Street​/Storm Water Manager

About the Position

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.

Edmonds Street Department consists of one manager, one lead and 6 crew members that maintain right of way assets including, but not limited to: streets, sidewalks, alleys, traffic markings-signals-signage, sidewalks, bicycle/pedestrian facilities, roadside vegetation, snow and ice control, public street and pedestrian lighting, etc. The department works in cooperation with the storm department's seven-member team often sharing manpower and equipment to achieve the department's goals.

The City of Edmonds is a beautiful community on the Puget Sound waterfront with a population of 43,510. 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.

Six department directors report directly to the Mayor and oversee approximately 264 full–time-equivalent employees.

• 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…