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Position Description
Are you the right leader to shape the future of Seattle’s workforce facilities while ensuring the safety and efficiency of those who keep our city running?
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking manager to lead its Workforce Facilities Planning and Management Section (Mgr. 3) within the Logistics Division. This is more than just a management role—it’s an opportunity to drive critical programs that impact infrastructure, employee safety, and operational excellence across SPU.
The Workforce Facilities Planning and Management Section Manager (Manager 3), is a working manager directly responsible for developing and implementing programs and policies, including those listed in the job responsibilities section. In this high-impact role, you’ll lead a team of dedicated professionals, manage a $5.3 million operational budget and a $63.5 million capital budget, and provide essential support services across SPU’s three Lines of Business and three Branches.
If you're a results-driven leader with a passion for public service, infrastructure planning, and employee safety, we invite you to bring your expertise to SPU and help shape the future of our workforce facilities.
About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.
F or more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), c heckout the:
About
We know work isn't only about what you do it’s also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
Here are some of the key responsibilities for the role:
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, facilities management or a related field.
AND
Experience : Five (5) years of relevant experience in areas including facilities management, operations, administration, finance/budget management, project management, research and analysis and (3) years’ experience in supervision/managing staff.
OR
7 years of relevant experience. T here is no substitution for supervisory experience.
Certification/License: Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility may be required for some positions.
Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirements.
Desired Qualifications
This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Effective January 2025, City employees have the option to work remotely two days per week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor. This position will report to two different locations regularly: Seattle Municipal Tower, located at 700 5th St, Seattle, and SPU Operation Control Center, located at 2700 Airport Way S., Seattle.
Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
The full salary range for this position is: $124,758.00 - $187,105.68 Annually
How To Apply
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents .
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-
Are you the right leader to shape the future of Seattle’s workforce facilities while ensuring the safety and efficiency of those who keep our city running?
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking manager to lead its Workforce Facilities Planning and Management Section (Mgr. 3) within the Logistics Division. This is more than just a management role—it’s an opportunity to drive critical programs that impact infrastructure, employee safety, and operational excellence across SPU.
The Workforce Facilities Planning and Management Section Manager (Manager 3), is a working manager directly responsible for developing and implementing programs and policies, including those listed in the job responsibilities section. In this high-impact role, you’ll lead a team of dedicated professionals, manage a $5.3 million operational budget and a $63.5 million capital budget, and provide essential support services across SPU’s three Lines of Business and three Branches.
If you're a results-driven leader with a passion for public service, infrastructure planning, and employee safety, we invite you to bring your expertise to SPU and help shape the future of our workforce facilities.
About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.
F or more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), c heckout the:
- SPU Website
- Strategic Business Plan
About
We know work isn't only about what you do it’s also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
- Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
- Generous benefits package
- Free Orca Pass
- City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
- Growth potential and advancement opportunities
Here are some of the key responsibilities for the role:
- Workforce Facilities Asset Management Program – Develop and administer a comprehensive building asset management program to track work performed, manage spending, and guide future facility investments
- Logistics One Stop Shop – Lead the implementation of a new centralized request system to streamline service delivery and improve tracking of work requests, staffing needs, and performance metrics
- Workforce Facilities Master Planning Program – Oversee the portfolio-level capital master plan to improve and renew 32 workforce facility campuses, including funding alignment and project tracking
- Facilities Management Program – Develop a proactive operations and maintenance plan for SPU’s facilities, managing an annual $3M O&M budget and additional budget for small to mid-sized capital projects
- Workspace Management Program – Support workspace needs across 30 campuses, including the $35M SPU Seattle Municipal Tower Remodel project
- Arc Flash Program – Establish policies and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA and NFPA requirements for arc flash studies at 300 electrical service locations and establish an arc flash safety program for staff and vendors
- Building Electrification Program – Implement SPU’s Building Electrification Strategy to eliminate fossil fuel systems from 14 buildings by 2035
- SPU’s Sustainable Energy Management Program – Partner with key SPU staff to continue the development of the program which includes tracking greenhouse gas emissions, assessing energy usage and efficiency opportunities, and researching renewable energy solutions
- Department ADA Title II Representation – Serve as one of SPU’s department ADA coordinators, ensuring accessibility compliance and resolving customer concerns related to SPU-owned facilities
- Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, facilities management or a related field.
AND
Experience : Five (5) years of relevant experience in areas including facilities management, operations, administration, finance/budget management, project management, research and analysis and (3) years’ experience in supervision/managing staff.
OR
7 years of relevant experience. T here is no substitution for supervisory experience.
Certification/License: Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility may be required for some positions.
Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirements.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with budget development and tracking
- Experience with workforce facility related management
- Experience with continuous improvement methods and continuous improvement processes
- Working knowledge of building systems and facilities management practices
- Experience with city contracting policies and procedures
- Strong, effective communication skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Ability to work and collaborate effectively across multiple levels of an organization
- Experience supervising staff, including those represented by labor unions
- Knowledge of greenhouse gas emissions inventory requirements and other clean energy related policies and practices
This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Effective January 2025, City employees have the option to work remotely two days per week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor. This position will report to two different locations regularly: Seattle Municipal Tower, located at 700 5th St, Seattle, and SPU Operation Control Center, located at 2700 Airport Way S., Seattle.
Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
The full salary range for this position is: $124,758.00 - $187,105.68 Annually
How To Apply
- Submit complete City of Seattle online application
- Upload your current resume, AND
- Include a cover letter that addresses your knowledge, experience, and interest related to this position
- You must submit both a resume and cover letter. If you do not submit these documents, your application will not be considered. Please ensure that BOTH documents have successfully been uploaded before submitting your application. ***
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents .
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-
Salary : $124,758 - $187,106
