Storm Water Program Manager

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lubbock is seeking a direct, strategic leader to direct, manage, and supervise the Stormwater Compliance department, including the SWMP, billing, investigations, inspections, and enforcement of federal, state, and local regulations. You will coordinate activities with other divisions and stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant service.

Responsibilities include directing daily operations, ensuring MS4 and related permit compliance with TCEQ, budgeting, staff supervision, training,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/planning/public administration/business administration/project/program management or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible management experience or combination of education and experience.
• CPMSM certification within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise Stormwater Compliance department activities.
• Ensure SWMP compliance per TCEQ permits.
• Educate industries, businesses, and the public on regulations.
• Oversee Stormwater Utility Billing accounts.
• Develop and monitor agreements/contracts for compliance.
• Prepare and administer annual operating budget for Stormwater Utility.
• Prepare agenda items for City Council meetings.
• Set department goals, policies, and procedures.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff; set priorities and schedules.
• Interpret complex environmental regulations.
• Enforce inspections and monitoring for compliance.
• Enforce corrective actions for violations and allocate resources.
• Develop public relations efforts to inform stakeholders.
• Prepare regulatory reports documenting compliance.

Skills

Management

Leadership

Environmental regulations

Budgeting

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/planning/PM

Job description

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.

• 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.

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; or any combination of relevant education and experience that provides the following:

• Valid Current Driver’s License
• Must obtain Certified Professional in Municipal Stormwater Management (CPMSM) certification within 18 months

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;
• Financial analysis and budgetary procedures

Ability to:

• Apply entrepreneurial and managerial skills and methods
• Interpret complex federal, state, and local regulations;
• Prepare and maintain records and documentation for compliance purposes;
• Monitor operations for compliance with environmental regulations;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City officials, the public, and community organizations.
• Communicate effectively with others.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Continuously walk and stand during the shift
• Frequently bend and kneel during the shift
• Frequently climb ladders, stairs, and other inclined surfaces
• Frequently push and pull objects
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing
• Place arms above, at or below shoulder height.
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.