HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpec 2025-06-09 Item 2A - Appointment - Jen Tetatzin to Position of Public Works Director (Effective 6/16/2025)COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM NO.
Spec 2.A.
STAFF SPONSOR: THOMAS MCLEOD
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE:
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Confirm appointment of Jen Tetatzin to the position of Public Works Director
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SUMMARY
Council is being asked to confirm the appointment of Jen Tetatzin to the position of Public
Works Director, effective June 16, 2025.
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❑ Trans&Infrastructure Svcs ❑ Community Svcs/Safety ❑ Finance & Governance ❑ Planning & Community Dev.
❑ LTAC
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❑ Arts Comm.
❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm.
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6/9/25
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6/9/25
Informational Memorandum dated 6/3/2025
Jen Tetatzin Resume
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City of Tukwila
Thomas McLeod, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Mayor McLeod
DATE: June 3, 2024
SUBJECT: Confirmation of Jen Tetatzin as Public Works Director
ISSUE
The Mayor is requesting the confirmation of Jen Tetatzin to the position of Public Works
Director, effective June 16, 2025.
BACKGROUND
After a competitive hiring process, including multiple rounds of interviews, I am pleased to
appoint to the position of Public Works Director, Jen Tetatzin. Pursuant to Tukwila Municipal
Code 2.12.010, the appointment requires City Council confirmation.
Ms. Tetatzin has over 25 years of Engineering and Public Works experience. She has a Master
of Science, Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley and
did her undergraduate work at California State University, Sacramento.
Ms. Tetatzin has served as a county Planning and Public Works Director and has led public
works, engineering, and construction management organizations supporting military bases and
contingency operations. Her capabilities include financial stewardship, supervision of division
managers, engineering and construction management, oversight of utilities, equipment fleet,
climate resilience and sustainability planning, flood control and watershed planning,
encampment response, transportation programs, maintenance facilities, and comprehensive
planning. She is passionate about delivering safe, reliable, and affordable services to the public.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend the appointment of Jen Tetatzin as Public Works Director, effective June 16, 2025,
be confirmed by Council at the June 9, 2025, Special meeting.
ATTACHMENT
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JEN TETATZIN, PE, PMP
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SMALL BUSINESS OWNER
PROFILE
Experienced and versatile leader
with over 25 years developing and
leading engineering, construction,
and public works organizations
delivering facilities, utilities, and
transportation systems. I build
effective programs and resilient
teams that exceed expectations
through collaboration, strategic
engagement, and proactive
leadership that is based on a
standard of excellence, customer
service, teamwork, and respect for
diverse perspectives.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
• Professional Civil Engineer
• Project Management Professional
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
Hiking • Travel • Foreign Languages
• Financial Literacy • STEM Mentor
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
• American Public Works Assoc
• American Society of Civil Engrs
• American Water Works Assoc
• Society of American Military Engrs
• Project Management Institute
EXPERIENCE
OWNER, NEXTGOV SOLUTIONS, TACOMA, WA
JAN 2025 - PRESENT
Management and engineering consulting services for agencies
working to deliver more reliable, resilient, and efficient
infrastructure systems and services to the public.
PLANNING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, PIERCE
COUNTY, TACOMA, WA
MAR 2021 —JAN 2025
Leadership and engineering oversight for over 800 employees
delivering reliable and safe utility and transportation systems,
integrated planning, permitting, sustainability, and code
enforcement programs. Managed a $1.1B biennial budget,
forecasting revenues and controlling costs across 14 major funds
and setting utility rates, equipment rental rates, and permitting
fees. Served as SEPA Responsible Official and County Engineer.
SR PRINCIPAL PROGRAM ADVISOR, CONCURRENT
TECHNOLOGIES CORP, WASH DC
DEC 2018 — MAR 2021
Led a team of 27 staff and advised DoD senior leadership on
energy, transportation, and utilities strategy, policy, staffing, and
technical requirements for resilient infrastructure and innovative
financing programs across 24 military installations.
CIVIL ENGINEER CORPS OFFICER, US NAVY
SEP 1997 — DEC 2018
Various assignments leading engineering, public works, and
construction management operations in support of national
security and defense readiness. Career encompassed all aspects
of fleet, utilities, and facilities asset management, operations,
maintenance, capital project financing, program and project
management for DoD operations worldwide.
EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE, CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, CIVIL ENGINEERING &
SPANISH MINOR
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO
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