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[* Position Information*]{.underline} Leads, administers, and manages the activities of the Sewer Utility Division of the Public Works Department to ensure proper maintenance, operations (M&O) planning, and construction of the sewer facilities and infrastructure for the County.  Manages the preparation and execution of the $25 million annual operating budget to meet state and federal water quality standards, infrastructure M&O, sewer system development, asset management, and public education & outreach (E&O) and program administration.

The position manages the Sewer Division Capital Facilities Program (CFP) including long range planning, design, and construction of capital projects.  The position is responsible for projecting revenues and expenditures and establishing sewer rates and fees to maintain ample M&O revenue, capital facilities funds, and to maintain reserves.

 QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in civil/sanitary/public health/wastewater engineering, environmental engineering, public administration, business or closely related field.
• Eight years of progressively responsible professional experience in the planning, design, operations and construction of public works projects, with emphasis on sewage treatment and collection systems and the associated federal and state requirements; and three years of supervisory/managerial experience; or
• Any equivalent combination and experience of education that provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the work.

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Master's Degree in related field.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington; or reciprocity from another state.
• Experience with the financial management of utility or public agency operations, including budgeting, expenditures, purchasing, contracting and rate setting highly desirable.

[Required Licenses, Certificates, Examinations/Tests and Other Requirements]{.underline} *The incumbent is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all the following required licenses, certifications and other requirements.  *   [Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:  ]{.underline}

• 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.

[Driving Requirements ]{.underline}

The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy of a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as