Thomas Hunter

Experience

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  Kitsap Public Utility District

  Jun 2004 - Oct 2007

  Laborer

  New service installation, service upgrades, valve maintenance, hydrant maintenance, water system flushing, meter reading, general maintenance.

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  Silverdale Water District

  Nov 2007 - Jan 2015

  WDM 2/Project Manager

  • Inspecting and managing a 6.8 million dollar Public Works Trust Fund main replacement in the commercial zone of Silverdale WA. Coordination with Kitsap County, local Fire Departments, local Sheriffs, and School Districts.• 4 years as the Service Lead supervising all new services and developments for Silverdale Water District.• Managed a 160 service area acquisition on Apex Airport including service conversions and upgrades. Coordination with residents and homeowners/airport governing body.• Managing contract costs/change orders on capital projects including contract negotiations, bid evaluation, cost benefit analysis.• Creating contract documents and designing main installations/ tie-ins. • Experience in installation of reclaimed water system and reclaimed regulations.• Managing Silverdale Water’s meter reading program and meter replacement program.• Managing Silverdale Water’s reservoir inspection and maintenance program.• Asset management and GIS Data management.• Cross connection inspections and well decommissioning’s. Show less

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  City of Port Orchard

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2019

  • Manage the general administration, daily operations and the maintenance oversight of the City’s water and sewer system(s). Supervise and coordinate the maintenance and construction of all public works improvements for the City, as well as providing construction supervision for private development within the City.• Water and Sewer system management including local intertie agreements and resource management.• Water quality and sampling management including new and existing water treatment facilities, and reporting to local DOH, DOE, and the EPA.• Water rights management, Water Use Efficiency monitoring, and well production management.• Educate, support, and mentor all public works employees on water and sewer system operations.• City wide utility GIS mapping management and implementation.• Capital project planning and management.• Provide water and sewer system availability and feasibility information to project proponents.• Cross connection and backflow management. Show less

  • City Utility Manager

    Apr 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Public Works Supervisor

    Dec 2016 - Apr 2018

  • Water and Sewer Utility Manager - City of Port Orchard

    Jan 2015 - Apr 2018
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  WaterPAK

  Nov 2017 - Jun 2019

  Vice Chairman

  WaterPAK (Water Purveyors Association of Kitsap) began meeting in 1993 as an association of the water purveyors and other related agencies in Kitsap County, in an effort to advise appropriate governmental officials about water issues and needed policy changes, participate in education and outreach, establish a network of communication, and support efforts of the Kitsap County Coordinated Water System Plan.

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  Washington Water Utilities Council

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2022

  Issues and Priorities Committee Chair

  The mission of the Washington Water Utilities Council (WWUC) is to further the knowledge of the operation and management of water utilities and to promote public policies, legislation, and regulations which ensure an adequate quantity of high-quality potable water at the lowest economic and environmental cost.

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  City of Port Angeles

  Jun 2019 - Sept 2022

  Director of Public Works and Utilities

  As a full-service city, the City of Port Angeles Public Works Department provides the community with full private and public engineering services, development services, transportation management (311 lane miles), power resources (electric), conservation programs, solid waste services, (garbage, recycling, and hazardous materials) wastewater (sewer), stormwater services, fleet services, and drinking water at very competitive rates and in compliance with all state and federal standards. My role is to lead and empower staff with a vision where we improve people’s lives through sustainable and fiscally responsible resource management. Show less

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  City of Pflugerville, Texas

  Sept 2022 - now

  Assistant City Manager

  The City of Pflugerville, Texas (pop. 80k) is where quality meets life. Known for its small town feel in the midst of expansive growth, Pflugerville is a community recognized for its pfamily-pfriendly atmosphere and great community. Since its beginnings as an incorporated city in 1965, the city of Pflugerville has welcomed employers, entertainment and more.