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Facilities Management Division Manager

Salary

$147,243.20 - $207,313.60 Annually

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Non-Classified

Job Number

P0600-25

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

09/26/2025

Closing Date

10/17/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position Description

The City of Tacoma has an opportunity for a proven professional with great communication and leadership skills to manage the Facilities Management Division of the Public Works Department as Facilities Management Division Manager (Division Manager, Fleet & Facilities).

The Public Works Department provides critical services for our city, our community, our residents, and visitors. The Department’s employees allow our city to function by tending to our infrastructure needs and improving our surroundings. Safety, cleanliness, and efficient operations of our streets, buildings, and facilities are our primary objectives.

As a key member of the Public Works Department Management Team, the successful candidate will support the mission of the Department to provide essential services by designing, building, maintaining, and preserving public infrastructure that enhances the quality of life for the people of Tacoma in a fair, responsive, sustainable, and equitable manner. Public Works does this through an open and engaged partnership with customers, cost-effective services, and a consistent approach to satisfying the needs of the community.

Under the direction of the Public Works Director and Assistant Public Works Director, the Facilities Management D ivision Manager is responsible for managing the daily activities of a 90-person, multi-disciplined, public works operating division with a biennial budget between $70M - $80M. This position directly supervises the Fleet Manager, Facilities Manager, R eal Property Services Assistant Division Manager , Capital Projects Assistant Division Manager, and an Office Administrator. The Facilities Management Division Manager is directly responsible for the operations, maintenance, and capital repair of 50 buildings and 1 , 400 fleet vehicles and the management of the City’s real property assets for both General Government and Tacoma Public Utilities including all property sales, purchases, and street vacation actions. This position provides leadership, vision, and focus for each functional area and ensures the intent of the Public Works Director, City Manager, and City Council is achieved in accordance with the relevant strategic plans and approved budgets.

What we are looking for in our Ideal Candidate:

+ A strategic thinker who knows how to paint a picture of the Department and Division's vision and strategy.

+ A leader who is able to gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity, and leading by example.

+ A dynamic, compassionate leader who motivates others, with exceptional team building and performance leadership skills.

+ An innovative, results-oriented leader who promotes efficient ways of conducting business, with excellent decision-making skills.

+ Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Candidates must have the ability to communicate and present clearly and effectively with the City Manager, City Council, City Staff, and our community members.

+ Extensive knowledge and experience in the following areas: Facilities Maintenance, Real Property Services, Facilities Capital Projects, and Fleet Services.

+ Proven experience managing the development and implementation of a budget, with excellent financial acumen.

+ Previous experience at the Division Manager or Assistant Division Manager level, or equivalent experience managing a diverse, complex, public works-related team and associated projects in the management and administration of municipal government operations.

+ Ability to interpret and negotiate collective bargaining agreements. Skill in personnel management and ability to manage/develop team members.

+ A demonstrated commitment to anti-racist transformation in the workplace and delivery of services.

+ Ability to prepare and mana ge the Division’s Continuity of Operations Plan for emergency response.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*

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

Minimum Experience*

7 years of progressively responsible fleet, facilities maintenance, and/or real property management experience for a large organization with multiple facilities and a diverse fleet, including 1 year prior at senior, lead and/or supervisory level

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

As assigned: Washington State Driver's License

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

Desirable Qualifications:

+ An accredited four-year college or university with Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, construction/project management, public administration, or a related field and five to eight years’ experience managing of a major section within the field of public works or similar industry.

+ 5 - 8 years’ experience in creating and managing operations and capital budgets.

+ 5 - 8 years’ experience supervising/managing staff and labor management.

+ Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership to a diverse workforce with a wide range of technical and managerial challenges.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

City of Tacoma’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, 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.

The Community

Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.

With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video!

View this exciting video to learn more about the City of Tacoma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n5MWl8KFvI

Apply:

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. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for veteran's preference points, please attach a copy of your DD214 to your application.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their responses to the supplemental questions evaluated by a panel of subject matter experts. These questions will be scored on the basis of the information provided; therefore, it is the responsibility of the applicant to carefully list all pertinent experience and training. The evaluation committee will not have access to the candidate's application. Providing false information will result in disqualification. Candidates must pass this evaluation in order to be placed on the eligible list for interview and hiring consideration.

Accommodations: We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during this process, please contact Human Resources at (253) 591-5400.

Communication with the City of Tacoma

We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

Get Assistance

For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.

For technical difficulties using the Neogov system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.

If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400 prior to 4pm on the date of this posting closing.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Details:

Hourly Rate: $70.79 - $99.67

Annual Salary: $147,243.20 - $207,313.60

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

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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Responses to supplemental questions must be original content created by the applicant using their own words. The use of online tools or resources to create responses, such as Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT, etc.), Google, Bing, etc., or plagiarism in any form, is considered cheating and falsification of the application. I understand that any form of cheating or falsification will disqualify my application for further consideration.

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Do you have a bachelor's degree in engineering, business or public administration, or directly related field, from an accredited university?

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Do you have 7+ years of progressively responsible fleet, facilities maintenance, and/or real property management experience for a large organization with multiple facilities and a diverse fleet, including 1 year prior at a senior, lead and/or supervisory level?

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In 300 words or less, please describe why you are interested in the position of Facilities Management Division Manager for the Public Works Department at the City of Tacoma, and what particular skills, abilities, and experience you would bring to the position.

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This position oversees 90 employees that work in different areas of the Division, each having different jobs and/or needs, as well as represented and non-represented positions. In 300 words or less, please describe how you would bring each area together when locations and working hours (day/swing shifts) make it challenging to do so. How is this accomplished so everyone feels validated, heard, and part of the bigger picture? (Division consists of the following areas: Fleet Operations, Real Property Services, Facilities Management, Administration, and Capital projects.)

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Equity is one of the guiding principles of the City. In detail, please describe what equity means to you and describe a situation where you helped to create and sustain an organizational environment that acknowledges and celebrates diversity and employs inclusive practices throughout its daily operations. (in 300 words or less)

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Employer

City of Tacoma

Address

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

Phone

253-591-5400

Website

http://www.tacoma.gov

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