Stormwater Coordinator (Assistant Director)

MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY; Gray Gables (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Buzzards Bay, MA, seeks a Stormwater Coordinator (Assistant Director) to oversee the Buzzards Bay Stormwater Collaborative, manage field operations, and coordinate with municipalities and MMA departments. This full-time grant-funded role reports to the Marine Science, Safety & Environmental Protection faculty.

The candidate will contribute to budgeting, workshops, and data management, and will supervise staff and students, ensuring MS4/IDDE compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree.
• 5+ years directly related field experience.
• 3+ years supervisory experience.
• Highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the continued success of the Buzzards Bay Stormwater Collaborative with municipal partners.
• Advertises and executes town MOAs and coordinates field operations.
• Executes field operations, including sampling, work orders, lab coordination, and data records.
• Trains students and staff; conducts workshops on Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination.
• Supports budgeting and annual reporting; manages data with Excel and GIS.

Skills

5+ years of field experience

3+ years supervisory

Highly organized

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

Position

Stormwater Coordinator (Assistant Director)

13 August 2026; Open Until Filled

Posting

July 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Division

Academic Affairs

Union Affiliation

Association of Professional Administrators (APA)

Position Number

FY27-02

Supervision Received

Marine Science, Safety & Environmental Protection Faculty & Stormwater Program Manager, Dr. Kristin Osborne

Supervision Exercised

Subordinate professional, classified, and student personnel in areas of responsibility

General Responsibilities

This is a full-time grant-funded position. This position is contingent upon annual funding renewal and the ongoing availability of grant funds and may be terminated due to insufficient grant funding.

• Oversees the continued success of the Buzzards Bay Stormwater Collaborative, a partnership between the Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program (BBNEP), Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA), and multiple municipalities.
• Advertises and executes town Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs)
• Executes and supervises field operations, including stormwater sampling, work orders, coordinating with certified laboratories, data sheets, and field note keeping
• Safely and effectively uses field tools, including sledgehammers and mattock picks
• Conducts outfall and Best Management Practices (BMP) parcel inventorying
• Coordinates work study program for MMA students as part of the Buzzards Bay Stormwater Collaborative
• Provides field training for students and Department of Public Works personnel each semester
• Well-versed in MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) permitting and IDDE (Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination) requirements
• Coordinates and teaches on-campus Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination workshops
• Presents at statewide stormwater coalition meetings
• Assists program manager in budgeting and fiscal year reporting
• Exhibits strong data management organization via Excel, GIS georeferencing and structure digitization
• Utilizes Geode tablets, including pairing and conducting GPS data collection
• Schedules for work six months in advance between municipalities and the MMA Marine Department
• Demonstrates proficiency using equipment including smoke machines, jetters, and generators
• Reviews and updates MSDS sheets and safety training records regularly
• Maintains lab equipment inventory, purchasing history, and calibration of instrumentation
• Has the ability to lift and carry heavy objects weighing 40 lbs. or more
  

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree
• 5+ years of directly related field experience
• 3+ years of supervisory experience
• Highly organized

$70,000-75,0000 annually (grant-funded)

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.