Senior Stormwater Programs Coordinator

POSITION PURPOSE

The (Senior) Stormwater Programs Coordinator is responsible for overseeing municipal stormwater permit compliance activities for the City of Shelton. Housed within the Public Works Department, this position provides technical assistance, expertise, and implementation of programs to assure City compliance with the current NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Phase II Stormwater Permit. The position performs development review, water quality monitoring, stormwater capital project coordination, yearly NPDES permit reporting, and field inspection tasks.

Coordinate and perform activities necessary to support City compliance with the Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit (MS4 Permit), including inspections, recordkeeping, annual reports, Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Plans, and all required documentation.

Assist in the development, implementation, and ongoing administration of City policies, training, and activities necessary to ensure MS4 Permit compliance, including code enforcement and staff support.

Serve as the City’s subject matter expert by maintaining and communicating up - to - date knowledge of MS4 Permit requirements and regulatory trends to City staff and the public.

Track all MS4 Permit requirements and coordinate City activities to meet them, including public education, public involvement programs, illicit discharge detection and elimination, spill reporting, water quality monitoring, site plan review, construction stormwater pollution prevention, and annual report preparation.

Lead the City’s spill reporting program, including documentation, agency communication, and spill - reporting education for City departments, utility franchises, and the public.

Respond to pollutant spills by assisting with containment and cleanup, tracing sources, coordinating enforcement actions, and educating affected parties. Provide related training and support to City staff.

Manage the City’s illicit discharge detection and elimination program, including field investigations, outfall screenings, business inspections, pollution-prevention education, complaint response, and enforcement coordination. Ensure corrective actions are effective and sustainable.

Determine need and oversee water quality sampling and testing for surface waters and stormwater facilities, including protocol development, field sampling, laboratory coordination, data analysis, and required reporting to the Department of Ecology.

Perform and coordinate inspections of public and private stormwater facilities, maintain inspection records, and communicate results to maintenance staff and facility owners.

Investigate stormwater utility issues and perform or review analysis to determine corrective actions.

Review development proposals, permits, and land use actions for compliance with City stormwater standards. Calculate fees; issue stormwater utility connection, site development, fill/grade, and erosion control permits; and coordinate permitting with other departments and agencies.

Maintain and improve systems for tracking stormwater facility maintenance needs required for MS4 Permit compliance. Coordinate maintenance activities and assist with developing and administering surface water utility maintenance contracts.

Identify grant opportunities supporting the stormwater utility; assist with applications and maintain grant documentation and reporting in coordination with the Public Works and Finance Departments.

Lead meetings and communication with citizens, HOAs, business groups, and others regarding storm and surface water management inquiries, complaints, and requests.

Respond to public inquiries related to stormwater conveyance, water quality, flooding, and erosion.

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