Now Hiring Public Works Analyst! Our first review of applicants will be on June 29, 2026. You must apply prior to the date to be considered in this review. Under the direction of the Public Works Director, performs complex administrative analysis including researching, developing, and administering Public Works policies, projects, budgets, or grants and capital project control, as assigned. Assists in designing, coordinating and implementing projects and programs, prepares reports, both analytical and statistical, makes recommendations, assists various operating departments on specialized administrative problems including staffing requirements and equipment usage levels, and performs related work as required. Initial projects including APWA re-accreditation, new asset management system integration, budget development based on asset depreciation curves, staffing analysis based on performance indicators and updates to preventative maintenance schedules and basic asset updates in the city's ArcGIS database. Performs work under limited supervision. Supervisor sets the overall objectives and resources available. Incumbent and supervisor work together to develop the deadlines, projects, and work to be completed. Incumbent is responsible for the work, plans and carries out the assignment, resolves most conflicts that arise, coordinates work with others, and interprets policies on own initiative in terms of established objectives. Incumbent keeps their supervisor informed of progress, potentially controversial matters, or far-reaching implications. Why City of Lake Stevens? Work-Life Balance
- We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual's lifestyle. Flexible Work Schedules
- The city offers a variety of work schedules to include potential hybrid/remote work dependent on meeting business necessities and supervisor approval.
This position specifically will be working closely with the Public Works Director and other staff for training and project collaboration, where physical presence may be a necessity for the foreseeable future. Work Where you Live ! The City of Lake Stevens offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Retirement
- through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. Deferred Compensation
- with city match. Excellent healthcare options
- including medical, dental, vision insurance, city-paid life insurance and long-term disability, health savings accounts (HSA ), and Health Reimbursement Accounts ( HRA/VEBA) . Paid leave
- including paid sick leave, paid vacation, flexible holidays, paid holidays, and bereavement leave.
Tuition reimbursement! See our benefits page for a complete list of all the benefits available to the City of Lake Stevens employees. Why work for the Public Works Department? The Public Works Department leadership team have established core values along with mission and vision statements for all employees. It is vital as we continuously improve and raise our standard of work that all employees understand and abide by a set of guidelines which provide a framework for a professionally engaged organization. It is important that candidates seeking employment within Public Works understand and are committed to these guidelines as you perform your duties. Our Mission We serve the Lake Stevens community by providing consistent maintenance and operations of City infrastructure through professional public works services, organizational excellence, and community interaction. Our Vision The Lake Stevens Public Works Department is a trusted, safety-minded, and qualified group of dedicated public works professionals. As a team, we work tirelessly to set the standard for public works operations and maintenance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Develop, implement, coordinate, and manage assigned programs, projects, budgets, grants, activities, and confidential administrative work.
Serve on the Public Works leadership team, contributing to strategic visioning, KPI tracking, check-and-adjust reviews, and departmental change-management initiatives. Provide analytical and staff support to management; coordinate interdepartmental projects; and manage assigned special projects involving financial, operational, and organizational issues. Facilitate effective communications and information exchanges regarding programs and services; cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders; conduct verbal and written briefings on issues and developments affecting assigned areas. May act as department point of contact for asset management software and other Public Works technology programs. Research and recommend updates to Public Works fee schedules. Serve as liaison with other departments within the City regarding Public Works services and activities. Assist with or lead procurement efforts for goods, services, equipment and special projects. Serve as the lead on grant management activities within the department and leading the department's project controls system. Collaborate with Finance and Municipal Services to coordinate payments, reimbursements, audits, reporting, and project/grant accounting. Conduct technical research and management analysis; prepare detailed reports, recommendations, budgets, summaries, correspondence, and other confidential or public information materials. Research, draft, review, and monitor contracts, intergovernmental agreements, ordinances, and Engineering Design and Development Standards. Develop and recommend short
- and long-range plans, improvements, goals, and budgets for assigned programs and assist the Director in department-wide budget development and financial reporting.
Develop, write, and maintain policies, procedures, forms, and performance measures; manage APWA accreditation compliance; and lead or assist with staff training programs. Perform financial and operational analyses—including service charges, cost allocations, equipment rental rates, contract impacts, and cost-benefit studies—identify process improvements, coordinate compliance with new requirements. Attends Council and committee meetings related to Public Works activities. Oversees and represents the Public Works department on special projects as assigned. Maintains regular, predictable and reliable attendance.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Please see the attached questionnaire and below for position specific physical requirements and typical working conditions. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described in the attached form and below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk; and hear. The incumbent frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time and type on a keyboard for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus. Work is performed in a typical office environment subject to working outside of normal working hours to meet critical timelines or to provide support in department emergency response events. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is subject to multiple interruptions by telephones and walk-ins by employees, elected officials and citizens; may be exposed to individuals who are irate or hostile. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Typical business office machinery and equipment include, but not limited to, personal computer including database program, spreadsheet and word processing software, printer, telephone, scanning equipment, and copy machine. Evening or variable hours may be required.
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines Education:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field; and
Experience:
Three (3) years of related experience. Knowledge of Public Works functions, grant management experience and general government experience is preferred.
Or:
Any combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job, may be substituted for these qualifications.
Examples of these skills include:
Knowledge of:
Budgeting principles and processes. General municipal operations and structure; Principles, practices, procedures and theories related to the field. Research methods, report writing, group and meeting facilitation techniques, and the organization and presentation of oral report. Federal, state and local law, and policies and regulations pertaining to assigned programs. Project management basics. Lean Management System or Six Sigma principles. Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation, including principles of business letter writing and report preparation.
Skilled in:
Making and implementing sound decisions and exercising judgment in solving complex problems. Developing and implementing programs, policies, and/or procedures to achieve specific goals and objectives. Strong analytical and collaborative skills. Working effectively on several projects concurrently. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City officials, City employees, and the general public.
Ability to:
Clearly communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences. Research, plan, develop, monitor and close grants and project budgets. Read, analyze, and interpret various items such as technical documents, legal documents, operating and procedure manuals, general business periodicals, professional journals, government regulation. Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems. Apply Lean or Six Sigma principles to continuously improve processes, procedures and implement change management. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement through the responsible use of AI and automation. Establish and maintain trust, confidence, and effective working relationships with subordinates, other city officials, and the general public; effectively interact with tact, patience, and courtesy. Demonstrate positive and effective interaction and communication with individuals of diverse social and economic backgrounds. Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations. Operate personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database software applications. Learn and operate ArcGIS to make basic updates, add assets and run basic GIS analyses. Learn, build and operate PowerBI to analyze and visualize large data sets. Maintain confidentiality of business records and other information.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of position-relevant background check. How to Apply Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the "Work Experience" portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible. In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application: An attached resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date. An attached cover letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role. Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the " References " section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment. The City of Lake Stevens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran's status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. There are no limitations to who's a best fit to serve this community. If we contact you for an interview and you need specific accommodations, please let us know. We're happy to make the arrangements. We'll need to know ten (10) days in advance to make sure we get you situated, so Human Resources at (425) 622-9422. You're also welcome to mail your request to City of Lake Stevens Human Resources, P.O. Box 257, Lake Stevens, WA 98258; or email to arose@lakestevenswa.gov.
