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Water Utility Budget Supervisor

Salary

$110,281.60 - $155,251.20 Annually

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Non-Classified

Job Number

P0180-25B

Department

Water

Opening Date

09/19/2025

Closing Date

10/6/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position Description

Tacoma Water (https://www.mytpu.org/about-tpu/services/water/) is searching for an accomplished and dynamic Budget Supervisor to provide leadership and advanced financial analysis for our team. Our ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong background in budget development and financial management, and a passion for leading and mentoring a professional team.

As the Budget Supervisor, you will lead a team of two professional analysts, and will be responsible for providing high-level financial guidance, analyzing complex budgets, and driving key decisions for a variety of stakeholders, including senior leadership and policy makers.

Key Responsibilities

+ Budget Development and Management: Lead the development and ongoing management of Tacoma Water's nearly $300 million O&M budget and $80 million capital program. You will coordinate with capital planners, engineers, and cost center managers to develop and monitor budgets throughout the biennium. You will also analyze and provide recommendations on financial policies and procedures and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in financial management.

+ Team Leadership and Supervision: Directly supervise a team of financial professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations. You will set goals, assign work, and ensure that all staff development and management practices align with Tacoma's policies.

+ Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and present financial reports to inform and engage senior management, policy makers, and other stakeholders. You will also create training materials and facilitate workshops on budgeting and financial processes to promote understanding across the organization. You'll act as a primary point of contact for complex financial questions and issues.

+ Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert on business operations, including budgeting, accounting, procurement, and internal auditing. You will also manage the use of SAP systems for Tacoma Water's cost objects and lead the implementation of new tools for financial forecasting and reporting.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or directly related field

Minimum Experience*

5 years of progressively responsible analytical and/or program coordination/management work in area related to assignment (budget/accounting) including 1 year prior at senior, lead and/or supervisory level

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We're committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

The City of Tacoma believes that diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our success and innovation. If you’re passionate about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

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Interested individuals should apply online by completing the application and attaching a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without attaching the required materials may not progress in the selection process.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Details:

Hourly Rate: $53.02 - $74.64

Annual Salary: $110,281.60 - $155,251.20

Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma (https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits/)

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Communication with the City of Tacoma

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The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

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Do you have an equivalent combination to a Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or directly related field AND 5 years of progressively responsible analytical and/or program coordination/management work in area related to assignment (budget/accounting) including 1 year prior at senior, lead and/or supervisory level? *Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

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What is your experience with managing both O&M (Operating and Maintenance) and Capital Improvement budgets? Give me an example of a time you used budget data to influence a major business decision.

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Address

Human Resources Department 747 Market Street Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764

Phone

253-591-5400

Website

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