Stormwater Specialist

gpac LLC.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac LLC. seeks a motivated Stormwater Specialist to join an established engineering and environmental services team in Fort Wayne. The role involves managing MS4 permit compliance, regulatory reporting, and field inspections across municipal and construction projects.

You will interpret NPDES rules, coordinate with clients and agencies, and help develop water quality outreach materials while supporting project deadlines and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Environmental Affairs, Natural Resource Protection, Regional Planning, Landscape Design, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field.
• Strong understanding of NPDES Clean Water Rules and Regulations.
• Knowledge of construction stormwater permitting, MS4 compliance, and stormwater management practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clients, management, contractors and the public.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Comfortable conducting occasional outdoor field inspections and physical activity.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support MS4 permit compliance activities from project initiation through completion.
• Prepare, review, and maintain regulatory reports, inspection records, permit documentation, and project files.
• Conduct stormwater compliance inspections at active construction sites and facility locations.
• Assist with review and implementation of SWPPP.
• Interpret and apply local, state, and federal stormwater regulations and ordinances.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to ensure compliance.
• Assist with researching, developing, and presenting water quality educational materials and outreach programs.
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, documentation, and regulatory deadlines.
• Identify compliance issues and assist with corrective actions.

Skills

MS4 compliance

NPDES rules

Regulatory reporting

Field inspections

Project management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Regulatory reporting tools

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Stormwater Specialist to join an established engineering and environmental services team. This individual will independently manage and support construction and municipal stormwater compliance projects, overseeing activities from initial planning and field inspections through regulatory reporting and project closeout. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of NPDES Clean Water regulations, construction stormwater requirements, and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permitting. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams while supporting environmental compliance and water quality initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit compliance activities from project initiation through completion.
• Prepare, review, and maintain regulatory reports, inspection records, permit documentation, and project files.
• Conduct stormwater compliance inspections at active construction sites and facility locations.
• Assist with the review and implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP).
• Interpret and apply applicable local, state, and federal stormwater regulations and ordinances.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal project teams to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Assist with researching, developing, and presenting water quality educational materials and outreach programs.
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, documentation, and regulatory deadlines.
• Identify compliance issues and assist with developing appropriate corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Environmental Affairs, Natural Resource Protection, Regional Planning, Landscape Design, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong understanding of NPDES Clean Water Rules and Regulations.
• Knowledge of construction stormwater permitting, MS4 compliance, and stormwater management practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to clients, management, contractors, and the general public.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Comfortable conducting occasional outdoor field inspections and performing necessary physical activities.

Work Environment

This position involves a combination of office-based project management, regulatory documentation, and fieldwork. Occasional outdoor site visits and inspections are required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.