Municipal Stormwater Permit Manager; SA
Listed on 2026-07-04
-
Government
Environmental/ Urban Planning -
Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Water Management, Environmental Compliance, Environmental/ Urban Planning
Municipal Stormwater Permit Manager
Are you passionate about protecting the environment and making a lasting impact in one of the nation's most innovative cities? Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking an experienced and collaborative Municipal Stormwater Permit Manager to provide strategic leadership and support in the development & implementation of Seattle's NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Phase I Municipal Stormwater Permit, while supporting other regulatory and water quality-related work at SPU focused on protecting and enhancing the environment.
In this highly visible role, you'll work across City departments to drive regulatory compliance, influence environmental policy and strategy, and advance initiatives that protect and enhance Seattle's waterways. This position is the lead for interpreting Permit requirements, supporting other departments in complying with the Permit, compiling and writing the Annual Report, highlighting successes and elevating challenges associated with the Permit, and coordinating and maintaining a positive relationship with the Department of Ecology and other regulatory agencies.
About Seattle Public Utilities: SPU is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU's work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.
SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all.
How to Apply:
- A full City of Seattle online application
- Resume & Cover Letter- your cover letter should address your skills and qualifications applicable to this position and what excites you about the job
- Failure to attach your resume and cover letter will exclude you from further consideration. Incomplete applications will not be considered
Why join our team?
We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work-life balance, including:
- Hybrid work schedule opportunities
- Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
- Generous benefits package
- Free Orca Pass
- City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
- Growth potential and advancement opportunities
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead for tracking and reporting permit requirements in coordination with the City's Capital Departments
- City lead and liaison with Department of Ecology on municipal stormwater permit requirements
- Provide technical expertise, guidance, training, and resources to City staff and work groups to understand permit requirements, ensure accurate information collection and implementation of stormwater BMPs
- Update and track implementation of the City's Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Plan
- Ensure successful roll-out of Permit requirements in the City's MS4 areas located both inside and outside of the City limits
- Provide strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and integration of water quality and stormwater regulations while tracking emerging regulatory issues and supporting key initiatives
- Serve as the technical expert in one or more areas of stormwater management, including source control, structural stormwater treatment, system operations and maintenance, basin planning, or related water quality programs
- Lead or support water quality and stormwater Policy development
Qualifications:
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience in the strategic development and/or implementation of stormwater regulations and/or stormwater management programs or related field
Education:
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, planning, policy or engineering or related field or
Five (5) years of relevant experience may…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).