Drainage Program Specialist

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Engineering (066351) Regular Full-Time Clerical Hurst, TX, US

Salary Range: $23.15 To $34.35 Hourly

We're looking for a Drainage Programs Specialist to help us design, manage, and innovate our community's stormwater systems. If you have the technical grit to manage complex drainage programs and the communication skills to bridge the gap between engineering and public service, your next career milestone starts here.

Job Title Drainage Programs Specialist

Department Public Works

Division Engineering

FLSA Non-Exempt

Job Summary

To ensure that all program elements comprising the National/Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and the Storm Water Utility funding are fulfilled according to national, state, and municipal regulations. To coordinate with drainage projects, drainage cleaning, desilting, drainage assessments, program analysis, program research, data collection, customer service, city and community events, clerical assistance and/or other duties as assigned. To ensure all storm water related regulatory updates, compliance and reporting.

Ensure all program elements comprising the City of Hurst participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) are fulfilled pursuant to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Requirements to maintain CRS classification of level 8 and to improve classification level as enabled by administration support.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist engineers, inspectors, and city crews by assisting with projects in the field
• Assist with data gathering, preparation and interpretation of stormwater and water regulatory process.
• Assist with public education and outreach regarding local city, state and federal stormwater pollution prevention and NFIP and CRS certification.
• Represent the city in a variety of ways by participating in committees, meetings, attending organizational and public functions as assigned.
• Plan and execute various projects as needed, which includes conducting research via examination of government records, browsing the internet, and performing statistical analysis.
• Assist in developing and documenting environmental issues, strategies, policies, procedures, and plans.
• Respond to complaints from the public, perform investigations to evaluate compliance or non-compliance of applicable regulations, and perform related follow-up activities.
• Prepare and verify accurate daily reports and diaries of assigned projects, which includes verifying schedules, reporting on deviation or discrepancies in plans or work, and coordinating other contractor work.
• Review ordinances, guidelines, and regulations regarding water quality and stormwater regulations
• Clean, service, and repair sampling, metering, and analytical equipment.
• Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Attends meetings and events as needed, including some outside regular work schedules.
• Adheres to City of Hurst's Code of Ideals, The Hurst Way, and fosters positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.
• Performs related duties as directed when such duties are logical and appropriate.
• Regular and timely attendance are required for this position.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Must have knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to municipal public works, including planning and development, design and construction, and operation and maintenance.
• Must have knowledge of pertinent Federal, state, and local laws,…