Stormwater Compliance Section Lead (Environmental Engineer III)

New York City, NY • Queens, NY

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About The Position

The Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis (BEPA) is responsible for the implementation of the inspection and enforcement Program of the State Pollution Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Industrial Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) in the Municipal Separate Sewer System (MS4) area. Through this program, BEPA inspects applicable facilities covered under the SPDES MSGP and assesses unpermitted industrial and commercial facilities to determine their potential need for SPDES permit coverage. BEPA seeks to hire an Environmental Engineer for the Industrial and Commercial (IC) Program in the Watershed Management and MS4 Compliance Unit located in Queens, NY. Under direct supervision, the selected candidate will perform supervisory civil and environmental engineering work of high difficulty and responsibility in the field, and office. The selected candidate will lead a team of field inspectors and engineers in support of the Industrial Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) inspections and enforcement according to the SPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) permit. The selected candidate will provide support for the IC program including facility inspections, enforcement, stormwater pollution prevention plan review, permit and compliance tracking and training. He/she will also perform additional work as assigned to support MS4 permit and stormwater program such as planning, coordination, inspection, implementation and assessment of stormwater management projects, engineering and design research, investigation, studies and site-specific recommendations for stormwater management and pollution prevention practices. The selected candidate will review maps and plans in connection with the MSGP and the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) permit to ensure compliance with the provision of law, rule, or regulation.

Requirements

• A valid New York State Professional Engineer License.
• Four years of full-time experience in environmental engineering.
• A master's degree in environmental engineering from an accredited college will be accepted as equivalent to one year of full-time experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in civil site design and review including grading, drainage, and site layout.
• Understanding of stormwater management practices design and construction.
• Familiarity with the New York City MS4 permit and MSGP requirements.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data using a computer.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Knowledge of basic hydrology and hydraulic calculations.
• Ability to work well with other staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of field inspectors and engineers for MSGP inspections and enforcement.
• Support the IC program with facility inspections and enforcement.
• Review stormwater pollution prevention plans.
• Track permits and compliance.
• Conduct training related to the IC program.
• Plan, coordinate, inspect, implement, and assess stormwater management projects.
• Perform engineering and design research, investigations, and studies.
• Provide site-specific recommendations for stormwater management and pollution prevention practices.
• Review maps and plans for compliance with MSGP and MS4 permit.

Benefits

• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
• Open to qualified persons with a disability through the 55-a Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees