Drainage Program Specialist

City of Hurst•Hurst, TX

12d•$23 - $34

About The Position

The Drainage Programs Specialist ensures that all program elements for the National/Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES/TXPEDES) and Storm Water Utility funding are fulfilled in accordance with national, state, and municipal regulations. The role coordinates drainage projects, cleaning and desilting, drainage assessments, program analysis and research, data collection, customer service, city and community events, and related clerical support. It also supports stormwater regulatory updates, compliance, and reporting. The position ensures that the City of Hurst fulfills its National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) requirements to maintain a CRS classification of level 8 and improve the classification when enabled by administrative support. The Specialist assists engineers, inspectors, and city crews with field projects; supports data gathering and interpretation; conducts public education and outreach; represents the city at meetings and events; researches and plans projects; investigates public complaints and regulatory compliance; prepares project reports; reviews applicable ordinances and regulations; and maintains sampling and other equipment. The position requires an associate’s degree, a valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, reliable transportation, and the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for meetings. Five or more years of professional experience in a municipal or private-firm setting is highly preferred. The role involves office work and field activities, including walking, standing, stooping or crouching, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. The employee works in an office environment with usually moderate noise and rare exposure to disagreeable environmental factors.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.
Reliable transportation and regular, punctual attendance.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for meetings.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, credit check, and drug screen.
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.
Knowledge of Geographic Information System software, such as ArcGIS.
Knowledge of city software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Oracle.
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.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of professional experience in a municipal and/or private-firm setting.

Responsibilities

Assist engineers, inspectors, and city crews with field projects.
Gather, prepare, and interpret data related to stormwater and water regulatory processes.
Assist with public education and outreach concerning city, state, and federal stormwater pollution prevention, 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 internet resources and performing statistical analysis.
Assist in developing and documenting environmental issues, strategies, policies, procedures, and plans.
Respond to public complaints, investigate compliance or non-compliance with applicable regulations, and perform follow-up activities.
Prepare and verify accurate daily project reports and diaries, check schedules, report deviations or discrepancies, and coordinate 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.
Follow the City of Hurst’s Code of Ideals and The Hurst Way, foster positive employee relations and morale, and interact professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers, and others.
Perform related duties as directed when logical and appropriate.
Maintain regular and timely attendance.
Fulfill stormwater program requirements, including regulatory compliance and reporting, and support the city’s NFIP CRS requirements.