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. 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 () 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.

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

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• 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.
• Monitor's 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…