Stormwater and Erosion Control Coordinator

Job Summary

Plan, organize, and manage activities required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) relating to the City’s Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit. Under general supervision, this position will implement and oversee the City’s Storm Sewer Management Program Plan (SWMPP) and Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Ordinance for both City operations and private developments.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Perform site inspections and monitoring of construction sites to ensure that BMPS are in place and functioning to prevent the runoff of sediment or storm sewer into the city’s storm sewer system, waters of the state, or other water bodies and adjacent properties
• Monitor exit pads to prevent tracking onto city streets
• Work with developers and contractors when necessary regarding any of the above described issues
• Investigate and report all suspected or actual illicit discharges or connections
• Locate, catalog and update the city’s storm sewer outfalls
• Responds to citizen inquiries or complaints regarding storm sewer, erosion or illicit discharge issue
• Record all rainfall
• Inspection of detention ponds to include informing owners regarding deficiencies and upkeep or repairs needed
• Update the City’s Storm Sewer Management Plan (SWMPP) as needed
• Report to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) as needed including renewal of MS4 permit
• Maintain the City’s good housekeeping practices and conduct scheduled employee training
• Prepare reports, notices and letters for non-compliance
• Maintain and update the City’s storm sewer website as needed to educate the public
• Create, maintain and keep updated records and files both electronically and hard copied of all components and aspects of this job
• Supervise an Engineering Tech II

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
Bachelor’s degree in an environmental science related field and two years of applicable field experience

Experience
Five years as storm sewer and erosion control supervisor or technician having been employed with an engineering firm, environmental company or government entity

Licenses or Certifications Required
Possession of a valid driver’s license from state of residence, Qualified Credentialed Inspector, Alabama Water Watch Monitoring Certification

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• NPDES, ADEM rules and regulations
• City’s Phase II MS 4 Permitting, SWMPP and IDDE within reasonable time of incumbency in this position
• Federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations related to storm sewer management
• Principles, practices, planning and implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs)
• Basic design and function of storm sewer infrastructure
• Basic computer skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Ability to:

• Interpret grading and drainage plans
• Maintain detailed and accurate records and notes
• Develop a respectable work related relationship with contractors, developers, the general public and coworkers
• Work after hours and weekends as requested/scheduled
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner