SEWER UTILITY MANAGER

Kitsap County is seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking utilities professional to serve as our next Sewer Utility Manager, a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring the effective operation, maintenance, and long‑range sustainability of the County’s Sewer Utility Division. You will step into a dynamic division that oversees system operations, infrastructure planning, asset management, and regulatory compliance—ready for strong leadership to guide it into the future. This role offers the perfect blend of strategic planning, operational oversight, and team leadership for an accomplished professional ready to take the next step in their career. Responsibilities Provide leadership and supervision to a team of 65 employees, including 5 direct reports. This includes setting priorities, organizing and assigning work, coaching and training staff, evaluating performance, and participating in hiring, discipline and other personnel decisions. Manage the preparation and execution of a $25 million annual operating budget, including development of the supporting fee structure. Oversee financial planning for program administration, asset management, water quality monitoring, infrastructure O&M, public education and outreach, infrastructure retrofit, sewer system development, and facility inspections. Lead long‑range financial planning and recommend adjustments to sewer rates and fees to meet operational needs, capital requirements, and division and department goals. Direct the development and implementation of the Sewer Division’s Capital Facilities Plan (CFP), including prioritization and funding of repair, replacement and expansion projects. Typical CFPs include 10‑15 projects totaling approximately $200 million over six years. Coordinate consultant‑led project designs managed by County project and construction management staff, working closely with the Capital Facilities Division to ensure successful delivery. Initiate and develop grant applications and collaborate with the Department of Administrative Services on revenue bond sales to support capital project funding. Oversee the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting processes for four treatment plants, three state‑regulated and one federally regulated. Serve as the County’s primary representative in resolving compliance issues with regulatory agencies including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington State Department of Ecology, Public Health, Natural Resources and Fish & Wildlife. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Administration, Construction Management, or a closely related field, and eight years of progressively responsible experience managing large‑scale projects or working in public works, preferably in utility management. To include at least three years of supervisory or managerial experience OR Associate degree in a related field, and ten years of progressively responsible experience managing large‑scale projects or working in public works, preferably in utility management. To include at least three years of supervisory or managerial experience OR Twelve years of progressively responsible experience managing large‑scale projects or working in public works, preferably in utility management. To include at least three years of supervisory or managerial experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience managing or supervising a public utility, preferably in sewer, water distribution or stormwater. Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operations and sewer collection systems. Demonstrated experience developing budgets for utility operations. A history of successfully managing and leading staff at multiple levels, combined with the ability to foster a positive, people‑centered, and collaborative workplace culture. Equal Opportunity Employer Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kitsap County