Stormwater Program Coordinator

CITY OF MANCHESTER•Manchester, TN

28d

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to oversee the storm water program to ensure all requirements are met for MS4 Permit. Duties and responsibilities include coordinating the Storm Water Management program, reviewing, mapping, and addressing discharge investigations, providing education and other community awareness programs, ensure the City of Manchester complies with the MS4 General Permit, and reviews drawings of all storm water facilities. Assists in reviewing and inspecting site development plans for erosion and sediment control and water quality provisions. Reports to Director of Community Development and Zoning.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must possess a valid Tennessee Drivers License.
Must have either a Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or related area; supplemented with four (4) years of experience performing duties related to MS4 program or Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must have TDEC Level I & II Certification for Erosion Prevention-Sediment Control inspections.
Two years experience in drainage, erosion control, and stormwater management.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to speak publicly in explaining construction projects and the progress of work thereon
Ability to sustain a moderate to vigorous level of physical activity while negotiating rough terrain at construction and stormwater control sites.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
Ability to make and check relatively difficult engineering computations.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and staff
Knowledge of drafting and surveying work.
Knowledge of the preparation of engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

Coordinates Storm Water Management (SWM) Program by reviewing, mapping, illicit discharge investigations, public education and awareness programs, erosion control plans, storm water pollution prevention plans, and all components of the city storm water management program.
Continually searches and implements means to more effectively manage all aspects of the MS4 program (a state permit), specifically grading permit issuance, site inspections, and computerized record-keeping.
Corresponds with and instructs businesses, industries, and institutions to implement best management practices.
Maintains records and tracks all maintenance of stormwater control measures within the MS4
Performs collection of required documents, inspects sediment control measures, conducts pre-construction meetings, and reviews applications to initiate every grading permit issuance.
Upholds TDEC inspection standards for illicit discharge determination elimination (IDDE), construction site, post-construction site, and municipal activities.
Conducts and reports results of periodic drainage system outfall point and known possible IDDE source inspections as well as accidental discharges.
Notifies developers, contractors, property owners, or other individuals of IDDE, pre-construction, and post-construction activities violating City of Manchester Stormwater Ordinance and associated policies and reprimands as appropriate.
Organizes, publicize, and facilitate all public education and participation events.
Conducts internal training with city departments for erosion protection and spill prevention.
Promotes education and outreach opportunities to citizens, organizations, and groups.
Using the stormwater hotline, records and addresses storm water related complaints of citizens.
Answers questions in office and field regarding SWM Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations to ensure compliance.
Completes records in a timely manner of performed inspections.
Meets with property owners and investigates storm water complaints.
Coordinates with consultants, sub-contractors, and Street Department on needed infrastructure repairs and upgrades.
Promote alternative water quality treatment methods and encourage large developments to follow low impact development standards.
Works safely, observing all OSHA, federal, state, and city regulations.
Reports any accidents immediately to the director.
Performs any other duties as assigned by director.
Promote the teamwork environment.
Provides coverage in absence of other personnel.