Stormwater Superintendent

City of High Point; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of High Point seeks a Stormwater Superintendent to lead stormwater management operations. This role involves overseeing compliance with state and federal regulations, managing infrastructure improvements, and ensuring environmental sustainability. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a strong technical background.

Benefits

Guaranteed monthly pension upon retirement

401K and 457B Retirement Plans

12 Paid Holidays per year

Tuition Reimbursement Plan

Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of related experience.
• Strong safety record in operating vehicles.
• Supervisory experience of at least five (5) years is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stormwater management operations including construction, maintenance, and repairs.
• Develop strategies to implement the City’s MS4 NPDES Phase II permit.
• Engage with the community to address stormwater management concerns.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Technical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

WHO WE ARE

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.

We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You’ll be joining adynamic team of over 1,300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

OUR CORE VALUES

• Integrity:Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.
• Responsibility:A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.
• Partnership:Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.

WHAT WE OFFER

The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed monthly pension upon retirement, vested after 5 years of service
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
• PTO earned within first year
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan

YOUR PURPOSE

The City of High Point is seeking a dynamic and experienced Stormwater Superintendentto lead the planning, coordination, and execution of stormwater management operations. This pivotal role involves overseeing the construction, maintenance, and repair of the City’s stormwater drainage systems while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, including the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 Phase II permit requirements.

As the Stormwater Superintendent, you will supervise division personnel and work closely with consultants, contractors, citizens, and internal departments to deliver high-impact stormwater solutions. You'll play a critical role in managing drainage projects, prioritizing infrastructure improvements, addressing community concerns, and ensuring environmental compliance. This position demands a strategic thinker with a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for public service.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact on environmental sustainability and public infrastructure by leading a team dedicated to protecting our community’s water resources and improving stormwater systems citywide.

Application Deadline: If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. This position may close earlier than the stated deadline due to high applicant volume.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Develops strategies to implement the City’s MS4 NPDES Phase II permit and its associated minimum control measures.
• Coordinates with consultants, contractors, and others to design and construct stormwater projects.
• Plans, prioritizes, and oversees stormwater projects involving both open channel and closed conveyance drainage systems.
• Engages with citizens, businesses, staff, and internal service providers to address a variety of customer service issues related to stormwater management.
• Maintains and updates a list of current stormwater issues on private property, including conducting site visits and managing related correspondence.
• Represents the City at local, state, and other meetings related to stormwater issues.
• Presents stormwater-related information to staff, management, City Council, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinates with City departments to integrate stormwater management practices into City projects such as roads, culverts, parks, streams, and roadway improvements.
• Ensures that private Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) are inspected annually for compliance and maintains related databases.
• Develops, reviews, and updates stormwater-related policies as needed.
• Plans, assigns, and supervises all activities related to the City’s stormwater projects.
• Makes and adjusts work assignments to meet operational needs.
• Ensures division operations comply with all applicable state and federal regulations and permit requirements.
• Responds to and resolves complaints, problems, and information requests from property owners, providing technical support as necessary.
• Communicates with staff about job-related issues and recommends effective solutions.
• Prepares cost estimates for stormwater construction projects.
• Requisitions necessary equipment, tools, supplies, and materials.
• Prepares and monitors the division’s operating budget.
• Responds to emergencies and weather-related events (e.g., snow, ice, wind), coordinating operational responses.
• Oversees the maintenance of labor, equipment, and material usage records.
• Maintains accurate personnel and payroll records; authorizes overtime as needed.
• Reviews and approves purchase orders and requisitions.
• Assists in developing specifications for contracts, equipment, and services related to division operations.
• Approves employee leave requests.
• Ensures that effective training programs are implemented for division personnel.
• Develops employee work plans and conducts performance evaluations.
• Coaches employees and assists the Public Services Manager with personnel matters including hiring, disciplinary actions, and promotions.
• Guides staff in achieving division goals and objectives.
• Ensures all stormwater-related work is performed in compliance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business or Public Administration or related field and a minimum of five (5) years of related experienceOR
• Associate's degree in Construction Management, Business or Public Administration or related field plus minimum eight (8) years of related experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License with a strong safety record

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Engineer’s License is preferred

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

Must have thorough knowledge of street maintenance, repair, and construction, as well as related facilities.

