Stormwater Manager

The Town of Hudson seeks qualified applicants to serve as Stormwater Manager. The position will be responsible for completing tasks necessary to maintain the Town's compliance with NPDES, MS4 and related permits. Applicant must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to act independently. This is a full-time 37.5 hours Non-Union position with an annual salary range of $79,089 - $104,075. Communications skills are essential, including an ability to relate in a polite and professional manner with the public, other employees, and officials of other governmental units.

Distinguishing Characteristics: 

Under the general supervision of the Public Works Director, the Stormwater Manager will be responsible for completing tasks necessary to maintain the Town's compliance with NPDES, MS4 and other storm water related permits. This position will assist with a variety of project management tasks, data collection, data management and reporting in a variety of areas. May supervise lower level staff when necessary.

The ideal candidate will have working experience in: implementing stormwater management plans and programs; developing outreach campaigns and materials; developing and conducting special studies and investigations; analyzing and interpreting data; review and commenting on proposed permits and regulations; providing staff training, preparing and monitoring program budgets.

Examples of Work: The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrations of the type of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Regulations: involved in planning; permitting; grants; program and project coordination and implementation; routine maintenance; emergency operations and other essential task related to the NPDES Regulation, drainage projects, developing and implementing stormwater and Inflow/Infiltration solutions plans and programs, and other task as assigned;
• Serves as the point-of-contact with permitting agencies, representatives of surrounding communities, regional committees, regional groups
• Responsible for policy development and implementation as well as the oversight, management, and supervision of the Town’s Stormwater Rules & Regulations and By-Laws.
• Implements and Manages the Town of Hudson’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System(MS4) program and all associated permits
• Remains current on Federal, State and Local environmental and sewer regulations;
• Prepares plans, specifications and designs for drainage and flood control improvements, inflow/infiltration improvements and other related tasks
• Assists in the development of capital improvement programs; prepares applications for permits, grants, reimbursements; and other documentation as required;
• Identifies and investigates flooding, storm water runoff and street drainage problems and complaints, and prepares and coordinates designs for improvements;
• Prepares cost and material estimates;
• Performs technical reviews and prepares and analyzes reports on specialized engineering areas, such as drainage and sewer system operations; and
• May be required to participate in night meetings and/or weekend outreach.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management, Natural Resources, Public Administration or related field.
• Familiarity with ArcMap (GIS – Esri Products) and AutoCAD is preferable.
• Certified Stormwater Inspector or ability to obtain within 6 months required. Engineer in training certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of increasing responsible experience in the area of stormwater management or a related environmental program.
• Knowledge of state and federal standards for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program
• Ability to implement comprehensive programs and projects, as well as establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private officials at all levels, coworkers, citizen groups, and the general public.
• Ability to plan, schedule, assign, coordinate and monitor the work of professional, technical and construction staff; interpret administrative guidelines and apply them to the work situation; properly operate monitoring, sampling and basic water quality equipment; collect, compile and analyze complex information; and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including preparation and delivery of public presentations.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency with computers and computer software.
• Must obtain APW A Stormwater Manager Certification (CSM) within two (2) years, and APW A Public Infrastructure Inspector Certification (CPII) within two (2) years, of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license during the course of employment.

Work Environment: 

• Work is both inside and outside and may occur in poor weather conditions.
• Walking or standing for an extended period of times may be required.
• Field visits, at a minimum, may encounter slippery or uneven surfaces or be exposed to noise, dust and/or traffic during tasks such as culvert assessments, outfall sampling etc.
• Must be available to respond to emergency situations.

Miscellaneous Information

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The Town of Hudson is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. The Town of Hudson does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Town of Hudson encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.