Surface Water Program Coordinator Job Mill Creek area,Washington USA,Engineering

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the City Engineer, the Surface Water Program Coordinator is the lead for maintaining the effectiveness of the City’s surface water utility and implementing compliance with the City’s Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit. Essential job functions and duties are outlined below. The ideal candidate is a team player who can also self-manage efficiently and take ownership of their work.

Surface water management in western Washington is a growing and changing field, and training and professional growth opportunities are both provided and encouraged.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Implement, support, and manage City compliance with the City’s Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit (MS4 Permit) program requirements, including preparing Annual Reports, Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Plans and other documentation as needed to comply with the MS4 Permit conditions.

Identify, develop, implement, and manage all necessary City policies and activities needed for MS4 Permit compliance policies, including department training, record keeping, and code enforcement.

Develop, maintain, and communicate to City colleagues and the general public a current knowledge and understanding of MS4 Permit requirements and regulatory trends as necessary to function as a City subject matter expert.

Implement, coordinate, and maintain a system for tracking of all MS4 Permit requirements and the City of Mill Creek’s activities to comply with these conditions and requirements. This includes, but is not limited to: public education and outreach, public involvement and volunteer participation programs, illicit discharge detection and investigation, spill reporting, water quality test reporting controlling runoff from development/construction, and annual report preparation.

Maintain and manage the City implementation of an illicit discharge detection and elimination program. Develop and coordinate improvements to the program as needed. Implement and coordinate with City personnel and members of the public field identification and investigation of sources of pollutants entering stormwater utility systems. Educate property owners on the importance and types of pollution sources, conduct pollution source control inspections for local businesses, conduct and coordinate outfall screenings and other pollutant source-tracking, and assist with complaint investigations, correction methods, and/or code enforcement activities as needed to support elimination of pollutant sources through appropriate means.

Communicate reliably and effectively with affected members of the public and monitor improvements to ensure effectiveness and sustainability.

Assist and support the City Spill Reporting program, including developing and coordinating spill reporting documentation and communication with the Department of Ecology and other agencies. Develop and maintain spill reporting education activities for City departments, outside franchises providing public services in the City, and the general public.

Additional

Essential Job Functions:

Implement and monitor water quality sampling and testing of surface waters and stormwater facilities as a part of the City on-going surface water monitoring programs. This includes developing and implementing protocols, field sampling activities, coordinating analytical laboratory testing, and creating and maintaining spreadsheets to analyze data and monitor trends. This includes regular data reporting to the Department of Ecology.

Perform and coordinate field inspections of public and private stormwater facilities. Maintain inspection records, and communicate inspection results with either City maintenance staff or private stormwater facility owners.

Prepare and maintain a tracking system for regular and responsive maintenance of City stormwater facilities as required by MS4 Permit compliance. Coordinate maintenance needs with the City Engineer and the Public Works Supervisor for the City’s operations and maintenance personnel. Assist and support the City Engineer in developing and managing additional outside contracts for surface water utility…