What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stormwater Program/Permit Coordinator position at City of College Place?
JOB
Administer and manage activities pertaining to the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Stormwater Management Program. Review and assist with processing of City permits. Assist with various project management tasks. Special emphasis is on supporting stormwater utility functions, development review, and GIS system maintenance. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Public Works Director SUPERVISION EXERCISEDNone
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Tasks listed are intended to be descriptive and not restrictive. An employee in this classification may perform any of the tasks listed; however, these examples do not include all the tasks that an employee may be expected to perform. Employees of the City of College Place are expected to model and foster the City’s core values: Open and Honest, Cooperation, Respect, Service, & Diversity. Implement, administer and manage activities pertaining to the City’s NPDES Phase II Stormwater Management Program including city ordinances, policies and activities to comply with the city’s coverage under the State of Washington Department of Ecology’s Municipal Stormwater Permit. Plan, organize and coordinate the daily activities of the Stormwater Program; coordinate maintenance operations, design review, investigation, inspection, and water quality programs related to public and private stormwater systems. Develop and maintain guidance documents on use of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for commercial and residential activities; manage education program regarding pollution prevention and use of BMPs. Work with Public Works Director to develop, monitor and control the program budget, assuring proper resources are available to fund capital improvement projects, maintenance, inspection, and water quality services. Coordinate and participate in the development and updating of short- and long-range plans, including the city’s Capital Improvement Plan; manage the review and approval of master plans prepared in support of special planning areas; review development applications for storm drainage and for conformance with city ordinances and policies, including design, calculations, and details of stormwater facilities. Review various engineering reports, feasibility studies, environmental documents, cost-of-service studies and other deliverables. Prepare and present reports to city staff, advisory city boards and commissions, city council, partner agencies, and community at large. Represent the city in meetings involving other local, state, and federal agencies. Serve as liaison with local, state, and federal agencies with respect to stormwater and flooding issues, regulations, and programs. Develop and maintain communications with the public, contractors and government agencies to receive complaints and suggestions, to provide information and explanations regarding city stormwater activities and projects, and resolve disputes and conflicts as needed. Provide technical expertise and respond to complex questions; resolve conflicts and interpret various codes and ordinances; develop and revise procedures as needed. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of stormwater and environmental programs. Manage the illicit discharge detection and elimination program.Monitor sampling.Perform flow checks-stream discharge calculations.Water quality index sampling/ Best Management Practices (BMP's) inspections and monitoring.Issue Industrial inspections. Work with Utility Billing to help calculate billing for impervious surfaces.Write Notice of Violations. Respond to citizen inquires. Collect field data for quality/quantity control or specific problem solving.Review engineering plans, specifications, and bidding documents for City projects.Acts as Project Manager for the construction of various municipal utility projects. Review plans and specifications on private development projects, consult, and coordinate with private contractors, developers, consultants, engineers and individual property owners regarding construction work and projects. Prepare reports detailing tests conducted and results. Research, recommend and assist with updates to city standard plans and specifications.Prepare grant and loan funding applications.Perform on-site inspections of project sites to determine conformance with NPDES permit and design specifications and to ensure that construction and repair of transportation, water, wastewater and storm drainage systems meet control requirements. Assist with inspection of public works construction projects for compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare and process public works permits. Assist in the development and upkeep of pavement management system. Perform a variety of office related functions, including correspondence, research, maps, presentation materials, brochures, reducing field notes, printing materials, answering phones, and responding to inquiries from contractors, developers, property owners, staff and the general public. May be asked to help maintain Public Works and Engineering GIS data in geodatabase, digital, print, and web map formats. Maintain stormwater and engineering function websites and related data. Maintain regular and reliable attendance.Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of: Design, construction, inspection and maintenance of public works facilities.Routine legal procedures as related to the enforcement of laws and ordinances.Stormwater principles and regulations.Microsoft Office Suite.Project and program managementAbility to: Prepare, organize and maintain office data, reports, and systems; ability to effectively communicate complex technical information orally and in writing to contractors, developers, property owners, employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, city officials and the general public; and ability to coordinate and plan multiple long-range and short-range projects simultaneously. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, building contractors, City officials, coworkers, and the general public.Enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality.Develop specifications and coordinate service contracts. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Plan, organize and schedule work. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Initiate creative improvements, manage change and stimulate collaborative problem solving. Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations. Work independently with little direction. Demonstrate positive and effective interaction with diverse individuals to accomplish a common goal. Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations. Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Demands and Working ConditionsThe physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions. Work is performed in an office setting as well as outdoors. A moderate amount of local traveling is involved in construction site visits, facility, and area tours. Occasional overnight travel is required. The incumbent is exposed to occasional inclement weather moving vehicles and machines, dust, and mud. Work requires some exertion such as climbing, walking over rough surfaces and loose material; crouching, bending, stooping and reaching; and lifting of light to moderately heavy items up to 50 pounds. Work requires average physical agility and dexterity.
