Drainage Program Specialist

City of Hurst.•Hurst, TX

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About The Position

The Drainage Program Specialist ensures that program elements for the National/Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (N/TXPDES), Storm Water Utility funding, and the City of Hurst’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) are fulfilled according to applicable federal, state, and municipal requirements. The role supports maintaining the City’s CRS classification at level 8 and improving it when enabled by administrative support. It also coordinates drainage projects, drainage cleaning and desilting, drainage assessments, program analysis and research, data collection, customer service, community events, and clerical assistance, and supports stormwater regulatory updates, compliance, and reporting. The position assists engineers, inspectors, and city crews with field projects; supports regulatory data gathering and interpretation; and contributes to public education and outreach. It conducts research and project analysis, assists in developing environmental strategies and documentation, investigates public complaints and regulatory compliance, prepares project reports, reviews relevant ordinances and regulations, and maintains sampling, metering, and analytical equipment. The specialist operates vehicles and equipment safely and works with the public, coworkers, contractors, and other stakeholders. Some meetings and events may occur outside regular work schedules. The role requires an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university. Five or more years of professional experience in a municipal or private-firm setting is highly preferred. A valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, reliable transportation, regular and punctual attendance, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed are required. Employment is contingent on passing a background check, credit check, and drug screen. Work is primarily in an office environment with moderate noise and rare exposure to disagreeable environmental factors, as well as occasional field-related duties. The position involves light to medium work and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices as applied to municipal public works, including planning and development, design and construction, and operation and maintenance.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including civil engineering laws and regulations.
Knowledge of standard construction contracts.
Ability to read and understand engineering plans, legal and technical specifications, subdivision plats, technical materials, reports, journals, and other engineering records.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to apply the City of Hurst’s Code of Ideals in interactions with city staff and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Ability to sit for extended periods and operate standard office equipment, including a computer keyboard, telephone, calculator, copier, fax machine, and printer.
Regular and punctual attendance, reliable transportation, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for meetings.
Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.
Must pass a pre-employment background check, credit check, and drug screen.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including light to medium work, walking or standing, keyboard and mouse use, handling and reaching, talking and hearing, stooping or crouching, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of professional experience in a municipal and/or private-firm setting.
Knowledge of Geographic Information System software, such as ArcGIS.
Knowledge of current City software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Oracle.

Responsibilities

Assist engineers, inspectors, and city crews with projects in the field.
Assist with gathering, preparing, and interpreting data related to stormwater and water regulatory processes.
Assist with public education and outreach regarding local, state, and federal stormwater pollution prevention and NFIP and CRS certification.
Represent the City by participating in committees and meetings and attending organizational and public functions as assigned.
Plan and execute projects, including research using government records and online sources and conducting statistical analysis.
Assist in developing and documenting environmental issues, strategies, policies, procedures, and plans.
Respond to public complaints, investigate compliance with applicable regulations, and perform related follow-up activities.
Prepare and verify accurate daily reports and project diaries, including schedules, deviations or discrepancies, and coordination of other contractor work.
Review ordinances, guidelines, and regulations concerning water quality and stormwater.
Clean, service, and repair sampling, metering, and analytical equipment.
Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently.
Attend meetings and events as needed, including some outside regular work schedules.
Fulfill applicable N/TXPDES, Storm Water Utility, and NFIP CRS program elements and support stormwater regulatory updates, compliance, and reporting.
Maintain professional and respectful interactions with the public, coworkers, and others; adhere to the City of Hurst’s Code of Ideals and The Hurst Way.
Perform related duties as directed when logical and appropriate, and maintain regular and timely attendance.