City of Seattle

Utility Operations & Maintenance Division Director (Exec 3)

City of Seattle

Seattle, WACivil Service Exempt, Regular, Full-timePosted Aug 3, 2026

Job description

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a collaborative leader for its Utility Operations & Maintenance Division Director  position .  This position is responsible for a division of 95 professional and technical staff. The division operates and maintains much of SPU's infrastructure, including but not limited to drinking water pipes, pump stations, storage reservoirs and elevated tanks; drainage and wastewater pump stations and combined sewer overflow facilities; and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for drinking water and drainage and wastewater.

The work is 24/7, including both around-the-clock system operations as well as emergency maintenance response. The...