Stormwater Engineer

* Salary Grade SG 410
* * Recruitment Range Starting At: $77,566.00 *

** Salary offered will be determined based on directly related experience **

* Work Location is Town Hall Clayton, NC (Johnston County)*

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Stormwater Engineer for the Engineering Department
. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.

The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is;

a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.

Performs technical work in the implementation and enforcement of the Town's stormwater program erosion and sediment control program and NPDES Phase II permit. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Environmental Program Manager.

• Reviews construction drawings and calculations for compliance with Town stormwater standards erosion and sediment control standards and NPDES Phase II permit; prepares conditions of plan approval and negotiates directly with design engineers and other design professionals to provide an acceptable design.
• Conducts field inspections duties to ensure compliance with the Town's environmental regulations.
• Manages and implements the Town's NPDES Phase II Stormwater Permit under the supervision of the Town Engineer.
• Manages and implements the Town’s erosion and sediment control program under the supervision of the Town Engineer.
• Coordinates compliance with flood damage prevention regulations. Implements the Town's illegal discharge detection and elimination program
• Performs dry weather flow and water quality field sampling as needed. Investigates citizen complaints and concerns regarding erosion drainage flooding etc. in a timely manner.
• Researches and purchases spill prevention materials for town facilities and vehicles and insures installation and training.
• Assists with an annual education program available to all Town employees citizens and surrounding communities.
• Works with citizens businesses new personnel staff and internal service providers on a variety of customer service issues related to storm water management; responds to citizen requests for storm water information.
• Prepares and maintains detailed records and files
• Assists in preparing annual reports of compliance for NCDEQ.
• Coordinates project approvals with various State and Town agencies.
• Coordinates field activities and designs changes with the consultants and contractors.
• Reviews easement documents.
• Assists in preparation of bid documents and manages the bid process for stormwater rehabilitation and capital projects as assigned.
• Performs construction observation for stormwater projects.
• Performs design calculations analysis and formulate ideas for addressing civil engineering problems.
• Provides design and construction observations for projects such as storm sewer line replacement and extension and stormwater facility conversions and retrofits.
• Reviews requests for deviation from the Town of Clayton design manual and submits information and recommendation.
• Keeps abreast of legislative actions that may affect the implementation of the stormwater program.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to land development.
• Thorough knowledge of stormwater systems and design.
• Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations related to stormwater.
• Thorough knowledge of terminology, practices and techniques of erosion control design and field construction.
• Ability to work with GIS mapping and perform data analysis.
• Ability to inspect projects for compliance with ordinance and code provisions.
• Ability to perform difficult engineering computations and to make comprehensive recommendations on engineering problems.
• Ability to design facilities.
• Ability to manage engineering projects.
• Ability to present technical information and communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, associates, land developers, property owners and the general public.

Education required:

Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological Engineering ore a related engineering field from an ABET - accredited institution. Engineering Intern (EI/EIT) required.

Experience required: 0 - 4 years

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Depending on the…