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The City of Port Townsend is recruiting to fill one opening in the Water Distribution division of the Public Works Department. The position may be filled at either level described below, depending on qualifications. First review date is Monday, April 13, 2026.JOB SUMMARYUnder general supervision by the division manager, performs a variety of maintenance and repair work to the City's water distribution systems. Oversees a small team or crew to assign tasks, ensures the team or crew follows procedures, and ensures tasks are completed efficiently and correctly. Supervises the day-to-day operations of a small team or crew; keeps a close watch on activities and situations; and communicates observations to the division manager. This position leads the team without formal authority over employee performance reviews or disciplinary actions. The City of Port Townsend strives to provide a quality reliable infrastructure looking toward a sustainable future.  WATER DISTRIBUTION CREW CHIEF$39.18-44.50 base pay range$39.18-49.84 total pay range (with maximum potential longevity)Minimum RequirementsWater Distribution Manager 3 or higher certification 10+ years' experience in water distribution or related field 5+ years in lead role as a Water Distribution Manager 3 or higher or 2+ years as a Crew Chief ApprenticeGraduation from high school or G.E.D.Valid Washington State Driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrierFirst Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 12 months in this position Traffic Control and Flagging certification or must obtain within 6 months in this position Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A" or must obtain within 12 months of employment in this classificationPreferredWater Distribution Manager 4 certificationCurrent flaggers cardCurrent CDL Class ACurrent First Aid/CPR certification5+ years' experience in a superintendent role in water construction or related field10+ years' experience operating a public water system WATER DISTRIBUTION CREW CHIEF APPRENTICE$37.55-42.67 base pay range$37.55-47.79 total pay range (with maximum potential longevity)Minimum Requirements: Water Distribution Manager 3 or higher certification 10+ years' experience in water distribution or related field 3+ more years in a lead role as a Water Distribution Manager 3 or higher Graduation from high school or G.E.D.Valid Washington State Driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrierFirst Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 12 months in this position Traffic Control and Flagging certification or must obtain within 6 months in this position Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A" or must obtain within 12 months of employment in this classificationPreferredWater Distribution Manager 4 certificationCurrent flaggers cardCurrent CDL Class ACurrent First Aid/CPR certification3+ years' experience in a superintendent role in water construction or related fieldWA State PERS retirement and optional 457 Deferred CompTeamsters pension *Medical, dental, and vision insurance through WA Teamsters Welfare Trust Fund *Time loss/short-term disability insuranceLife & AD&D insuranceSick leave (earns 1 day per month)May be eligible for sick leave conversion annuallyVacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month)12 paid holidaysEligible for up to 3 floating holidays based on years of service Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicableEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)This position may be eligible for the additional compensation listed below. Details can be found in the :Longevity pay on a graduated schedule starting at 2% after 5 years, up to 12% after 25 yearsRemote plant operations payEmergency response payPhone-watch payOvertime pay or compensatory timePremium pay or compensatory timeJury duty pay at regular rate during serviceCall-back payStandby pay* Teamsters initiation fee is $100 and monthly dues are 2.25 of hourly wage x the base hourly rate rounded to the nearest dollar.WORKING CONDITIONSThis position requires being onsite working in the field primarily in the outdoors during all types of weather; repeated walking, bending, stooping and lifting; the ability to occasionally lift up to 60 lbs.; vision and hearing at level required to perform essential functions (may be corrected); and a full range of motor skills. This position may require working in confined spaces and require climbing and working at heights up to 100 feet.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Port Townsend is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City employs, retains, promotes, disciplines and otherwise treats all employees and job applicants strictly on the basis of job-related qualifications and competence. These policies and all employment practices shall be applied without regard to any individual's sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation (including gender identity), pregnancy, age, marital status, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.