Superintendent

Details: LAKEWOOD WATER DISTRICT Superintendent Lakewood Water District is accepting applications and resumes for the position of Superintendent. Lakewood Water District is a special purpose district located in southwest Pierce County, Washington State. This position serves as Assistant General Manager in the General Manager's absence and oversees all District operations at those times. Superintendent directly manages the Field Maintenance and Operations of the District and oversees the work of 14 employees; he indirectly oversees the entire staff of 26 employees. Incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the activities related to the repair, maintenance, and operation of water distribution and treatment systems. Ensures effective and reliable water services are provided to customers throughout the District. Qualifications include: High school diploma or GED; 4-yr civil engineering or business management degree/certification preferred, also working knowledge of budgetary accounting and human resources. Seven years progressively responsible management or supervisory experience in a public utility; proven success in foreseeing and resolving major problems and difficulties which arise in operating and maintaining water distribution systems; extensive experience in effectively planning, organizing, and scheduling maintenance and repair activities for water distribution systems. Valid Washington State Driver's License; Water Distribution Manager, Group III, within one year of employment. Salary ranges from $79,295 to $106,210 D.O.Q. plus excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement benefits through the State Department of Retirement Systems. Lakewood Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate. All employees are subject to a finger-print background check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI and must be non-smokers. Application and job description available online at www.lakewood-water-dist.org or at 11900 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98496-0729. Mailing address: P.O. Box 99729, Lakewood WA 98496-0729. Closing date for receiving applications is Monday, August 13, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Source - The News Tribune, Tacoma WA

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