Stormwater Program Lead & Compliance Manager

Skagit County; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Skagit County in Mount Vernon is seeking a Stormwater Permit Manager to lead planning and program implementation for stormwater activities in the Public Works Natural Resource Division. The role acts as technical expert on research, planning, and program execution, coordinating with Ecology on permit compliance and guiding long-term stormwater strategies.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, overseeing GIS asset mapping, developing SWMP and SMAP plans, budgeting for retrofit projects, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field and 3 years’ environmental/stormwater experience.
• Experience with NPDES MS4 programs and water quality standards.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead stormwater permit implementation and program planning.
• Oversee GIS asset mapping and data integration.
• Coordinate with Ecology on permit compliance and reporting.
• Develop and update SWMP/SMAP plans and budgets.
• Supervise staff and coordinate cross‑divisional teams.

Skills

Database management

Water quality measurement techniques

General hydrology

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

NPDES Municipal Stormwater Permit

Clean Water Act & WA water quality

Education

Bachelor Degree in Water Resources, Water Quality, Environmental Science, Natural Science or related

3 years’ environmental programs/stormwater planning experience

2 years supervisory experience preferred

Tools

GIS software

Asset management software

Job description

Skagit County in Mount Vernon is seeking a Stormwater Permit Manager to lead planning and program implementation for stormwater activities in the Public Works Natural Resource Division. The role acts as technical expert on research, planning, and program execution, coordinating with Ecology on permit compliance and guiding long-term stormwater strategies.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, overseeing GIS asset mapping, developing SWMP and SMAP plans, budgeting for retrofit projects, and