Division Director, Utility Operations & Maintenance (Exec)

Seattle Public Utilities; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 272,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Public Utilities seeks a Division Director for Utility Operations & Maintenance to lead 95 staff across water, drainage, and SCADA operations. You will drive reliability, regulatory compliance, and system planning while coordinating emergency response and workforce development programs.

The role emphasizes collaborative leadership, strong communication, and commitment to race and social justice within a 24/7 operations environment.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of professional-level experience in a medium to large utility.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience required.
• Bachelor's degree as listed; if no degree, two more years of qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the division's operations and maintenance for water, drainage, and SCADA systems.
• Oversee 95 staff across multiple disciplines and union roles.
• Drive reliability, regulatory compliance, and system planning with data-driven guidance.
• Lead emergency response and 24/7 operations as needed.
• Support apprenticeship programs and workforce development.
• Collaborate with City leadership to advance equity and justice goals.

Skills

Empowerment culture

Unionized environment experience

KPIs & metrics

Continuous improvement

Race & Social Justice

Communication

Change management

Collaborative leadership

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration/Civil Engineering/Environmental Studies or related field

Job description

Seattle Public Utilities seeks a Division Director for Utility Operations & Maintenance to lead 95 staff across water, drainage, and SCADA operations. You will drive reliability, regulatory compliance, and system planning while coordinating emergency response and workforce development programs.

The role emphasizes collaborative leadership, strong communication, and commitment to race and social justice within a 24/7 operations environment.