Division Stormwater Compliance Specialist I

D.R. Horton•Mobile, AL

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About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Division Stormwater Compliance Specialist I to manage the Division Stormwater Management Program in accordance with Clean Water Act Sections 301, 402 and 404, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and applicable federal, state, and local stormwater regulations. The specialist works with corporate and regional stormwater compliance managers, the Division President, and personnel involved in entitlements, land acquisition, land development, and vertical construction. The role also oversees contractors and consultants, coordinates with regulatory agencies, conducts inspections and audits, supports stormwater emergency response, and provides training and compliance reporting. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of stormwater-related experience. The employee must possess or obtain, within one year of employment, at least one of four specified national stormwater certifications. A vehicle and valid driver’s license are required. The role includes occasional weekend work, overnight travel, lifting up to 50 pounds, and regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions and moving mechanical parts.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
One or more years of stormwater-related experience.
Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
Possess or obtain within one year of employment at least one of the following national stormwater certifications: Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Stormwater Inspector (CESSWI), Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ), or Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC).
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form or via DRH applications.
Proficiency with MS Office and email.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Regular exposure to outside weather conditions and moving mechanical parts.
Ability to work occasional weekends and travel overnight.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Sign and submit stormwater compliance-related regulatory permit applications.
Manage the Division Stormwater Management Program in accordance with company standards and applicable regulations, coordinating with corporate and regional compliance managers, the Division President, and relevant division personnel.
Develop, implement, and administer revisions to the Division Stormwater Management Program in conformance with the DHI program and changing regulatory, operational, or industry requirements.
Communicate with and supervise third-party contractors and consultants responsible for stormwater or wetlands NPDES compliance.
Liaise with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies; participate in or coordinate site inspections and investigations; and coordinate responses to routine information requests.
Communicate agency concerns to the Division President and corporate and regional compliance managers, and coordinate responses to regulatory enforcement actions with the Office of General Counsel and relevant company personnel.
Conduct routine inspections and quality assurance audits of design, administrative, and field practices, and issue corrective action directives as needed.
Identify and maintain cost-effective stormwater compliance measures, including appropriate technology, technical tools, and best management practices.
Serve as the division’s voice in stormwater emergency situations.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable stormwater regulations and compliance requirements and maintain professional state and local certifications, as applicable.
Implement preparation and review of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans as needed.
Prepare and process NOIs, NOCs, NOTs, permit amendments, and updates as needed.
Provide periodic stormwater and related compliance familiarization and training to division personnel.
Acquire and select consultant and contractor services and provide recommendations as requested.
Provide compliance appraisal reports to division, region, and corporate as required.
Assist Division Stormwater Compliance Administrators as needed.
Conduct business professionally and ethically to serve customers and support company goodwill and profitability.
Work occasional weekends and travel overnight.