Stormwater Coordinator/Project Manager
The Town of St. Albans seeks an engaging, collaborative, and dynamic person to serve as Stormwater Coordinator/Project Manager.
Position Summary
Provide leadership, regulatory oversight, budgetary oversight and technical guidance for stormwater management that focuses on quality, quantity, and management of public stormwater infrastructure and related GIS data. Responsible for oversight of stormwater capital improvement projects from development through construction. Conducts data collection, data management, and reporting as necessary to facilitate stormwater utility operations. Completes tasks necessary to maintain the Town’s compliance with MS4 and other permit requirements.
Expected salary to be in the $55K to $65K range, depending on experience.
Primary Job Responsibilities: To be successful in this position, the following tasks/objectives must be accomplished within specified timelines.
- Plans, organizes, oversees, and directs all aspects of the Town’s stormwater program, including legal and regulatory compliance; coordinates with the public, private businesses, home owner associations, and governmental agencies regarding the program as needed.
- Oversees the implementation and administration of the Town’s “Stormwater Utility Ordinance” and associated compliance mechanisms, including creation and revision of necessary forms, workflow processes and record keeping.
- Works with the Town Manager and Director of Public Works to prepare, monitor, and present the annual Stormwater Utility budget to the Selectboard. Duties also include monitoring and applying for applicable grants to further the stormwater goals of the Town.
- Serves as the Town’s representative for the review of plans for stormwater management (construction and post-construction), performance of inspections, and investigations of violations.
- Provides inspection, coordination, and town oversight on stormwater construction efforts.
- Meet with design engineers, contractors, landscapers and residents regarding administration and provide technical assistance as needed in regards to MS4 permit and Towns Stormwater Program.
- Provides resolution and technical guidance in response to customer service requests related to drainage issues.
- Works closely with permit holders including Neighborhood and Condominium Associations.
- Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the Town Stormwater program, service delivery methods, and procedures; identifies opportunities for improvement and make recommendations about program.
- Develops, administers and oversees program budget; periodically reviews and makes recommendations regarding the adjustment of stormwater user fee rate to match anticipated expenditures.
- Review and make determinations regarding stormwater fee appeals and stormwater credit applications.
- Updates existing watershed stormwater retrofit plans to address stormwater quality/quantity improvement goals or regulatory requirements.
- Responsible for the management and oversight of stormwater infrastructure related activities, including:
- scheduling inspections;
- prioritizing repairs;
- Reporting on the condition of stormwater assets;
- developing capital plans for existing system, and
- coordination and management of capital construction activities related to stormwater infrastructure.
- Inspects permitted stormwater systems.
- Trains or schedules training for town departments and employees.
- Identifies needs and opportunities for outreach materials and outreach/public involvement programs and ensures the maintenance of a website and social media presence.
- Represents the Town at various public forums.
- Prepares, submits and presents reports to the Town Manager.
- Manages the GIS and asset management framework for Stormwater infrastructure.
- May supervise Stormwater/GIS Technician interns.
- Maintains accurate records and files.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Requirements (Education/Training/Experience)
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution with applicable coursework/degrees in Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, and/or GIS with a minimum 4 years of experience in stormwater management program and ecosystem improvements or equivalent education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for the position.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience with use of GIS software for utility mapping and asset management or related experience.
- Experience with utilities/roadway infrastructure in the public or private sector is preferred.
- Technical and practical knowledge of the materials, methods and techniques relative to stormwater projects and issues.
- Ability to plan, assign and supervise work of both Public employees and contractors.
- Ability to interact positively and maintain effective public relations with the general community.
- Knowledge of financing and administration.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and proficiency with computer programs to include AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Excel, Microsoft Word, Hydro Cad and Access.
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