Stormwater Manager

City of Greer, South Carolina; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Defined benefit retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

City of Greer, South Carolina, is seeking a Stormwater Manager in the Engineering Department. The role oversees MS4 compliance, reviews plans, and leads stormwater projects from design to construction. Requires PE license in SC, CFM/CEPSCI, and 5+ years of experience.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary. Expect collaboration with engineers, developers, and city staff to maintain environmental standards and public safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from ABET‑accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina.
• Minimum five (5) years experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Certified Stormwater Plan Reviewer (CSPR) certification or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months.
• Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector (CEPSCI) certification, or ability to obtain within six (6) months.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification, or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Valid state‑issued driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; handles employee concerns and performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns, reviews work and establishes schedules; maintains standards and answers questions.
• Manages the City’s MS4 Program and annual reports for MS4 compliance.
• Conducts public outreach and education on stormwater topics; supports public participation and training.
• Reviews construction plans and reports for stormwater management and environmental compliance.
• Ensures conformance with City ordinances, DHEC, FEMA, and federal/state laws.
• Attends meetings with engineers, developers, and staff; coordinates between departments.
• Reviews survey/subdivision plans for completeness and compliance with ordinances.
• Approves grading permits and assists with site inspections and close-out processes.
• Manages stormwater CIP planning and watershed studies; recommends CIP projects.
• Ensures contractor conformance and materials quality during project construction.
• Provides design and project management for City projects with public services crews or contractors.
• Manages stormwater projects from design to bids to construction management.
• Administers NFIP floodplain activities after CFM certification; reviews permits.
• Prepares floodplain verification letters and reviews FEMA Elevation Certificates.
• Responds to citizen floodplain inquiries and coordinates data transfer to GIS/Asset Management.
• Provides Engineering Support for Citizens and responds to stormwater/flooding inquiries.
• Assists with other infrastructure projects and traffic-related tasks as assigned.
• Provides technical assistance to City Engineer and staff as necessary.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Ethics/Confidentiality

Decision Making

Prioritization

Interpersonal

Multi‑tasking

Detail‑Oriented

Project Management Skills

Analytical

Education

ABET‑accredited BS in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license – South Carolina

Minimum five years experience

Certified Stormwater Plan Reviewer (CSPR)

CEPSCI (certification or ability to obtain in 6 months)

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) (or ability within 1 year)

Valid SC driver’s license

Tools

AutoCAD

Permit tracking software

Construction management software

ArcGIS

Job description

Description

The City of Greer is currently accepting applications for Stormwater Manager in our Engineering Department.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Manages the City MS4 Program which includes preparing annual reports for the City’s Phase II Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program to ensure that the six minimum control measures are met.
• Coordinates and/or performs public outreach education (e.g. presentations to schools), public participation programs, illicit discharge detection/elimination (investigate calls of illicit material placed in stormwater system), erosion/sediment control, and good housekeeping/pollution prevention training for City staff as necessary for compliance with MS4 Program.
• Conducts technical review of construction plans and reports which includes the review of construction plans and technical reports for stormwater management and storm sewer design to assure environmental compliance.
• Ensures that good practices are used and in conformance with the City’s Ordinances, Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Regulations, FEMA regulations, and Federal and State Laws.
• Attends meetings with engineers, architects, developers, property owners, and other city staff. Coordinates between city departments.
• Reviews survey and subdivision plans for completeness and compliance with City ordinances.
• Approves grading permits, assists with monthly site inspections and site close out process, bonds, etc.
• Manages the planning, design and construction of the City’s storm drainage Capital Improvement program, plans and manages watershed basin studies that evaluate storm system condition and performance and recommends Capital Improvement projects based on study results.
• During project construction, ensures contractor conformance with the contract, plans, and specifications. Ensures the quality of materials and workmanship and provides acceptance and payment for those items on behalf of the City on a monthly basis.
• Provides design and project management for City projects built in conjunction with the City’s public services crews or contractor-performed.
• Manages stormwater projects that involve but are not limited to the initial design, request for proposals, construction plans, request for bids, and construction management.
• After obtaining Certified Floodplain Manager certification, administers and implements the City’s activities related to the administration of the National Flood Insurance Program, and reviews/approves permits for development in the City’s floodplain.
• Prepares technical letters for floodplain verification requests which involve reviewing floodplain profiles and reports. Reviews FEMA Elevation Certificates for accuracy and compliance with minimum National Floodplain Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations.
• Answers calls from citizens regarding the floodplain regulations.
• Coordinates transfer of all new stormwater infrastructure data to City GIS and Asset Management systems. Includes assistance in developing Asset Management program in Cartegraph.
• Provides Engineering Support for Citizens.
• Responds to citizen calls for stormwater/flooding complaints, which involve computer mapping, floodplain report investigation, and site investigations. Based on site investigations, water flow characteristics must be determined and site‑specific recommendations communicated to the citizens. Responds to citizen calls relative to storm drain location and maintenance responsibilities.
• Assist with other infrastructure projects, paving program, encroachment permits and traffic calming as assigned.
• Provides technical assistance to City Engineer, Assistant City Engineer, Engineering staff and other departments as necessary.

Hours

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday; with additional hours as needed.

Salary

The minimum salary for this position is $86,149.00. The final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, skills and qualifications.

In addition to a competitive base pay, we currently offer comprehensive benefits package that includes health, prescription, vision, dental insurance (no cost for employee coverage based on full participation in Wellness Program), life insurance, long‑term disability, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, FSA, EAP, Education Incentive Pay, and a defined benefit retirement plan (South Carolina Retirement System).

The City of Greer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Requirements

REQUIRED - EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina required.
• Minimum five (5) years experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Certified Stormwater Plan Reviewer (CSPR) certification or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months.
• Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector (CEPSCI) certification, or ability to obtain within six (6) months.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification, or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Valid state‑issued driver’s license required.

Skills

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Ethics/Confidentiality
• Decision Making
• Prioritization
• Interpersonal
• Multi‑tasking
• Detail‑Oriented
• Project Management Skills
• Analytical

Preferred - Education, Skills, And Experience

• Experience with AutoCAD, permit tracking software, construction management software and ArcGIS.

Mental & Physical Demands – ADA Guidelines

Instructions: Indicate the level of mental and physical demand required for the position by marking C, F, O, or N/A next to each item.

Definitions

C – Constantly (More than 66% of the time; 5.5+ hours/day)

F – Frequently (33%–66% of the time; 2.5–5.5 hours/day)

O – Occasionally (Up to 33% of the time; 0–2.5 hours/day)

N/A – Not Applicable

Physical Demands

Stand: F

Walk: F

Sit: F

Handling / Fingering: F

Reach Outward: F

Reach Above Shoulder: F

Climb: O

Crawl: O

Squat or Kneel: O

Bend: O

Lifting Requirements

10 pounds or less: C

11 to 20 pounds: F

21 to 50 pounds: O

51 to 100 pounds: O

More than 100 pounds: N/A

Pushing And Pulling Requirements

12 pounds or less: C

13 to 25 pounds: F

26 to 40 pounds: O

41 to 100 pounds: O

More than 100 pounds: N/A