Engineering Support; Surface Water Technical Assistant

Position: Extra Help - Engineering Support (Surface Water Technical Assistant)
Salary: $24.51 - $28.71 Hourly
Location : City Hall: 17500 Midvale Ave North, Shoreline, WA
Job Type: Extra Help Variable Hours
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Closing Date: 6/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A

GENERAL SUMMARY
Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.

This position supports the Surface Water Utility by performing field work and other customer coordination for the Soak It Up Rain Garden and Native Landscaping Rebate program, conducting surface water education and outreach activities, participating in stormwater pollution source control programs, assisting with water quality sampling, supporting inspections of storm drainage facilities, and asset management support for Shoreline's stormwater system.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Essential Functions

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate the City's Soak It Up Rain Garden and Native Landscaping Rebate program, including site inspections, meeting with customers, and processing applications and documentation
• Conduct surface water education and outreach activities, including social media postings and website updates, coordinating the City's Adopt-A-Drain and Storm Drain marking volunteer programs, attending regional meetings, and working on the Puget Sound Starts Here campaign
• Participate in stormwater pollution source control programs, including coordination for the City's Pollution Prevention Assistance Program and Source Control Program
• Support stormwater facility inspection programs
• Collect water quality samples and assist in water quality investigations
• Work within the City's asset management software systems, creating and managing Cityworks work orders
• Provide field and office support for the Surface Water Utility

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

• Participate and work effectively in an organization committed to advancing principles and practices of equity and anti-racism.
• Knowledge of stormwater and surface water management principles.
• Knowledge of LID principles, stormwater education and outreach principals, stormwater pollution source control principles, and/or stormwater NPDES permit compliance is a plus.
• Knowledge of MS Word & Excel.
• Knowledge of graphic design programs, including Adobe products and Canva is a plus.
• Knowledge of Cityworks asset management software is a plus.
• Excellent written, communication, organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Minimum one year of college education in environmental science or studies, water resources, civil engineering, or similar subject(s) or one year of relevant experience in storm and surface water management or a similar field.
• Experience in environmental communications and/or community engagement preferred.

Licenses

• A valid state-issued driver's license (successful candidate will need to provide a driving abstract with an insurable record).

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing State/Federal pre-employment background checks.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The City's mission is to fulfill the community's vision through highly valued public service. Our employees work relentlessly to achieve organizational goals while embracing the City's values.City Mission, Values, and Goals.

Working Conditions:
Environmental Conditions:

Office/indoor and outdoor environment; may travel from site to site; inclement weather conditions.
Physical Conditions:

Essential and marginal functions may require walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; heavy, moderate or light lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs; bending; driving City vehicles.

Application Process:
To demonstrate skills and interest, please complete the application and provide answers to the Supplemental Questions which will help us determine your qualifications for the job.(This application does NOT allow for attachments.)

Conditions of Employment:

• Establishment of employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• Prior to the start of employment, this position requires:
  • A successful completion of reference checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
  • A successful completion of a criminal background check.
  • Possession of valid state-issued driver's license with successful results of pre-employment check of driving record with an "acceptable" rating or better according to the City's administrative policy.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application or interview process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. To request an accommodation, please call .
All positions, including Extra Help, participate in a 401(a) Social Security…