Public Works Supervisor - Storm Operations

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We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Public Works Supervisor ? Storm Operations to lead stormwater maintenance, flood response, NPDES compliance, and infrastructure protection programs. This position provides leadership for storm operations, emergency response coordination, regulatory compliance, and staff development to support public safety, environmental stewardship, and reliable stormwater system performance.

Recruitment information:  The first review of applications will be Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Schedule will be the following: Mondays-Thursdays (4/10) every Friday off (6:00 am - 4:30 pm)

What will you do in this position?

• Lead and coordinate stormwater maintenance operations including inspections, system cleaning, repairs, vegetation management, street sweeping coordination, flood preparedness, and infrastructure protection activities.
• Manage compliance with Washington State Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit requirements, including IDDE investigations, spill response, inspections, reporting, maintenance tracking, and environmental coordination.
• Oversee daily operations by setting priorities, directing staffing and scheduling, coordinating emergency and flood response efforts, addressing drainage concerns, and allocating resources to maintain safe and reliable operations.
• Supervise and support staff through training, field oversight, safety leadership, performance accountability, SOP implementation, succession planning, and ongoing workforce development.
• Provide administrative and operational leadership through budget and contract oversight, Lucity and GIS coordination, contractor management, regional collaboration, regulatory communication, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

A successful candidate in this position will:

• Strengthen internal and external partnerships to enhance collective success.
• Support team adoption of new technologies through peer assistance and resourcefulness.
• Foster open communication and contribute to a respectful, inclusive environment.
• Quickly identify challenges and apply logical, evidence-based approaches to resolve them.
• Demonstrate honesty and transparency in all actions and communications.
• Identify creative solutions to challenges and implement improvements.
• Uphold high standards of service in support of organizational and community goals.
• Collaborate across teams to uphold quality and pursue continuous improvement.

About City of Bothell: 

• The City is comprised of 13.6 square miles within both King and Snohomish Counties and is home to 51,760 people (2025). This figure is projected to grow to nearly 75,000 over the next 20 years in tandem with Bothell?s increasingly vibrant downtown and life sciences employment cluster near the I-405 corridor.
• Learn more about the City?s Organizational Values and the Bothell?s City Council 2040 Vision and Strategic Priorities.
• The City of Bothell Water division ensures the delivery of safe and reliable drinking water to over 4,500 customers primarily in the King County portion of the city.
• The City?s water system consists of 83 miles of water mains, four pump stations, 71 control valves, 1,010 fire hydrants, 4,120 water system valves, around 5,000 water meters, and three water reservoirs. 
• Learn more about the City of Bothell's Public Works Department here!

To read the full job description and review the minimum qualifications, click here . 

We are committed to being a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace and community. 
The City of Bothell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people?s lives. The City of Bothell recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We seek to recruit and hire talented and engaged job candidates from a widely diverse range of backgrounds. We celebrate the diversity in our workplace and community and believe it makes us stronger.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io.

To learn more about the City of Bothell?s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, visit the DEI at Bothell Webpage.

Why Bothell? 
Bothell offers a career-enriching opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a way that has a positive effect on the community. We encourage professional growth and for employees to ?think outside the box?. We value work-life balance and provide paid vacation and sick leave benefits.

We offer ample time off including 11 paid holidays as well as 2 personal holidays. As an employee, you have access to a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision for you and your family. We also offer life and disability insurance, state pension membership and deferred compensation for retirement. Commute trip reduction, alternative work schedules, flexible work environment, and hybrid work options are available when appropriate. The City of Bothell creates an environment that supports wellness practices which enhance the quality of life for City employees, and encourage and incentivize participation in an employee wellness program. As a result, the City is a recipient of the Association of Washington Cities WellCity Award.

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