JOB SUMMARY
The Environmental Manager (MS4) leads in the execution and administration of Town’s NPDES/MS4 Program as related to compliance with Federal and state regulations. The Environmental Manager maintain a working knowledge of environmental industry standards, and all aspects of Town environmental related programs.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Leads the NPDES Program for the Town including, but not limited to, the six minimum control measures.
Advocates, develops, and implements new stormwater programs to reduce non-point source pollution and the preservation of natural resources within the Town planning area.
Leads in the coordination between inter-agency department to ensure Good Housekeeping MCM6 measures are satisfied.
Coordinates with and educates staff in other Town departments regarding NPDES, MS4 and environmental regulatory program elements.
Assists engineering staff to ensure new development compliance with all state and local water quality regulations.
Supervises and directs NPDES Coordinator and SWPPP Inspectors with inspection scheduling and operations.
Reviews information regarding MS4 program operational and functional issues.
Schedules, dispatches and reviews calls entered into the department’s database.
Investigates calls and inspects drainage systems.
Investigates clearing and grading, tree removal and buffer violations.
Administers enforcement procedures where such violations exist and follows up on violations until resolution has been reached.
Attends court hearings and testifies concerning violations of the associated codes, represents the Town’s position in Municipal Court, and issues summons as required.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with local, county, state and federal agency staff.
Assists in preparation of legal documents, ordinances, programs and department policies.
Assists Engineering and Environmental Division Deputy Director in development and recommendations of technical, regulatory, and policy actions for MS4 operations.
Analyzes raw and trend data, compiles reports and develops reporting methods for use in developing programs or policies.
Assists with the development of stormwater operating and capital budgets.
Writes grant packages and other funding opportunities.
Completes timely and accurate reports.
Coordinates and conducts efforts with partner programs.
Serves on special committees related to Town and stormwater policies and programs.
Participates in event response and recovery operations as needed.
Performs other duties as required
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
Associates degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field and three (3) years prior work experience.
Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid South Carolina Driver’s License
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and standards;
Knowledge of town legal and procurement procedures and practices;
Knowledge of applicable occupational hazards and safety precautions;
Knowledge of water quality and basic stormwater hydrology;
Skill in verbal and written communication;
Skill in the use of specialized software and database management programs;
Skill in analyzing complex problems and developing realistic and workable solutions, and implementing them;
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a detailed and accurate manner;
Ability to plan and execute complex operations and activities;
Ability to deal with members of the public, staff, and elected bodies in a tactful manner;
Ability to read, analyze, interpret and apply regulations to Town activities;
Ability to read, interpret, and communicate complex or technical concepts to the public and professionals;
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other departments, other agencies, contractors, and the public;
Ability to learn new systems and programs in a fast-paced environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, usage of computers and reading.
This position requires substantial repetitive motion of wrists, hands, and fingers. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, grasp or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee consistently maintains balance either sitting, standing or walking and is occasionally required to stoop or crouch. The employee may occasionally push, pull or lift and move objects up to 10 pounds.
The work requires some agility and physical strength, such as moving in or about construction sites or over rough terrain or standing or walking most of the work period. Occasionally, work may require lifting heavy objects and carrying them (up to 50 lbs.). There may be need to stretch and reach to retrieve materials. Usually, the work does not require extended physical effort over a significant portion of the workday.
Travel, particularly during adverse weather conditions and troublesome road conditions and, at times, during the evening is required.
COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:
The work requires the following mental abilities to perform critical tasks:
Work pace - varies
Verbal interactions - constantly
People skills - more than basic (more than simple communication with others)
Problem solving – more than once per day
Working with the general public
Working around crowds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment involves everyday discomforts typical of offices, with occasional exposure to outside elements for special inspections, events, or activities. Noise or physical surroundings may be distracting, but conditions are generally not unpleasant. Work may also involve occasional mental stress, such as completing several unrelated tasks within a relatively short period of time.
Some travel is required. Employee will be required to work beyond normal business hours in response to natural disasters, emergencies, Town special events, or to attend evening meetings.
