UTILITIES OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Kitsap County, WA; Poulsbo (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitsap County Public Works seeks an Utilities Operations Supervisor to lead maintenance, reliability, and safe operation of the county’s wastewater infrastructure. Oversees four treatment plants and 64 sewer pump stations, guiding multi-disciplinary teams across Collections, Mechanics, Sewer Facilities, and I&C/Electrical operations.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, capital projects, asset management, and regulatory compliance to protect public health and the environment while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or related field with 4 years of progressively responsible public utility maintenance operations; 3 years supervisory experience.
• Associates degree in related field with 6 years of related work experience, including 3 years supervisory.
• Eight years of related work experience, including 3 years supervisory.

Responsibilities

• Direct long-range maintenance strategies for Collections, Mechanics, Sewer Facilities, and I&C/Electrical divisions, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Plan, coordinate, and balance workloads across crew supervisors to optimize efficiency.
• Lead major capital improvements including equipment replacements and system upgrades.
• Oversee commissioning of new utility infrastructure with engineers and contractors for seamless integration.
• Prepare and defend annual and multi-year budgets for sewer maintenance operations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Associate degree in related field

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Kitsap County is seeking a Utilities Operations Supervisor to lead the maintenance, reliability, and safe operation of the County’s wastewater infrastructure. This critical leadership role oversees the maintenance and operation of four wastewater treatment plants and 64 sewer pump stations that protect public health, safeguard the environment, and serve the needs of a growing community.

In this role, you will provide strategic leadership for multi-disciplinary teams across Collections, Mechanics, Sewer Facilities, and I&C/Electrical operations. You will oversee complex maintenance and capital improvement initiatives, strengthen system reliability and resilience, and optimize operational performance. This role also plays a key part in shaping the future of the County’s wastewater infrastructure through innovation, long-range planning, and continuous improvement.

This opportunity is ideal for a maintenance and operations professional who is passionate about leading high-performing teams, enhancing infrastructure performance, and making a lasting impact on the community.

As the Utilities Operations Supervisor, you will:

• Direct long-range maintenance strategies for the Collections, Mechanics, Sewer Facilities, and I&C/Electrical divisions, ensuring regionwide compliance with legal and environmental regulations.
• Plan, coordinate, and balance workloads across multiple crew supervisors, optimizing operational efficiency and supporting reliable sewer conveyance and treatment services.
• Lead major capital improvements, including equipment replacements, system upgrades, and subcontracted utility projects, ensuring technical standards and project requirements are fully met.
• Oversee commissioning of new utility infrastructure, collaborating with contractors, engineers, and technical staff to ensure seamless integration into existing systems.
• Prepare and defend annual and multi-year budgets for sewer maintenance operations, monitoring expenditures for parts, tools, SCADA technology, and electrical/mechanical systems to ensure cost-effective resource stewardship.
• Develop and implement five-year asset management plans addressing facility upgrades, roofing systems, mechanical enhancements, and plant-wide improvement needs.
• Review engineering analyses and developer submittals to ensure long-term compatibility and operational sustainability across facilities.
• Research, propose, and implement high-level policy or outsourcing strategies to strengthen efficiency, service delivery, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure full adherence to Washington State and Federal environmental regulations across all operational and maintenance activities.

What You Bring (Minimum Qualifications)

One of the following:

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Administration, Construction Management, Water Resource/Public Utility Management or a closely related field and four years of progressively responsible experience in public utility maintenance operations; to include 3 years of supervisory experience. Experience should demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot equipment, perform preventive maintenance, coordinate repairs and installations, and support reliable facility operations. Demonstrated expertise in I&C/Electrical, SCADA, and mechanical systems within a wastewater environment is highly preferred. OR
• Associates degree in a related field and six years of related work experience, to include 3 years of supervisory experience. OR
• Eight years of related work experience, to include 3 years of supervisory experience

Please note: Relevant work experience demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for educational requirements.

Work experience is essential and cannot be replaced by additional education.

Credentials & Licensing

• Washington State Wastewater Operator Group I Certification highly preferred at hire. But must be obtained within one year of hire.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to build and lead high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and employee development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop policies, procedures, technical reports, and operational documentation.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, contractors, operations staff, leadership, and external stakeholders.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining wastewater treatment facilities, sewer pump stations, or other complex utility, industrial, or manufacturing infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control, telemetry, and SCADA systems, with knowledge of wastewater operations, utility safety practices, environmental regulations, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance programs, equipment troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and asset management principles.
• Experience managing maintenance programs, inventory, purchasing, budgeting, and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational reliability, safety, and efficiency.

For the complete job description: https://test.kitsap.gov/hr/JobClassifications/Utilities%20Operation%20Supervisor%20-%20Sewer%20Maintenance.pdf

For more information about Kitsap County Public Works: https://www.kitsap.gov/pw

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Non-represented and covered under the Kitsap County Personnel Manual.
• Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:
  • Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
  • Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
  • Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration. This process is conducted in compliance with the Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW 49.94). Information received is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. FCA-Flyer_June 2026_English_Update
• (Public Works) Report for duty on time and remain at work until the end of their scheduled shift even if an inclement weather event or emergency is declared as an “Essential Employee” under the Public Works Inclement Weather/Emergency Response policy.
• Driving Requirements
  • Category 1: Driver operates County-owned vehicle.
• 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.
• Work hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm. Flexible hours are available, as approved by management.
• This posting may be used to fill future openings.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.