Street / Storm Water Manager

Street Storm Water Manager

Applications received through Monday, July 20, 2026, at 4:30 PM will receive priority first review. This position will remain opened until filled but may be closed at any time a qualified candidate is selected.

Under administrative direction, plans, controls and directs the construction, maintenance and repair of City streets, alleys, surface water and drainage facilities and systems, sidewalks, and related facilities; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; manages assigned budget; responds to citizen complaints and provides documentation to public record requests as well as insurance claims and recovery. New hires generally start between $11,014.50 and $12,144.00 per month. Placement within the position's full wage scale is based on qualifications and professional experience. The full wage scale for this position is between $11,014.50 and $14,760.00 per month.

Public Works & Utilities serves a growing population of over 40,000 residents and businesses. The Department is responsible for a wide range of infrastructure maintenance, operations, and civil engineering services to our citizens involving street transportation and traffic control, storm runoff and surface water management, drinking water distribution, sewage collection and conveyance, and wastewater treatment.

The City of Edmonds is a beautiful community on the Puget Sound waterfront with a population of 43,510 and is the gateway to the Olympic peninsula via the state ferry system. Edmonds provides a full range of services, including contracted fire services, police services a municipal court, a community pool, a regional performing arts facility, public works and utilities, a regional wastewater treatment facility, along with community events and services through our Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Manages, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns work activities and coordinates schedules, projects, and programs.
• Provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work; makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
• Supervises, coaches, trains, and motivates staff and coordinates and/or provides staff training.
• Manages the employment and hiring process and employee relations for assigned area.
• Manages the workflow and prioritization of assigned projects and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary, providing advice and counsel to staff.
• Develops or assists with developmental work plans for staff and makes recommendations and/or implements corrective actions, discipline, and termination procedures as appropriate/necessary or as directed.
• Manages, administers, maintains, and oversees assigned budgets including making recommendations to the annual budget.
• Monitors expenditures and identifies needs; reviews and approves reports, purchases, and payments according to established policies and practices.
• Makes recommendations and forecasts for future funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Submits budget to the Public Works Director for approval and prepares bid specifications for the purchase of materials and equipment.
• Obtains price quotes or bids for projects and maintains inventory of equipment and materials.
• Plans, organizes, and implements work programs for the division related to the construction, maintenance and repair of City streets, alleys, surface water and drainage facilities and systems, sidewalks, and related facilities.
• Coordinates short- and long-term plans, schedules, and activities with crew leaders; ensures materials, equipment and tools are available as needed.
• Ensures compliance with safety practices, procedures, and equipment; investigates accidents as necessary; reviews and critiques plans and permits for public and private construction and examines projects and reports deficiencies.
• Communicates with the public to resolve issues, complaints, concerns, or questions related to division work and activities; communicates with other administrators, personnel, and contractors to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information.
• Prepares a variety of narratives and statistical reports, records and files related to assigned activities and personnel.
• Provides operational leadership to assure standards are met for productivity, efficiency, continuous quality improvement, customer satisfaction and teamwork.
• Performs work within scope of authority and training and in compliance with policies and quality standards monitoring assigned operations and assuring compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations and policies.
• Interprets policies and procedures and assures the consistent application of rules and regulations.
• Serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment; incorporates new developments as appropriate and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree, Vocational Training, or the equivalent of two years of college-level coursework in public works construction and maintenance or related field AND
• Six years of experience in public works street maintenance, repair and construction activities and a working knowledge of the practices, procedures, and regulations of street/storm maintenance operations that includes three years of staff supervisory and budgetary responsibility; preferably in a municipal or public sector environment; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that will allow the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• A valid Driver's License at time of hire and a driving record that is acceptable to the City's insurance requirements. Out of state candidates must obtain their WA State Driver's License within 30 days after moving to WA
• First Aid Certificate.
• Valid Flagging Card.
• A criminal background check is required following a conditional offer of employment. Criminal history is not an automatic employment disqualifier. Results are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Other Requirements:

• This is a City identified safety sensitive position and requires a pre-employment drug screening following a conditional offer of employment.

Working Conditions:

• Indoor and outdoor work environment.
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
• Walking or otherwise moving over rough terrain.
• Sitting, standing, or otherwise remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Hearing, speaking or otherwise communicating to exchange information in person or on the phone.
• Operating various equipment and tools.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist, gripping, kneeling, or crouching, stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and twisting or otherwise positioning oneself to accomplish tasks.
• Ascending/descending, ladders, and inclines.
• Working at heights, working on a high ladder, and working in a confined space.
• Working in a noisy work area, working in direct sunlight, working in outside temperature extremes, and working in dampness.
• Heavy physical labor, including lifting/carrying or otherwise moving or transporting 50-100 pounds.
• Operating a passenger vehicle, heavy truck, heavy equipment, and rotating machinery.
• Reading and understanding printed and electronic messages and related materials.
• Hearing voice conversation and hearing alarms.
• Possessing close vision, far vision, side vision, depth perception, night vision and color vision.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment based on required City Policy.
• Contact with angry and/or dissatisfied customers.
• Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
• Working in and around moving traffic.
• Adverse weather conditions.
• Exposure to smoke, noxious odors, toxic fumes and chemicals, epoxy chemicals, poison oak or ivy, dust or pollen, insect stings solvents, oil, and ink.