Looking for employment with the City of Tacoma? Here are 12 jobs that pay over $100K
Are you looking to end the year with a city government job that pays six figures? The City of Tacoma has available positions, many of which have a starting annual salary of over $100,000.
All full-time positions at the City of Tacoma have a benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as paid holidays, paid leave and participation in the Tacoma Public Employees’ Retirement System
All current job listings can be found on the City of Tacoma’s website. You can apply for the positions directly through the City of Tacoma’s online application system. First-time applicants will have to create an account.
Job openings at the City of Tacoma
The following positions are available:
▪ Advanced registered nurse practitioner
Department: Tacoma Fire Department
Type: Non-classified
Salary: $112,278.40 - $158,080, annually
Closing date: continuous, until filled
Description: The advanced registered nurse practitioner provides medical oversight to a team of mobile registered nurses and behavioral health crisis responders and works in a non-emergency operational capacity as part of a crisis response team aimed at providing appropriate and therapeutic services to those experiencing behavioral health crisis. This person will also focus on establishing operating protocols and best practices for crisis unit responders regarding behavioral and mental health crises, the identification and treatment/management of underlying medical conditions, and the prevention or further exacerbation of chronic illnesses.
Qualifications: A master’s degree from an advanced nursing education program accredited by a national nursing accreditation body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and five years of experience in acute care (ED, ICU, Internal Medicine).
▪ Audit risk and controls manager
Department: Tacoma Power
Type: Flexible/ hybrid
Salary: $149,926.40 - $211,099.20, annually
Closing date: Dec. 18, 2023, at 5 p.m.
Description: The audit risk and controls manager will be accountable for risk management processes, enforcement processes, and assessment processes carried out by the internal auditors. This person will assist in managing the day-to-day operations of Tacoma Power’s Internal Compliance Program (ICP).
Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration or directly related field and a minimum of five years of experience in an electric utility that includes experience with NERC standards and/or audits or cybersecurity, including one year prior lead/supervisory experience.
Department: City Manager
Type:Flexible/ hybrid
Salary: $215,259.20 - $303,056, annually
Closing date: continuous
Description: The city attorney will serve as the trusted legal advisor to the City Council, city manager and all city officers, departments and boards. The city attorney will take a leadership role with management of a multifaceted department and be responsible for the oversight of municipal prosecution, labor relations, the City Clerk’s Office, litigation and other legal functions for the city. The city attorney’s team will represent the City of Tacoma in litigation, contract review and negotiation, and in important advisory capacities for the council, city boards and commissions, as well as department and division heads.
Qualifications: A juris doctorate, 10 years of professional legal counsel experience (administrative, civil, criminal), including prior supervisory and managerial experience and admission to the Washington State Bar Association and license to practice law in Washington.
▪ Civil Engineer PE, Principal
Department: Environmental Services
Type: Flexible/ hybrid
Salary: $120,702.40 - $169,936, annually
Closing date: Continuous
Description: The principal engineer will be responsible for providing input to Asset Management, the Capital Delivery Group and for Public Works streets projects. Main duties will be integrated eatershed planning through use of a developed watershed prioritization tool, planning for green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) and other capital improvement projects as well as watershed-based programs.
Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or directly related field and a minimum of five years experience, including one year as a licensed professional engineer or project lead/intermittent supervisor
▪ Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Senior Analyst
Department: Tacoma Power
Type: Flexible/ hybrid
Salary: $112,278.40 - $158,080, annually
Closing date: Dec. 13, 2023, at 5 p.m.
Description: The critical infrastructure protection senior analyst is responsible in supporting CIP Program through phases such as development, implementation and maintenance of policies, plans, processes, procedures and evidence. This person is also responsible for providing guidance to ensure compliance of company facilities with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards as well. In addition, the CIP senior analyst is responsible for coordinating with CIP Program subject matter experts (SMEs) across Tacoma Power on documentation, process improvements and reviews of evidence of compliance.
Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in information technology or directly related field and a minimum of four years of progressively responsible information technology experience related to assignment
▪ Digital Workplace Division Manager, Information Technology
Department: Information technology
Type: Flexible/hybrid
Salary:$161,179.20 - $226,928, annually
Closing date: Dec. 11, 2023, at 5 p.m.