• Must understand the occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with this work.

• Must be skilled in using specialized tools and operating equipment related to assigned tasks.

• Must be able to read, understand, and follow safety rules and ensure OSHA compliance.

Supervisory and Administrative Abilities:

• Must be able to assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of others, including night call crews.

• Must be able to prepare reports and interpret/enforce City and departmental policies and procedures.

• Must be able to work independently and make sound decisions.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• Must be able to communicate effectively with subordinates, other employees, and the general public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Hearing/Speaking
Must be able to express and receive information through spoken communication to effectively interact with supervisors, employees, property owners, and the public in person and via telephone. Must be able to hear over the noise of operating motors and equipment to provide instructions or respond to questions.

Visual Abilities
Far acuity: Must have clear vision at 20 feet or more to observe other workers, traffic, pedestrians, and equipment for safety when directing operations. Visual clarity: Both eyes 20/22 – Right 20/25 – Left 20/25 corrected.
Near acuity: Must have clear vision at 20 inches or less to read paperwork, view tools, operate radios, and use work aids. Both eyes 20/25 corrected.
Depth perception: Must have three-dimensional vision to judge distances accurately. Essential for coordinating tasks using both hands and for ensuring the safety of employees and the public. Depth perception rated 4.
Field of vision: Must be able to see a wide area while focusing on a single point in order to monitor traffic and activity around the work zone.
Accommodation: Must be able to adjust visual focus quickly between objects at different distances—important when alternating attention between nearby tasks and distant hazards or personnel.

Physical Strength
Medium work: Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Job requires sitting, walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, bending, stretching, and squatting. Requires frequent use of arms, hands, legs, and feet.

Types of Physical Movements
Reaching: Extending arms or hands in any direction, typically forward or to the side.
Handling: Grasping, turning, or holding objects with hands.
Manual dexterity: Manipulating objects precisely using fingers and hands.

Mental Activity/Requirements

Reasoning Ability
Must apply logical thinking to work tasks and emergency situations. Able to follow oral and written directions and respond to diverse challenges effectively. As a supervisor, must demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making skills.

Mathematical Ability
Must be able to calculate and estimate materials such as concrete, asphalt, and stone needed for tasks. Able to estimate costs and time and document actual figures accurately.

Language and Reading Ability
Must be able to read and understand operator manuals, safety rules, construction plans, City policies, maps, street signs, blueprints, and technical documents.

Writing Ability
Must be able to write notes, instructions, schedules, reports, requisitions, and records of materials, time, and work completed.

Verbal Communication
Must communicate effectively with supervisors, staff, and the public. Must be able to speak clearly and respond quickly during emergencies, both in person and via two-way radio.

Environmental Conditions

Working Conditions
Work occurs both indoors and outdoors. Indoors: protected from weather but not necessarily from temperature changes. Outdoors: exposed to varying weather conditions including rain, sleet, ice, snow, high winds, flooding, and fog. May be required to navigate uneven or unsanitary terrain and tolerate offensive odors. Must be comfortable working in hot, cold, wet, dirty, or sweaty conditions.

Hazards
Exposure to natural and manmade elements including trash, vegetation, soil, concrete, asphalt, stone, debris, and insects. Work may include confined spaces and areas in dangerous condition. Exposure to dust, mud, wet conditions, and uneven terrain. Work is subject to OSHA’s final standards for bloodborne pathogens.

Machinery, Tools, and Equipment

Includes, but is not limited to, city vehicles, computers, hardware and software, two-way radios, telephones, budget documents, safety policies and manuals, construction plans, blueprints, technical manuals, stormwater design guidelines, watershed plans, city ordinances, personnel policies, printers, copiers, calculators, pens and pencils, APWA and environmental journals, code books, and other position-related work aids.

OUR COMMITMENTS

The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law.

The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly for the work they do, weighing both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this “living document” as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.

The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment for all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City’s drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any of those positions without passing a pre-placement physical exam. Successful results from these conditions will result in an offer of employment.