Policy #170, the City of Tacoma is a drug-free work environment. Appointment is subject to passing a pre-employment background and reference check.

This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between the City of Tacoma and Local Union #17 PTE. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.

Communication from the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must 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.

The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend at least an hour entering information. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.

For assistance with the NEOGOV application process, or questions regarding this job announcement, please call Human Resources at (253) 591.5400 before 4:00 pm of the closing date of the job announcement.