Stormwater Compliance & GIS Lead

Hopewell; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopewell is seeking a Stormwater Management Coordinator to support the City's MS4, ESC, SWM programs and TMDL action plan. The role includes coordinating compliance, inspections, data updates, and reporting.

The ideal candidate has a BS in environmental fields and at least 3 years' experience in stormwater management, with knowledge of MS4/TMDL, and proficiency in GIS and MS Office. This public-service position involves community education and regulatory oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental planning, environmental management, or related field, with a minimum of three (3) years experience in MS4, TMDL, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, inspections, enforcement, and education and/or outreach programs or any equivalent combination of training and education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement MS4, ESC, SWM programs and Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plan.
• Provide regulatory guidance to contractors.
• Respond to and analyze erosion, sediment, and stormwater issues and assist in developing corrective actions.
• Perform site inspections on commercial and residential projects to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to erosion and sediment control and stormwater management.
• Enforce erosion and sediment control and stormwater regulations and ordinances.
• Develop and maintain organized records to document and track compliance with all MS4 requirements.
• Coordinate and complete all required reports and plans for the MS4 Annual Report and the Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plan and any other regulatory reports required.
• Provide educational material related to MS4 for the City's social media pages, website, and newsletters.
• Researches and prepares educational presentations; makes presentations at public and private meetings.
• Reviews and recommends revisions to various MS4 program policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Provides information and responds to inquiries from the general public regarding land disturbances and stormwater runoff
• Provides technical advice on gaining site compliance.
• Inspects potential illegal discharges.
• Receives and reviews performance bonds for accuracy; receives long-term maintenance contracts; releases bonds at the close of projects.
• Processes applications for land disturbance permits.
• Conducts pre-construction meetings with developers, contractors, and builders.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Updates and assists with Public works GIS inventory, including road and stormwater infrastructure assets.
• Inspects Stormwater Management Facilities (BMPs) and coordinates with field crews to address maintenance needs.
• Updates stormwater utility fee data and assists the Program Manager with data management and submittals.

Skills

MS4 knowledge

TMDL knowledge

Erosion control

Stormwater management

Inspections ability

Enforcement

Education & outreach

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science / related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Hopewell is seeking a Stormwater Management Coordinator to support the City's MS4, ESC, SWM programs and TMDL action plan. The role includes coordinating compliance, inspections, data updates, and reporting.

The ideal candidate has a BS in environmental fields and at least 3 years' experience in stormwater management, with knowledge of MS4/TMDL, and proficiency in GIS and MS Office. This public-service position involves community education and regulatory oversight.