Environmental Services Technology Manager

Overview

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 information technology projects that support the business needs of the department’s 500+ employees.

In the Environmental Services Department we focus on healthy neighborhoods and a thriving Puget Sound, defining our core values around Customers, Employees, and Operations with the statements below.

• Customers - Partner with the community on customer-valued services to meet the diverse needs of Tacoma neighborhoods
• Employees - Foster a 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

• 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, third-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 analytics 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, RFPs and RFQs.
• Managing consultants and vendors.

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a 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

As Assigned:
Some assignments may require a Washington State Driver's License

• Experience with PMI-Scrum or similar programs
• 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

Interested individuals 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 the required materials may not progress in the selection process.

For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement, please contact the Human Resources office at  by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement. For technical difficulties using the Neogov system, call the applicant support line at between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.

We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or  should 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.

At the City of Tacoma, we are committed to making our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We seek candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures and value transferrable skills. We encourage you to apply and share how your experiences could contribute to our mission.

Tacoma is located 32 miles south of Seattle and 31 miles north of Olympia. The City is home to the Port of Tacoma and offers access to outdoor recreation and a variety of educational institutions and cultural amenities.

Pay Details:
Hourly Rate: 72.91 - 102.65;
Annual Salary:  -