Water/Irrigation Manager

City of Yakima
Yakima, WA

"Working Together for Excellence" - The City of Yakima needs an experienced manager to lead a dedicated team of water and irrigation specialists in providing the Yakima community with a safe and reliable supply of water.  

The Water/Irrigation Manager is a division management position responsible for the management administrative work of the Water Division and Irrigation Division by planning, organizing, directing and supporting the work of the division's staff.

The City of Yakima is a premier employer in the Yakima Valley with extensive opportunities for training and growth. The City offers a competitive benefit package including:

 
  • Salary range $95,513.60 - $116,126.40 Annually
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
  • FREE healthcare clinic!
  • WA State PERS pension plan
  • 3% contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan
  • PTO accrual starting at 17.67 hrs/mo
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Longevity pay incentive (after 5 years)
  • Life Insurance
  • Much more!
 

The pay range listed for this position is establish through the City of Yakima’s Master Pay Ordinance in accordance with the Municipal Code and/or the applicable collective bargaining agreement.  New employees generally start at step A with progression through the steps based on merit and successful performance evaluation.  Click here to view the Master Pay Ordinance.

  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Associates' Degree in environmental science, engineering, business administration or related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in a water treatment or distribution system, including at least two (2) years in a lead or supervisory role. Two (2) years additional experience in a water treatment or distribution system in a lead or supervisory role with a high school diploma may substitute for required education.
 
OR
 
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, engineering, business administration or related field and three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in a water treatment or distribution system, including at least two (2) years of experience in a lead or supervisory role.



LICENSE, REGISTRATION & CERTIFICATIONS:  

Must possess/obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s license.  Must possess or obtain and maintain a Water Distribution Manager Certification or a Water Treatment 4 as issued by the State of Washington within six (6) months of employment.

 

View the complete job posting and apply online at www.yakimawa.gov/jobs


Closes 3/21/23

EOE