Surface Water Quality Program Manager; NPDES PCSR

Department:
Storm Water Services Department

Salary: $98,731.00 - $ Commensurate with Experience

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This position is based in Storm Water Services and will manage regulatory and compliance-focused Surface Water Quality programs that support the City’s federal, state, and local stormwater and surface water quality responsibilities. The position will oversee the City’s NPDES MS4 Permit program, Post-Construction Stormwater program, regulatory coordination, watershed monitoring and compliance, enforcement support, policy development, and related program objectives.

This position will manage approximately 15 scientists, engineers, and other staff and requires a high level of technical, leadership, communication, regulatory, collaborative, and interpersonal skills.

The salary for this position is $98,731.00 - $ commensurate with experience

• Manage approximately 15 scientists, engineers, and other staff responsible for regulatory surface water quality programs.
• Oversee implementation of the City’s NPDES MS4 Permit and related compliance activities.
• Manage the Post Construction Stormwater regulations, including compliance, enforcement, technical guidance, and coordination with development review and inspection staff.
• Stay abreast of federal and state legislative and regulatory activity affecting surface water quality, stormwater management, and municipal compliance requirements.
• Monitor, evaluate, and provide guidance to management regarding proposed federal and state regulations that may affect city operations or requirements.
• Serve in a leadership role in developing policies, procedures, technical guidance, and program improvements.
• Coordinate and maintain positive relationships with state and federal agencies, Planning, CDOT, Charlotte Water, General Services, Charlotte Fire Department, Mecklenburg County, NCDOT, and other partners.
• Oversee the identification and implementation of surface water quality improvement projects and potential grants funded through local mitigation funds.
• Ensure assigned programs work collaboratively with other city departments and divisions.
• Provide management and oversight of assigned program budgets, including operating, capital, and other applicable funds.
• Work with the Storm Water Services Budget Manager to manage funding and cash flows for assigned programs.
• Conduct resource planning to ensure appropriate staffing levels and support organizational adjustments where needed.
• Represent Storm Water Services in presentations to the Storm Water Advisory Committee, professional organizations, internal meetings, and other groups.
• Support professional growth and development of assigned staff.
• Promote an inclusive environment for staff and residents.
• Approach change in a positive manner, speak positively regarding change to others, and set a strong example for staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High level of technical competence in stormwater…