Salary : $106,504.09 - $135,396.65 Annually
Location : Bothell Operation Center: 21233 20th Ave. SE, Bothell, WA
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number: 26-00247
Department: Public Works
Division: Maintenance and Operations - Utilities
Opening Date: 05/14/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Description
Please note: Application may not be accepted if it is incomplete. Adding your resume and/or cover letter in lieu of the application may not be accepted as well.

We are seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Public Works Supervisor - Water Operations to lead water distribution operations, emergency response, and field maintenance programs that keep our community's critical infrastructure safe and reliable. This leadership role is ideal for a hands-on professional who values safety, operational excellence, team development, and proactive system management.
Recruitment information: The first review of applications will be May 28th, 2026

Schedule will be the following: Mondays-Thursdays (4/10) every Friday off (6:00 am - 4:30 pm) -Subject to change

What will you do in this position?

• Water System Operations: Oversee water distribution system operations, maintenance, shutdowns, asset planning, and water quality (chlorine residuals, flushing, contamination prevention).
  • Oversight of SCADA/pressure zones and system hydraulics.
• Regulatory Compliance & Asset Management: Ensure compliance with DOH regulations, reporting requirements, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Emergency Response & Safety: Manage emergency repairs, outage response, system restoration, and enforce safety standards.
• Leadership & Crew Management: Lead field crews, coordinate daily operations, training, schedules, and contractor activities.
• Communication & Process Improvement: Respond to customer concerns, coordinate public notifications, and improve operational procedures and performance.

A successful candidate in this position will:

• Strengthen internal and external partnerships to enhance collective success.
• Support team adoption of new technologies through peer assistance and resourcefulness.
• Foster open communication and contribute to a respectful, inclusive environment.
• Quickly identify challenges and apply logical, evidence-based approaches to resolve them.
• Demonstrate honesty and transparency in all actions and communications.
• Identify creative solutions to challenges and implement improvements.
• Uphold high standards of service in support of organizational and community goals.
• Collaborate across teams to uphold quality and pursue continuous improvement.

To read the full job description and review the minimum qualifications, .

Why Bothell?
Bothell offers a career-enriching opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a way that has a positive effect on the community. We encourage professional growth and for employees to "think outside the box". We value work-life balance and provide paid vacation and sick leave benefits.

We offer ample time off including 11 paid holidays as well as 2 personal holidays. As an employee, you have access to a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision for you and your family. We also offer life and disability insurance, state pension membership and deferred compensation for retirement. Commute trip reduction, alternative work schedules, flexible work environment, and hybrid work options are available when appropriate. The City of Bothell creates an environment that supports wellness practices which enhance the quality of life for City employees, and encourage and incentivize participation in an employee wellness program. As a result, the City is a recipient of the Association of Washington Cities WellCity Award.
For a general listing of City of Bothell's benefits, click on the following link:
01

Please indicate your years of supervisory experience.

• No Supervisory experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more
• No formal supervisory experience, but have held roles involving mentoring or training staff for more than 2 years.

02

Please indicate your level of experience with SCADA systems, pressure zones, and water system monitoring.

• No experience
• More than 1 years, but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

03

Please indicate your level of experience with water quality operations and compliance.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

04

Please indicate your level of experience with valve exercising and valve maintenance programs.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

05

Please indicate your familiarity with Incident Command System (ICS) principles and emergency response coordination.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

06

Please indicate your level of experience with leak detection and water loss reduction efforts.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

07

Please indicate your level of experience with flushing programs, including unidirectional flushing (UDF).

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

08

Please indicate your level of experience with hydrant inspection, testing, and maintenance.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

09

Please indicate which level of Water Distribution Manager Certification you hold.

• I currently do not have any level of certification.
• WDM Level 4
• WDM Level 3
• WDM Level 2
• WDM Level 1

10

I certify that all statements above are true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false statements will be sufficient cause for removal from the hiring process and/or termination.

• Yes
• No

Required Question