Stormwater Manager & Construction Coordinator

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BLOUNT COUNTY CAREERS

This is professional, technical, and managerial work associated with Blount County stormwater regulations. The Stormwater Manager & Construction Coordinator is responsible for administering stormwater regulations, promoting water quality, appropriate stormwater management within the County, conducts inspections on site and utilities for developments. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare stormwater regulations and administer same;
• Evaluates options prepares written recommendations for various public works projects including but not limited to, stormwater management, streets/roadways, drainage;
• Review and make recommendations on matters related to stormwater plans for new subdivisions and other developments;
• Perform inspections associated with grading permits;
• Perform enforcement duties associated with grading permit sites;
• Perform inspections on non-grading permit related matters;
• Document and follow-up with inspections and complaints;
• Provide Education on water quality matters to the public;
• Assist the public on matters related to stormwater management and water quality;
• Act as the liaison with other stormwater related organizations within the county, state or region;
• Prepare stormwater regulations for adoption by the County Commission;
• Reviews, responds to, and resolves citizen inquiries or complaints regarding County services, construction projects or municipal public works problems;
• Performs difficult engineering computations such as determining quantities, horizontal and vertical roadway layouts, grading plans, water & wastewater designs, etc.;
• May oversee work of drafters, technicians, and or survey crews;
• Works overtime as required;
• Subject to call-in for specific emergencies;
• Reports to work as scheduled and on time, even under inclement weather conditions;
• Administers construction/maintenance contracts by performing on-site inspections, specification interpretations, and field adjustments, and overall project coordination with contractors, utilities, and Municipalities;
• Prepares and administers TDOT local programs transportation grants and agreements;
• Inspects or oversees the inspection of County and private projects;
• Performs engineering computations such as determining quantities, horizontal and vertical roadway layouts, grading plans, and roadway maintenance;
• Reviews, responds to, and resolves citizen inquiries or complaints regarding County services, construction projects, or citizen complaints;
• Performs field surveying and drafting/CADD duties;
• Provides information to developers and their engineers, architects, planners, and contractors regarding engineering and development projects;
• Prepares technical reports and studies and gives presentations; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

It is mandatory for Stormwater Manager & Construction Coordinator to:

• Possess knowledge of departmental practices and systems;
• Skillfully use computers, printers, and other office technology; including highly technical computer applications such as GIS and/or CAD;
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems;
• Routinely maintain tactful and professional conversations with others; include, while being confronted with controversial situations;
• Communicate effectively;
• Maintain organized working space, projects, and assignments; and
• Bolster and sustain a professional demeanor with the public, colleagues, and other agencies; including calm, kind, and effective communications.