Assistant Program Manager - Post Construction Stormwater

County of Wake, NC • Raleigh, NC

2d • $76,986 - $138,582 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Program Manager – Post Construction Stormwater serves as the subject matter expert for the stormwater program and manages the Post Construction Stormwater group. The role provides leadership, guidance, and coaching to the group and collaborates with other Watershed Managers to address program deficiencies and emerging concerns.

The position implements programmatic changes, which may involve engaging multiple stakeholders, to meet regulatory and compliance obligations. It also provides support and expertise to the Watershed Program Manager and Division Director as they advance Department initiatives. The role is within Wake County Planning and Development Services Department’s Watershed Management Division, which delivers services through a multidisciplinary team focused on environmental protection.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field; equivalent education and experience are accepted.
• Four years of experience in environmental health, environmental planning, inspections, or engineering.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally and explain technical specifications to non-technical groups.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and collaborate on projects involving multiple people and organizations.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and processes, including assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Ability to identify system performance measures and take action to improve or correct performance while maintaining high-quality core services.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills, with in-depth knowledge of rules, design principles, and methods for controlling sedimentation and erosion and mitigating stormwater runoff.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Five years of experience in watershed management, including erosion and sedimentation control, stormwater management, and plan review.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the stormwater program subject matter expert.
• Manage the Post Construction Stormwater group, providing leadership, guidance, and coaching.
• Collaborate with other Watershed Managers to address program deficiencies and emerging concerns.
• Implement programmatic changes, engaging multiple stakeholders as needed to meet regulatory and compliance obligations.
• Provide support and expertise to the Watershed Program Manager and Division Director as they advance Department initiatives.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and response operations when required, including possible temporary assignments, exercises, and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager