Storm Water Program Manager

Stormwater Compliance Manager

Direct, manage, and supervise the activities of the Stormwater Compliance department including the Storm Water Management Program (SWMP), Stormwater Utility Billing, investigation, inspection and enforcement of federal, state, and local regulations. Coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside stakeholders.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, organize, and direct the activities of employees engaged in the daily operations of the Stormwater Compliance department;
• Manage compliance of the City's Storm Water Management Program (SWMP) per the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) Permit, the TCEQ Construction General Permit, and TCEQ Multi-Sector General Permit;
• Direct the education of industries, commercial businesses, and the public regarding federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Oversee the Stormwater Utility Billing Accounts;
• Develop, monitor and revise maintenance, inter-local, professional agreements/contracts to ensure compliance with contractual obligations;
• Prepare and administer the annual operating budget for Stormwater Utility;
• Prepare agenda items for Stormwater Compliance functions for City Council meetings;
• Set departmental goals and objectives, and develop policies, procedures, and ordinances to ensure timely and efficient service to citizens and other departments;
• Select, train, and supervise personnel directly or through subordinate supervisors, establish performance standards, evaluate the performance of subordinate staff, and establish work priorities, goals, objectives, and schedules;
• Interpret complex environmental regulations;
• Enforce the inspection and monitoring of local entities, construction sites and industrial facilities to determine compliance with stormwater laws, rules and procedures;
• Enforce corrective measures for potential stormwater violations and recommend technical resources needed to correct violations;
• Develop and administer public relations effort to inform internal staff, citizens, contractors, industry and other stakeholders to develop and implement programs for compliance with stormwater regulations;
• Prepare letters and reports to regulatory agencies documenting compliance activities and results;
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Completion of a bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, planning, public administration, business administration, project/program management or a related field. An additional five (5) to seven (7) years 'of progressively responsible experience in management; or any combination of relevant education and experience that provides the following:
Valid Current Driver's License Must obtain Certified Professional in Municipal Stormwater Management (CPMSM) certification within 18 months

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• A variety of federal, state, and environmental laws and regulations including;
  Clean Water Act, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Construction General Permit and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Multi-Sector General Permit;
  Or related legislation;
• Financial analysis and budgetary procedures

Ability to:

• Apply entrepreneurial and managerial skills and methods
• Interpret complex federal, state, and local regulations;
• Prepare and maintain records and documentation for compliance purposes;
• Monitor operations for compliance with environmental regulations;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City officials, the public, and community organizations.
• Communicate effectively with others.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Continuously walk and stand during the shift
• Frequently bend and kneel during the shift
• Frequently climb ladders, stairs, and other inclined surfaces
• Frequently push and pull objects
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing
• Place arms above, at or below shoulder height.
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.