MS4 and Floodplain Administrator

City of Schertz•Schertz, TX

47d

About The Position

Under general supervision, coordinates activities to ensure the City’s compliance with its Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit; and acts as the City’s Floodplain Administrator responsible for implementing the City’s Flood Damage Prevention ordinance.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a field related to Civil or Environmental Science or Engineering, Natural Resources, Public Administration, or a related scientific field from a United States accredited college or university.
A minimum of three years of experience in a related field.
An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Certificate, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
Valid Texas Driver’s License, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning, management, and enforcement of the City’s Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance.
Manages implementation of floodplain development permits.
Maintains pertinent records related to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements.
Reviews and processes City’s concurrence with FEMA Letters of Map Change (LOMC – CLOMR, LOMR, etc.) requests and applications.
Develops and implements processes in line with application for participation in, and ultimately maintain classification with, the NFIP Community Rating System (CRS).
Administers and coordinates activities required for the City’s compliance with its Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit.
Conducts field inspections related to City facilities and stormwater outfalls to verify compliance with MS4 permit.
Oversees compliance of construction phase stormwater management/stormwater pollution prevention compliance including conducting field inspections of construction projects for appropriate erosion and sedimentation control and restoration.
Develops and recommends updates to technical specifications and standards and City policies and ordinances related to floodplain, drainage, stormwater management, and related regulatory compliance.
Provides code and regulatory information to the public, permit applicants, other City departments and officials in person and in written communication concerning MS4 and floodplain management.
Reviews development applications including plats and plans for compliance with land disturbing activities and flood damage prevention ordinances.
Identifies and researches funding opportunities to support program activities; prepares grant applications and manages awarded grants and associated budgets.
Coordinates with other divisions and departments within the City.
Represents the City when attending meetings and coordinating with outside agencies such as Regional Flood Planning Groups and other technical and policy partners.
Conducts public meetings and various public relations tasks including the presentation of information to City Council and other bodies and organizations.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.