Manager-Facilities Stormwater Maintenance

Salary range is $90k to $180k, with a midpoint of $135k.  New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE:  

Under general direction, the Manager, Facilities Stormwater Maintenance manages field execution of Environment approved SMPs & SOPs for all stormwater assets, equipment and facilities within the Agency’s transit system sites. This position will be accountable for maintenance planning and life cycle management execution of the Agency’s maintenance responsibilities as a Permittee under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit. Serves as Facilities Division Subject Matter Expert (SME) for vendors, contractors and direct field staff regarding all issues associated with maintenance responsibilities and protocols under the terms of the Permit as directed and guided by the Agency Environmental Department. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

The following duties are 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. 

• Under the guidance of the Environmental team ensure that the Agency’s NPDES MS4 permit environmental requirements and commitments pertaining to stormwater system maintenance and repairs, SMPs, incident SOPs and documentation are followed for all Agency stormwater facilities.   
• Acts as Facilities stormwater Subject Matter Expert (SME) and works with Facilities and Transportation teams for all modes, vendors, contractors to develop SMPs and SOPs, consult on maintenance protocols and standards and documentation processes/systems and requirements and ensure consistence execution. 
• Develop & update Asset Management Plans for all Stormwater systems for Agency facilities. 
• Develops scope of work, independent cost estimate and gathers required technical documentation for procurement of stormwater maintenance services. Participates in vendor oversight activities to ensure compliance with established standards.  
• Act as SME for Facilities Agreements & Contracts teams to develop and update maintenance agreement contract terms for Stormwater systems. 
• Leads annual review of condition of stormwater systems and helps Facilities modal teams create NESP Project requests for necessary ESR, major repairs & asset replacements. 
• Reviews and provides guidance on required actions on Condition Assessments for stormwater systems. 
• Works with Facilities Agreements & Contracts teams and Environmental team on new and existing stormwater Operation and Maintenance agreement terms; works with Design, Engineering and Construction Management on stormwater maintenance questions and issues and negotiations with local jurisdictions.  
• Collaborates closely with the Environmental team to address