Stormwater Compliance Manager

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.

Mission Statement- York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

We are excited to hire a full-time Stormwater Compliance Manager position to join our team within the Planning and Devlopment Services Department. In this position, you will direct, plan, organize, and manage the daily operations of the Stormwater Compliance section and the County’s Flood Damage Prevention program through adherence to program-specific activities and assignments of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) and FEMA’s National Floodplain Insurance Program (NFIP).

Projected Hiring Range: $65 164.02 - $78,196.82 per year. Salary is determined based on qualifications.

Our Total Compensation Package:

• Compensation – competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program) 
• 11 Paid Holidays 3 Optional Holidays 
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension 
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings 
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
• Paid uniforms

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Directs, plans, and manages the County's Stormwater Management Program including daily operations of the Stormwater Compliance section. Supervises, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Responsible to maintain standards, evaluate performance and make recommendations as appropriate; offers training, advice, and assistance as needed. Allocates personnel; plans, instructs, and reviews the work of others; and coordinates work activities. Assists with the selection of new employees; acts on employee problems; and recommends employee discipline and discharge. 
• Manages the County’s Flood Damage Prevention program. Ensures countywide implementation of the County's Flood Damage Prevention ordinance, NFIP, and Community Rating System requirements (CRS). Develops, implements, documents, evaluates, and reports on the County’s compliance with the NFIP through the CRS program and ensures the County maintains or improves its CRS rating.
• Develops, implements, documents, evaluates, and reports on the County’s compliance with the NPDES permit through activity requirements of the MS4, Stormwater and Sediment Control Ordinance and Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP).  
• Develops and maintains community partnerships through assistance and interaction with various advisory boards, regulatory agencies, the public, and other organizations regarding Floodplain, Flood Hazard Mitigation and Stormwater related issues. Assists the York County Stormwater Appeals Board through scheduling meetings, preparing information, and tracking outcomes.  Provides technical assistance to the general public, engineers, County employees and officials, state and federal agencies, and others to facilitate compliance in such areas as water quality, hydrology, streams, wetlands, sediment and erosion control, buffer zones, and floodplain management.
• Manages and/or performs inspections to determine compliance; provides inspectors with technical assistance with difficult and/or sensitive issues and in handling non-compliance.  Inspects sites where there may be a potential for escalated enforcement, unique property concerns, or possible code violations; issues warnings and/or correction notices, and civil and/or criminal penalties in the event of non-compliance. Resolves conflicts between enforcement staff and contractors, developers, or property owners. 
• Performs related work as assigned.

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, sciences or related environmental discipline.
• Six (6) years of experience in an environmental science, public works, or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid state driver’s license.
• Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector (CEPSCI).
• Certified Stormwater Plan Reviewer (CSPR).
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Physical Demands:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, dancing, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
  • Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
  • Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
  • Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
  • Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
  • Traffic; Moving machinery.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:
York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses:
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $78,197 - $164,020