SALARY: $5,399.55 - $6,944.76 Monthly



OPENING DATE: 12/22/14 CLOSING DATE: 02/25/15 10:39 AM JOB DESCRIPTION: Application materials (application, cover letter, and resume) must be completed by the application deadline posted in the job announcement. First review of applications submitted will occur on 1/22/15.



This position in the Public Works Department is responsible for managing all aspects of the City’s compliance with the Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit and other stormwater regulations, and for managing the Stormwater Utility. Activities funded by the Stormwater Utility include compliance with all special and general conditions of the Permit; cleaning, repair, and replacement of drainage infrastructure; development review related to stormwater; sidewalk maintenance, repair, and replacement; urban forest maintenance; low impact development improvements to City infrastructure, and other related activities. This position is responsible for preparing and managing the stormwater budget and recommending rates to fund the utility. The Stormwater Manager currently supervises a staff of one inspector, but works closely with the Traffic Engineer and Street/Stormwater Supervisor to manage stormwater maintenance activities and expenses, and works closely with other departments to achieve permit compliance. This position reports to the Public Works Director. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Oversees and supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations for staff; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.



Manages the budget preparation and administration for a specific Public Works division(s); prepares cost estimates and budget recommendations; recommends user fees depending on assigned division(s).



Researches engineering, technical, and regulatory issues, records, maps, documents, and/or other supporting documentation in support of division or project activities, and performs long range planning for division(s).



Identifies appropriate grant opportunities and writes grant applications for the department, including conducting related research, soliciting department leadership support, and development of activity or project budgets. Administers grant agreements.



Responds to requests and complaints from the general public, other governmental agencies, internal departments, and/or other interested parties; elevates issues to appropriate personnel when appropriate.



Prepares for and participates in regular and routine meetings related to assigned projects and/or departmental activities.



Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Training and Experience (positions in this class typically require):



Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; and 3-5 years of professional engineering experience or program management experience related to position, including some supervisory responsibility.

Professional Engineer (PE) License may be required for specific positions.



Note: Additional qualifying experience may, at the discretion of the hiring manager, substitute for the required education of the assigned position. IDEAL CANDIDATE INFORMATION: Knowledge (positions in this class typically require):

Knowledge of:

• Supervisory principles;

• Surveying practices and procedures;

• Engineering principles and practices;

• Construction standards and practices;

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes;

• Budgeting and utility rate setting principles;

• Project management principles;

• Advanced principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility.



Skills (position in this class typically require):

Skill in:

• Monitoring and evaluating subordinates;

• Delegating and prioritizing work;

• Managing complex projects;

• Preparing a variety of reports;

• Reading and interpreting plans, blueprints, sketches, maps, and/or other related construction documents;

• Analyzing processes and making recommendations for improvement;

• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;

• Reviewing plans, specifications, technical studies, and reports for completeness and accuracy;

• Conducting research;

• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

