Water Maintenance Manager

Salary : $131,196.00 - $174,588.00 Annually Location : 1055 South Grady Way Renton WA 98057, WA Job Type: Non-Represented Job Number: 26-00038 Department: PW - Maintenance Services Opening Date: 02/23/2026 Closing Date: 3/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Job DescriptionThe 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 and treatment 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. 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 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Manage the Water Distribution and Treatment 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. Selection Procedure The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. Accommodation Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact at least 2 days prior to the need. Communication from the City of Renton: We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application. Recruitment Process: The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity. This position is Non-Represented and the applicable benefits are as follows:Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Employees are offered a choice of medical/vision coverage through either Kaiser Permanente or the City's self-insured plan. Preferred Provider Option is available through the self-insured plan. Rates for both plans are available on the Benefit webpage. Please click on the link at the bottom of the page for details. The dental insurance plan covers services such as regular checkups, x-rays, fillings and crowns. Orthodontia coverage is also provided. Deferred Compensation Program The City contributes 4%of the employee's base wage rate into a deferred compensation retirement plan. Employees may also set aside a percentage of their earnings on a tax-deferred basis. Retirement Plan Employees are enrolled in the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS). Both the employee and employer contribute to the plan. Life Insurance A group term life insurance policy is provided to each employee at a value equivalent to the annual salary, up to $50,000. Each eligible dependent is also provided with a $1,000 policy. There is no cost to the employee. Optional supplemental insurance is available for employees and their dependents at group rates. Long Term Disability Protection Many employees are provided with a long term disability policy up to the equivalent of 60% of their salary. Flexible Benefits The City offers employees the opportunity to open two separate tax-free accounts through salary reduction. One account is to pay for expenses not covered by health insurance and the other account is for child care costs. Vacation Employees accrue vacation beginning with the first day of employment as follows: 12 days per year (0-5 years); 18 days per year (6-10 years); 21 days per year (11-15 years); 24 days per year (16-20 years); and 27 days per year (21+ years). Sick Leave Upon employment, the employee receives a sick leave bank of 24 hours, with an additional 24 hours awarded after three months. Thereafter, sick leave accrues at the rate of four hours each pay period. Employee Assistance Program A confidential counseling assessment and referral service is available without cost to employees and family members for help with personal, family or job-related problems. Paydays The City of Renton pays employees on the tenth and the twenty-fifth of each month (24 pay periods each year). Holidays The City recognizes eleven holidays and offers two "personal" holidays each calendar year for most employees. Hours of Work Flexible work schedules are available in many departments. Transportation Unlimited free rides on various bus systems as well as various carpool and rideshare options are available for City employees. Management Leave All non-represented employees that are non-overtime eligible shall be given a management leave bank of non-accruable leave in the following amounts: 56 hours for Administrators, Deputy Administrators, Directors, and the City Clerk; 40 hours for Managers, Analysts, and Others Non-accruable management leave is to be used within the calendar year that it is credited to employee's leave bank. Management leave may not be "rolled over" from one year to the next. Please see the City of Renton Benefits webpage for more information. 01 Please explain why you are interested in applying for this position with the City of Renton. 02 Do you possess a valid Water Distribution Manager IV certification? (This is a requirement for the job at the time of application submittal.) Yes No 03 Do you have a Cross Connection Control certification? (This is a requirement for the job at the time of application submittal.) Yes No 04 Do you have a flagging AND first aid certificate issued by an authorized agency? (This is a requirement for the job at the time of application submittal.) Yes No 05 Do you have a valid driver's license? (This is a requirement for the job at the time of application submittal.) Yes No 06 Do you have two years of college course work in Water Technology, Waste Quality, Water Systems, Biology, Chemistry, or related field? Yes No I have a Bachelor's degree in Water Technology, Waste Quality, Water Systems, Biology, Chemistry, or related field. I have a Master's degree in Water Technology, Waste Quality, Water Systems, Biology, Chemistry, or related field. 07 How many years of experience do you have in water distribution and/or water production? Please be sure to include a description of this experience in your job application. No experience Less than 2 years of experience 2-3 years of experience 3-4 years of experience 4-5 years of experience 5-6 years of experience 6-7 years of experience 7-8 years of experience 8-9 years of experience Over 9 years of experience 08 Thank you for your interest in joining the City of Renton team. We have adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, such as candidates' names, contact information, etc. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. You must thoroughly complete the education section (if applicable to the qualifications of this position) and work experience section in chronological order. You must also provide a thorough response to each of the Supplemental Questions.Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application as described above without any personal identifiers included. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration.Have you read and understood the information listed above? Yes, I have read and understood the information listed above. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10