Stormwater Infrastructure Program Manager

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a Stormwater Infrastructure Program Manager for the Stormwater Infrastructure Team within the Office of Sustainability and Environmental Management (OSEM). The team leads planning, prioritization, operation, improvement, and maintenance of Arlington County’s stormwater system, with a focus on reducing flood risks to life, safety, and property and keeping the system in a state of good repair. The Program Manager plans, directs, and oversees team programs and projects, working closely with the Water, Sewer, Streets Bureau, the Engineering Bureau, and the OSEM Watershed Programs Team. The role includes supervising staff, overseeing stormwater system planning and monitoring, developing work plans and managing operating and capital budgets, representing the program to senior leadership, coordinating with agencies, engaging community stakeholders, and serving as the County’s Floodplain Administrator as designated by the DES Director. The ideal candidate has experience managing stormwater systems in built-out urban areas and understands intensifying rainfall patterns under a changing climate. They are also an effective communicator who motivates teams, builds agreement on challenging issues, and works effectively in a multi-objective program and organization. This is a full-time position with a flexible Monday-through-Friday schedule between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Telework opportunities are available, subject to the current DES flexwork policy requiring at least 24 hours in the office each pay period. The work periodically involves public and field meetings, project sites, and other meetings outside normal working hours. Starting salary is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental science, stormwater management, construction management, or a related field.
Significant and progressively responsible experience in urban stormwater management.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Virginia, or current licensure in another state with reciprocity.
Valid driver’s license by the time of appointment, or the ability and willingness to use alternative transportation for assigned duties at locations other than the primary worksite.
Submit a complete application, including a letter of interest and resume.
A pre-employment background check will include criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history.
The successful candidate must complete the Commonwealth of Virginia Statement of Economic Interest form upon accepting employment and annually thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing and leading complex, interagency urban stormwater management programs in a government organization, authority, utility, or comparable environment.
Experience developing operating or capital budgets for programs and activities.
Experience designing and constructing urban stormwater infrastructure.
Experience performing hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and modeling, including applying climate change projections.
Experience preparing and reviewing development plans.
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification through the Association of State Floodplain Managers.
Experience managing stormwater systems in built-out urban areas and understanding intensifying rainfall patterns under a changing climate.
Strong communication skills, including motivating individuals and teams, building agreement on challenging issues, and working effectively within a multi-objective program and organization.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise Stormwater Infrastructure Team staff.
Oversee planning, analysis, and monitoring activities for the operation, improvement, and maintenance of the stormwater system.
Develop annual work plans and prepare and manage operating and capital budgets.
Represent the program to senior leadership and coordinate program efforts with internal and external agencies.
Engage community stakeholders on stormwater and flood risk issues.
Serve as the County’s Floodplain Administrator, as designated by the DES Director.