Stormwater Development & Environmental Manager
Salary
$88,975.00 Annually
Location
14 Interchange Drive, GA
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
2502187
Department
Stormwater Management
Opening Date
02/25/2025
Closing Date
3/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Purpose
This position manages the design, review, and construction of stormwater infrastructure, engineering improvement projects, and infrastructure asset inventory, and maintains updates to City Standards/Policies and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Essential Job Functions:
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals; recruits, interviews, hires, and appoints staff.
Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors the status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
Review design documents for compliance with city stormwater standards; participate in design review meetings with owner’s representatives and engineers; enter design review comments into a city tracking system; conduct field inspections.
Manages the stormwater infrastructure capital improvement projects program; develops and reviews stormwater models and studies for project planning and implementation; develops and reviews construction documents; develops policies and standards for project management.
Manages the stormwater infrastructure capital improvement projects program; develops and reviews stormwater models and studies for project planning and implementation; develops and reviews construction documents; develops policies and standards for project management
Oversees the city’s program for compliance with state-issued stormwater permits; ensures preparation of required documents; updates and maintains computerized project management tracking system.
Reviews and updates stormwater management ordinances, standard construction specifications, and details, and provides input towards improved erosion and sediment control ordinances, and flood zone ordinances.
Coordinates responses regarding issues of non-compliance with stormwater ordinances and ensures required corrective actions.
Develops operating budgets for capital improvement programs and environmental/regulatory work programs.
Generates design standards and regulations for the development of stormwater systems to be sustainable and resilient to future growth and climate change while promoting environmental quality.
Develops and maintains environmental management systems for the Water Resources Department to ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
Manages stormwater data collection, inspections, and compliance reporting using integrated Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software.
Educates city employees and the public concerning stormwater quality and pollution prevention.
Serves in Critical Workforce for the Department, requiring service during disasters, weather events such as tropical storms or hurricanes, etc., in a support role at the Critical Workforce Shelter or other assigned locations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; with four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in civil engineering, engineering design, project management, and environmental compliance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission - Level II Certified Design Professional and American Society of Floodplain Managers – Certified Floodplain Manager licensure preferred.
Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Georgia or obtain registration within six (6) months of employment.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 0800 - 1700
Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post-offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
Additional Information
Knowledge of city budgetary and purchasing procedures.
Knowledge of city personnel policy.
Knowledge and skills associated with heavy civil construction project management
Knowledge of sediment and erosion control, stormwater best management practices, and stormwater treatment technology.
Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
Skill in developing short- and long-range plans.
Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
Skill in human resource management.
Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.
Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment.
Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
MINIMUM STANDARDS:
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Stormwater Management Director assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include Georgia NPDES regulations, city, state, and federal codes, and Savannah ordinances. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of varied management duties. Strict regulations contribute to the complexity of the position.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to administer the capital improvement program, environmental, compliance activities, and inventory of infrastructure assets of the Stormwater Management Department. Successful performance in this position results in drainage infrastructure improvements and enforcement of regulations that protect the health, safety, and welfare of citizens.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, elected and appointed officials, engineers, consultants, developers, state and federal regulatory agents, and members of the general public.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, motivate personnel, provide services, resolve problems, justify decisions, and negotiate and settle matters.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects and distinguishes between shades of color.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, where the employee may be exposed to occasional cold or inclement weather.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This position has direct supervision over Senior Civil Engineers, , Civil Engineer, and Construction Inspectors.
Employer:
City of Savannah
Address
5515 Abercorn Street
Savannah, Georgia, 31406
Phone
912-651-6484
Website
http://www.savannahga.gov
3/18/2025