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…