Stormwater Program Manager

Provides administrative, regulatory and technical leadership, regulatory oversight and guidance for stormwater and combined sewer wet-weather management in the City with a focus on reductions of stormwater quantity and overall improvements in water quality.

Union Affiliation: Non-Union

Pay Grade 21: $83,957.00 - $93,709.00  Annually

• Plans, organizes, oversees and directs all aspects of the Stormwater program; coordinate with the public, private businesses, and local, state and federal governmental agencies regarding the program as needed.

• Hires and oversees stormwater program staff.

• Responsible for compliance with the 6 minimum measures of the Phase II MS4 permit; preparation and submission of Phase II annual and other reports and permit application.

• Implements and administers Chapter 26 ordinance and associated compliance mechanisms, including creation and revision of necessary forms and outreach materials, and record keeping in City database.

• In collaboration with the Policy and Programs Advisor, recommends and makes revisions to the ordinance as necessary for program and policy improvements.

• Responsible for the timely review and issuance of approval documents for stormwater management (construction and post-construction), coordination and timely performance of inspections, and investigations of compliance violations under the Chapter 26 ordinance.

• In collaboration with Code Enforcement, is responsible for the enforcement of Chapter 26 Ordinances relating to Stormwater Management and Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control.

• Meet with design engineers, contractors, landscapers and residents regarding administration of the Chapter 26 ordinance.

• Identifies and prioritizes public stormwater retrofits opportunities then collaborates with the Water Resources Engineering Team to develop projects which address stormwater quality/quantity improvement and combined sewer wet-weather mitigation goals or other regulatory requirements.

• Responsible for the inspection and maintenance of stormwater assets related to quality and quantity best management, including but not limited to: 

• catch basins

• outfalls

• stormwater mains

• storage tanks

• infiltration systems 

• stormwater treatment systems (ponds, gravel wetlands, bioretention etc.)

• pervious pavement systems

• Responsible for coordinating regular stormwater outfall inspection and monitoring, including fulfilling illicit discharge detection and elimination requirements.

• In collaboration with other Water Resources staff, leads the City's response to illicit discharges to the separate storm sewer system including reporting, monitoring and where appropriate, remediation and enforcement.

•  Administers and oversees the Stormwater Enterprise Fund annual budget; collaborates with the Division Director and the Director of Operations and Engineering on recommendations for annual budget and stormwater user fee rate setting.

• Review and make determinations regarding stormwater fee appeals and stormwater credit applications.

• In collaboration with the Director of Finance and Customer Care, make updates to the stormwater billing database.

• Train or schedule stormwater and erosion prevention and sediment control training for city departments, contractors and landscapers who work in Burlington.

• Collaborates with regional partners on Adopt-A-Drain and Blue residential evaluation and grant programs.

• In collaboration with the Policy and Programs Advisor, ensures the development and maintenance of outreach materials and outreach/public involvement programs and ensures the maintenance of a website and social media presence in coordination with the Public Information Manager and the Water Resources Customer Care team.

• Coordinate with other divisions and City departments, as appropriate, on execution of non-structural stormwater management programs including residential leaf pick up, street sweeping and other programs recommended under the City's Integrated Quality Plan.

• Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned program, service delivery methods, and procedures; identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends to the Director of Operations and Division Director. This includes developing and tracking metrics for assigned functions.

• Provide technical guidance and coordination with other Public Works programs in response to customer service requests related to drainage issues.

• In collaboration with the Policy and Programs Advisor, provides significant input into the application for and technical management of grants for stormwater programs and capital improvements. Depending on volume, may be required to directly administer grant funded projects/Represent the City at various public forums.

• Maintain accurate records and files.

Non-Essential Job Functions:

• Performs other duties as required.

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited educational institution with applicable coursework/degrees in Hydrology, Geography, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, and/or Environmental Policy with a minimum three (3) year of experience in implementation of a stormwater and/or combined sewer wet-weather management program or equivalent education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for the position required.

• Strong knowledge of and experience with erosion prevention and sediment control operations and post-construction stormwater management and with an emphasis on green stormwater infrastructure techniques, including the preparation and/or review of plans and the performance of field inspections to ensure compliance with plans required.

• Experience in developing and implementing watershed planning that includes implementation of both grey and green stormwater infrastructure and use of structural and non-structural best management practices required.

• Supervisory experience preferred.

• Experience with project management, including the development of project scopes, budgets, schedules, procurement and project construction oversight preferred.

• Knowledge and applied experience in stormwater design and watershed modeling with the use of appropriate computer software such as HydroCad or PCSWMM preferred.

• Working knowledge in the use and application of GIS, including asset inventories and asset management in an ArcGIS environment preferred.

• Experience with combined sewer systems and wet-weather mitigation strategies preferred.

• Knowledge of the working principles of Asset Management and experience with formal asset management planning and implementation (levels of service, asset inventories, condition assessments, inspections, risk assessments, life cycle costing and budgeting) for stormwater infrastructure preferred.

• Experience with utilities/roadway infrastructure in the public or private sector is preferred.

• Knowledge of methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of construction, and experience in stormwater drainage and roadway maintenance operations preferred.

• Ability to present public education programs.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively use computer equipment and related software including, but not limited to, competent in use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Publisher) and GIS (ArcGIS).

• Ability to occasionally work beyond normal hours, at night or weekends and to travel to various seminars and conferences for the benefit of the Department.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment within the limits of the position.

• Ability to communicate professionally and diplomatically with contractors and the public regarding the various projects under development and construction.

• Ability to handle various projects at the same time, work effectively under pressure and keep schedule on track.

• Ability to read, analyze and modify specifications and blueprints to ensure work complies with all contract specifications.

• Ability to establish and maintain good relations with his/her co-workers.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid State Driver's license required.

• Must be able to receive constructive criticism and react appropriately.

• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.

• Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

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