Stormwater Management and Watersheds Coordinator

Stormwater Management and Watersheds Coordinator

Applicants must email a cover letter and resume to office to be considered for this position.

The southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SECOG) seeks a highly motivated, experienced, and creative individual to manage two of SECOG’s environmental work programs: (1) Stormwater Management, providing technical support to municipalities preparing and carrying out stormwater management strategies and meeting MS4 requirements; and (2) Watershed Management, maintaining relationships with and contributing expertise to regional stakeholder groups focused on preserving and planning around watershed dynamics in support of regional water quality improvement and preservation.

This is a full‑time, 35‑hour per week position. SECOG offers a highly competitive benefits package including work‑schedule flexibility, health insurance, a pension plan and optional 457(b) retirement plan, life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, sick/vacation leave accrual, reimbursement of APA/AICP or other professional dues, and compensatory time for attendance at night meetings.

SECOG currently undertakes several efforts to support watershed health, regional water quality, stormwater management, and watershed planning. This position will build on existing work, providing dedicated technical assistance, developing additional technical service offerings for member municipalities, and enhancing SECOG’s capacity to engage both individually and as a partner in projects that improve local stormwater and watershed conditions. Working under the supervision of the Director of Regional Planning, the role will also collaborate regularly with SECOG’s GIS Manager and Environmental and Transportation Planners, especially where stormwater and watershed concerns overlap with Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation work programs.

This position is supported by state legislation passed in November 2025, which authorizes ongoing funding to support dedicated regional stormwater management coordinators within councils of governments.

• Coordinate and staff SECOG’s Regional Stormwater Collaborative, organizing quarterly meetings, finding appropriate speakers, and setting agendas.
• Maintain expertise in regulations related to stormwater management, including local Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit requirements.
• Collaborate with SECOG’s GIS Manager to design GIS tools that facilitate local community compliance with stormwater permit requirements and identify new ways to support MS4 compliance.
• Act as the principal point of contact for grassroots watershed‑based civic organizations in the SECOG area, regularly attending their meetings.
• Act as the principal point of contact with regional non‑profit organizations such as the Eastern Connecticut Conservation District’s Eastern Connecticut Watershed Network and The Last Green Valley’s Thames River Basin Partnership.
• Collaborate with the above‑listed partners on projects that advance stormwater and watershed management.
• Act as the principal point of contact with relevant state agency sections (DEEP and similar).
• Seek out grant opportunities and prepare and contribute to grant applications.
• Develop public information materials and speak at public meetings.
• Manage SECOG webpages related to the work program and generate social media content.
• Obtain and maintain NAACC Culvert Evaluation lead observer certification.
• Conduct fieldwork individually and coordinate fieldwork teams as needed.
• Bring topical expertise to and collaborate on regional initiatives such as the Regional Plan of Conservation and Development.

The successful candidate will have significant familiarity with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System permit requirements, enjoy both in‑office and field work, and be willing to collaborate with coworkers, partner agencies, and local and regional stakeholders. Successful planners with SECOG are self‑directed yet collaborative, with excellent communication skills and experience with project management, data analysis, presentation, and the preparation of technical written reports.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management

Government Administration