Storm Water Program Manager

City of Lubbock•Lubbock, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Direct, manage, and supervise the activities of the Stormwater Compliance department including the Storm Water Management Program (SWMP), Stormwater Utility Billing, investigation, inspection and enforcement of federal, state, and local regulations. Coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside stakeholders.

Requirements

Completion of a bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, planning, public administration, business administration, project/program management or a related field
An additional five (5) to seven (7) years ‘of progressively responsible experience in management
Valid Current Driver’s License
Knowledge of a variety of federal, state, and environmental laws and regulations including; Clean Water Act, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Construction General Permit and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Multi-Sector General Permit; Or related legislation
Knowledge of financial analysis and budgetary procedures
Ability to apply entrepreneurial and managerial skills and methods
Ability to interpret complex federal, state, and local regulations
Ability to prepare and maintain records and documentation for compliance purposes
Ability to monitor operations for compliance with environmental regulations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City officials, the public, and community organizations
Ability to communicate effectively with others

Nice To Haves

Must obtain Certified Professional in Municipal Stormwater Management (CPMSM) certification within 18 months

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct the activities of employees engaged in the daily operations of the Stormwater Compliance department
Manage compliance of the City’s Storm Water Management Program (SWMP) per the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) Permit, the TCEQ Construction General Permit, and TCEQ Multi-Sector General Permit
Direct the education of industries, commercial businesses, and the public regarding federal, state, and local environmental regulations
Oversee the Stormwater Utility Billing Accounts
Develop, monitor and revise maintenance, inter-local, professional agreements/contracts to ensure compliance with contractual obligations
Prepare and administer the annual operating budget for Stormwater Utility
Prepare agenda items for Stormwater Compliance functions for City Council meetings
Set departmental goals and objectives, and develop policies, procedures, and ordinances to ensure timely and efficient service to citizens and other departments
Select, train, and supervise personnel directly or through subordinate supervisors, establish performance standards, evaluate the performance of subordinate staff, and establish work priorities, goals, objectives, and schedules
Interpret complex environmental regulations
Enforce the inspection and monitoring of local entities, construction sites and industrial facilities to determine compliance with stormwater laws, rules and procedures
Enforce corrective measures for potential stormwater violations and recommend technical resources needed to correct violations
Develop and administer public relations effort to inform internal staff, citizens, contractors, industry and other stakeholders to develop and implement programs for compliance with stormwater regulations
Prepare letters and reports to regulatory agencies documenting compliance activities and results
Perform additional duties as assigned