Description
Environmental Services Technology Manager
The City of Tacoma Environmental Services Department, Asset Management and Technology Services Division is accepting applications for a Technology Manager. The Technology Manager is responsible for leading various information technology projects that support the business needs of the 500+ employees of the Environmental Services Department.
In the Environmental Services Department we believe everything we do supports healthy neighborhoods and a thriving Puget Sound, leaving a better Tacoma for all. The Focus on healthy neighborhoods and a Thriving Puget Sound defines the core values of the Environmental Services Department and our clear focus on: Customers, Employees, and Operations with the three following statements:
Customers - Partner with the community on customer-valued services to meet the diverse needs of 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.
HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS + THRIVING PUGET SOUND = A BETTER TACOMA
Key Responsibilities Include:Leading a team responsible for:Providing IT project management to facilitate the development and implementation of software applications that support the department’s business processes. This includes working with end users, 3rd party vendors, and application developers to ensure deliverables meet the project objectives.
Maintaining and developing digital twins for the treatment plants and collections systems.
Developing and maintaining predictive data models and other data analytical tools to support data driven decision making.
Maintaining and updating data (including data quality control) for the Environmental Services Department GIS database.
Identifying and monitoring progress toward project goals.
Collaborating with departments, leadership, and governance bodies to prioritize work, intake requests, and ensure alignment with citywide goals
Managing competitive bid processes, RFP’s and RFQ’s.
Managing consultants and vendors.
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 Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's 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
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Details:
Hourly Rate: $72.91 - $102.65
Annual Salary: $151,652.80 - $213,512.00
Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or directly related field AND 6 years of progressively responsible information technology and project management experience in the area of assignment including 1 year as a technology supervisor, manager or subject-matter expert.
*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
As Assigned:
Some assignments may require a Washington State Driver's License
Desired Qualifications
Experience with PMI-Scrum; or similar programs
Knowledge & Skills
Organizational Savvy
Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics
Being Resilient
Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
Interpersonal Savvy
Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
Instills Trust
Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
Manages Complexity
Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise
Optimizes Work Processes
Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
Directs Work
Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done
Strategic Mindset
Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
Selection Process & Supplemental Information
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.
