Stormwater & Erosion Control Coordinator

Job Summary

Plan, organize, and manage activities required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) relating to the City’s Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit. Under general supervision, this position will implement and oversee the City’s Storm Sewer Management Program Plan (SWMPP) and Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Ordinance for both City operations and private developments.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Perform site inspections and monitoring of construction sites to ensure that BMPS are in place and functioning to prevent the runoff of sediment or storm sewer into the city’s storm sewer system, waters of the state, or other water bodies and adjacent properties
• Monitor exit pads to prevent tracking onto city streets
• Work with developers and contractors when necessary regarding any of the above described issues
• Investigate and report all suspected or actual illicit discharges or connections
• Locate, catalog and update the city’s storm sewer outfalls
• Responds to citizen inquiries or complaints regarding storm sewer, erosion or illicit discharge issue
• Record all rainfall
• Inspection of detention ponds to include informing owners regarding deficiencies and upkeep or repairs needed
• Update the City’s Storm Sewer Management Plan (SWMPP) as needed
• Report to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) as needed including renewal of MS4 permit
• Maintain the City’s good housekeeping practices and conduct scheduled employee training
• Prepare reports, notices and letters for non-compliance
• Maintain and update the City’s storm sewer website as needed to educate the public
• Create, maintain and keep updated records and files both electronically and hard copied of all components and aspects of this job
• Supervise an Engineering Tech II

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
Bachelor’s degree in an environmental science related field and two years of applicable field experience

Experience
Five years as storm sewer and erosion control supervisor or technician having been employed with an engineering firm, environmental company or government entity

Licenses or Certifications Required
Possession of a valid driver’s license from state of residence, Qualified Credentialed Inspector, Alabama Water Watch Monitoring Certification

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• NPDES, ADEM rules and regulations
• City’s Phase II MS 4 Permitting, SWMPP and IDDE within reasonable time of incumbency in this position
• Federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations related to storm sewer management
• Principles, practices, planning and implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs)
• Basic design and function of storm sewer infrastructure
• Basic computer skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Ability to:

• Interpret grading and drainage plans
• Maintain detailed and accurate records and notes
• Develop a respectable work related relationship with contractors, developers, the general public and coworkers
• Work after hours and weekends as requested/scheduled
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Time spent will be split between a standard office setting as well as outdoor field work, travel to out of town training events, conferences and meetings may also be required

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: City Engineer, Assistant Director of Engineering, crews of Public Works and Utilities, Developers, Contractors, Business Owners, Citizens

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:
1200 8th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph: 334 448-2706

Applications are available for pick up and drop Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.