Water Resources Leader: Strategy, Budgets & Utilities

Thurston County, Washington; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health care benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Thurston County Public Works in Olympia, WA, seeks a Water Resources Manager to lead the Water Resources Division, including Stormwater Utility, Noxious Weeds, and Water & Sewer Utilities. You will provide strategic direction, budgets, and 24/7 response for service interruptions.

You will coordinate with county and external partners, develop the Capital Facilities Plan, set rates and grants, and supervise staff to deliver critical water resources programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and five years of management-level experience in storm water or utility operations.
• Experience budgeting, setting utility rates, and grant management.
• Ability to lead a large team and coordinate across divisions.

Responsibilities

• Direct department operations to meet goals within budget and staffing.
• Develop short and long-range plans, budgets, and staffing needs.
• Oversee utility rate programs, billing adjustments, and grant compliance.
• Coordinate with other divisions, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Lead Water & Sewer Utilities and Stormwater operations, including inspections and asset management.
• Serve as Drainage Manual Administrator and represent the county in interagency groups.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Grant management

Water resources

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Natural Resources, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

Thurston County Public Works in Olympia, WA, seeks a Water Resources Manager to lead the Water Resources Division, including Stormwater Utility, Noxious Weeds, and Water & Sewer Utilities. You will provide strategic direction, budgets, and 24/7 response for service interruptions.

You will coordinate with county and external partners, develop the Capital Facilities Plan, set rates and grants, and supervise staff to deliver critical water resources programs.