Why Alderwood Water & Wastewater District?

WATER FOR LIFE, FOREVER 

Alderwood Water & Wastewater District’s (AWWD) mission is to provide clean, reliable water and wastewater services for a healthy community.  As an organization we strive to build and maintain a system that will function for the next 100 years and beyond.  We protect the natural environment, conserve water resources, and provide critical services every day.  Spanning 45 square miles in southwest Snohomish County, we are the largest special purpose water/wastewater district in the State of Washington.   

The District’s strategic plan includes the following strategies: ‘serve you today’, ‘plan for tomorrow’, ‘protect our water supply’, ‘manage our information and our physical assets’, and ‘build a learning organization’.  Our staff are engaged in updating the tools and methods we use to serve a growing community more efficiently and effectively.

"Planning for the long tomorrow" is AWWD's guiding principle.  We act on our decisions and prioritize our resources and programs based on the impact to our customers and community today and for the next 100 years.  

The Opportunity:  Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Coordinator

AWWD seeks an experienced GIS professional to help design, support, maintain, and enhance   GIS solutions for our evolving utility.   As our second GIS Coordinator, we’re looking for a well rounded, systemic thinker who is as comfortable managing data as they are implementing creative solutions.  The best addition to our team will be an enthusiastic innovator who will learn the history behind a process and is willing to challenge their own assumptions; an inquisitive and active listener who has the confidence to say “I don’t know” and the initiative to follow up and implement agile applications that align with the strategic direction of the District.  

Much of the region’s thriving growth is landing directly in AWWD’s service area.  Meeting the needs of our growing customer population requires more efficient business processes, services, maps, and technology. Our new GIS Coordinator will play a critical role in developing and maintaining robust and accurate GIS applications. The District is currently working on an ambitious project to implement Cityworks, a new computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) that will integrate directly with our existing GIS architecture and should also take advantage of our enterprise content management system (ECM) to manage documentation. 

Our technology group benefits from a variety of perspectives, cultures, philosophies, communication styles, experience, and talent.  The successful candidate will partner with our existing GIS Coordinator, Computer Support Specialist, Systems Administrator, Application Integrator, IT Project Manager, and the future addition of two Application Developers.  Leading our IT group is a member of the District's Management Team, the IT Manager, who is responsible for helping us achieve our mission, vision, and values through the development and implementation of the District's technology programs.

Please review the attached job descriptions for education and experience requirements.

Visit www.awwd.com/careers to see the complete job description for each classification and please indicate the role that you are applying for in your cover letter. The pay range for this position, dependent upon classification (GIS Coordinator or Senior GIS Coordinator), experience, and qualifications is:

• GIS Coordinator – $41.69 - $55.88 per hour ($86,715 - $116,230 annually) with a starting pay range of $41.69 - $48.28
• Senior GIS Coordinator -- $44.60 - $59.79 per hour ($92,768 - $124,363 annually) with a starting pay range of $44.60 - $51.66

The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District provides an array of employee benefits that we feel contribute to an overall desirable compensation package for employees. While employed with AWWD, you will participate in the Washington State PERS retirement program. We also offer a 457 deferred compensation plan with a 4% employer match (2022 adopted amount and subject to annual change), voluntary participation in a ROTH IRA plan, a medical benefit opt-out incentive paid into a Retirement Health Savings account, two options for health and welfare benefits (one plan at no cost to employees and one plan with a 6% employee premium share (2022 adopted amount and subject to annual change), dental and vision plans for full-time regular employees at no employee expense, access to EAP services, a robust Wellness program, participation in a Commute Trip Reduction program and Employee Assistance program.

Application Process

Please submit all application materials including a cover letter and resume by Sunday, April 9th, 2023 at 11:59 pm to be considered during the first review of applicants; the position will remain open until filled.  

The timeline for this hiring process is:

• Candidates invited to interview will be notified the week of April 10th
• Interviews will tentatively be schedule the week of April 17th          

For questions, clarifications, or other information please contact HR Department at (425) 582-1903.  Prior to employment, a criminal history background check and reference checks will be conducted on the top candidates. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains policies for a drug-free and smoke-free work environment.