Description :The digital workplace division manager is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and operation of a robust portfolio of technology products, including digital office and public safety technology. This person is also an integral component of our ongoing success as a continuously learning, product-oriented service provider.
Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or directly related field and a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible information technology experience in area of assignment including two years prior as supervisor or manager in information technology. Some assignments may require a background check.
▪ Engineering Project Manager, Senior
Department: Environmental Services
Type: Non-classified
Salary: $120,702.40 - $169,936, annually
Closing date: Continuous
Description: The senior engineering project manager is responsible for overseeing and successfully delivering complex engineering projects, developing operations and maintenance type contracts and other solid waste programs from conception to completion for our award-winning Solid Waste Utility. This person will significantly contribute to Environmental Services’ mission to provide sustainable and cost-effective management services to protect the environment and recover value from Tacoma’s waste streams.
Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, project management or a directly related field and minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional capital construction project management.
▪ Equity Programs Consultant, Principal, Office of Equity & Human Rights
Department: City Manager
Type: Flexible/hybrid
Salary: $104,436.80 - $147,035.20, annually
Closing date: Dec. 14, 2023, at 5 p.m.
Description: equity programs consultant, principal will design, manage and evaluate key equity-related programs and policies that help ensure the City’s Anti-Racist Systems Transformation (ARST) initiatives are executed successfully across the organization. This person is responsible for developing and implementing the Office of Equity and Human Rights’ consulting framework, protocols and tools to be used to analyze policy, operationalize equity in service delivery and support workforce development to achieve the City of Tacoma’s diversity, equity and inclusion goals.
Qualifications: An equivalent combination to a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, social services or related field with major course work in equity or social justice and Four years of increasingly responsible administrative and supervisory experience in the public sector preferred.
Department: Legal
Type: Non-classified
Salary: $120,702.40 - $169,936, annually
Closing Date: Dec. 11, 2023. at 5 p.m.
Description: The labor negotiator will serve as lead negotiator for multiple collective bargaining agreements each year and be the first point of contact for city departments in need of contract administration assistance, and will develop and maintain business relationships with senior leaders from city management and labor unions.
Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or public administration or directly related field and a minimum of five years of professional experience in labor relations including experience as chief spokesperson in contract negotiations
Department: Power
Type:Flexible/Hybrid
Salary: $104,436.80 - $147,035.20, annually
Closing Date: N/a
Description: The physical security engineer will design, procure, and manage security system installations, repairs, and replacements for TPU facilities and will ensure systems are in place and operational in order to meet the level of security desired by facility owners, while complying with applicable security requirements established by industry or regulatory bodies.
Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, project management or directly related field and a minimum of four years of progressively responsible professional capital construction project management experience
▪ Science and Research Manager
Department: Tacoma Power
Type: Flexible/Hybrid
Salary: $104,436.80 - $147,035.20, annually
Closing date: Dec. 11, 2023, at 5 p.m.
Description: The science and research manager role will be responsible for overseeing the Science and Research group by providing leadership, supervision, overseeing the monitoring and evaluation, upland and aquatic habitat science and research, hatchery monitoring, fish passage and fish management plans, aquatic permits for Cushman, Cowlitz, Wynoochee and Nisqually hydroelectric plant under the auspices of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission licenses.
Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, forestry, resource management, archeology or other scientific field related to the assignment and five years of professional level experience in environmental programs, including one year at senior, lead and/or supervisory level.
▪ Watershed Services Assistant Division Manager
Department: Tacoma Water
Type: Non-classified
Salary: $129,750.40 - $182,665.60, annually
Closing date: Jan. 3, 2024, at 5 p.m.
Description: The watershed services assistant division manager will develop and implement visionary and strategic direction for protection of the watershed, management of natural resources, stakeholder relations, environmental compliance, and implementation of Tacoma Water and Tacoma Public Utility Board policies and directives. This person will also be responsible for supervising two operations managers and guiding them in leading their teams to achieve high performance for effective source water protection, watershed security, and management of transportation systems, forest resources, watershed assets, landowner and visitor relations, and Tacoma Water’s environmental and tribal commitments
Qualifications: A bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business or public administration or a directly related field and a minimum of six years of experience in environmental engineering, water treatment or distribution, including 1 year prior as supervisor, manager or SME.