Administer and manage activities pertaining to the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Stormwater Management Program. Review and assist with processing of City permits. Assist with various project management tasks. Special emphasis is on supporting stormwater utility functions, development review, and GIS system maintenance. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Public Works Director SUPERVISION EXERCISEDNone
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Tasks listed are intended to be descriptive and not restrictive. An employee in this classification may perform any of the tasks listed; however, these examples do not include all the tasks that an employee may be expected to perform. Employees of the City of College Place are expected to model and foster the City’s core values: Open and Honest, Cooperation, Respect, Service, & Diversity. Implement, administer and manage activities pertaining to the City’s NPDES Phase II Stormwater Management Program including city ordinances, policies and activities to comply with the city’s coverage under the State of Washington Department of Ecology’s Municipal Stormwater Permit. Plan, organize and coordinate the daily activities of the Stormwater Program; coordinate maintenance operations, design review, investigation, inspection, and water quality programs related to public and private stormwater systems. Develop and maintain guidance documents on use of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for commercial and residential activities; manage education program regarding pollution prevention and use of BMPs. Work with Public Works Director to develop, monitor and control the program budget, assuring proper resources are available to fund capital improvement projects, maintenance, inspection, and water quality services. Coordinate and participate in the development and updating of short- and long-range plans, including the city’s Capital Improvement Plan; manage the review and approval of master plans prepared in support of special planning areas; review development applications for storm drainage and for conformance with city ordinances and policies, including design, calculations, and details of stormwater facilities. Review various engineering reports, feasibility studies, environmental documents, cost-of-service studies and other deliverables. Prepare and present reports to city staff, advisory city boards and commissions, city council, partner agencies, and community at large. Represent the city in meetings involving other local, state, and federal agencies. Serve as liaison with local, state, and federal agencies with respect to stormwater and flooding issues, regulations, and programs. Develop and maintain communications with the public, contractors and government agencies to receive complaints and suggestions, to provide information and explanations regarding city stormwater activities and projects, and resolve disputes and conflicts as needed. Provide technical expertise and respond to complex questions; resolve conflicts and interpret various codes and ordinances; develop and revise procedures as needed. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of stormwater and environmental programs. Manage the illicit discharge detection and elimination program.Monitor sampling.Perform flow checks-stream discharge calculations.Water quality index sampling/ Best Management Practices (BMP's) inspections and monitoring.Issue Industrial inspections. Work with Utility Billing to help calculate billing for impervious surfaces.Write Notice of Violations. Respond to citizen inquires. Collect field data for quality/quantity control or specific problem solving.Review engineering plans, specifications, and bidding documents for City projects.Acts as Project Manager for the construction of various municipal utility projects. Review plans and specifications on private development projects, consult, and coordinate with private contractors, developers, consultants, engineers and individual property owners regarding construction work and projects. Prepare reports detailing tests conducted and results. Research, recommend and assist with updates to city standard plans and specifications.Prepare grant and loan funding applications.Perform on-site inspections of project sites to determine conformance with NPDES permit and design specifications and to ensure that construction and repair of transportation, water, wastewater and storm drainage systems meet control requirements. Assist with inspection of public works construction projects for compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare and process public works permits. Assist in the development and upkeep of pavement management system. Perform a variety of office related functions, including correspondence, research, maps, presentation materials, brochures, reducing field notes, printing materials, answering phones, and responding to inquiries from contractors, developers, property owners, staff and the general public. May be asked to help maintain Public Works and Engineering GIS data in geodatabase, digital, print, and web map formats. Maintain stormwater and engineering function websites and related data. Maintain regular and reliable attendance.Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of: Design, construction, inspection and maintenance of public works facilities.Routine legal procedures as related to the enforcement of laws and ordinances.Stormwater principles and regulations.Microsoft Office Suite.Project and program managementAbility to: Prepare, organize and maintain office data, reports, and systems; ability to effectively communicate complex technical information orally and in writing to contractors, developers, property owners, employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, city officials and the general public; and ability to coordinate and plan multiple long-range and short-range projects simultaneously. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, building contractors, City officials, coworkers, and the general public.Enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality.Develop specifications and coordinate service contracts. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Plan, organize and schedule work. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Initiate creative improvements, manage change and stimulate collaborative problem solving. Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations. Work independently with little direction. Demonstrate positive and effective interaction with diverse individuals to accomplish a common goal. Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations. Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Demands and Working ConditionsThe physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions. Work is performed in an office setting as well as outdoors. A moderate amount of local traveling is involved in construction site visits, facility, and area tours. Occasional overnight travel is required. The incumbent is exposed to occasional inclement weather moving vehicles and machines, dust, and mud. Work requires some exertion such as climbing, walking over rough surfaces and loose material; crouching, bending, stooping and reaching; and lifting of light to moderately heavy items up to 50 pounds. Work requires average physical agility and dexterity.