Stormwater Administrator

Great Benefits: Retirement Pension, Health Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance. 401K, 457, Annual and Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays and more! 

The City of Morganton, North Carolina is looking for a self-motivated person to join the team in a newly created position of Stormwater Administrator.  Morganton is a city of 17,000 located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with a track record of innovation, creativity, positive results, and a progressive mindset.  This position is responsible for developing and administering the stormwater management program and ensuring compliance with the City’s National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase 2 MS4 permit requirements.

Position Highlights:

• Develops, implements, and manages programs required for compliance under NPDES Phase 2 MS4 Stormwater Regulations.
• Conducts inspections of stormwater infrastructure and stream networks, including water sampling, to determine outfall locations, identify sources of illicit discharges, code violations, and stormwater control measure (SCM) compliance.
• Enforces the City Stormwater/Watershed Ordinances; issues violation warning notices and noncompliance fines.
• Develops, implements, and conducts public education, community outreach programs, and training and educational workshops for property owners, contractors, engineers, developers, and City employees.
• Assists in developing new procedures and programs necessary to comply with changes and updates of the NPDES Phase 2 MS4 Permit requirements.
• Responds to public inquiries and investigates complaints related to environmental regulatory requirements, flooding and Stormwater/Watershed Ordinance violations.

Work involves providing technical guidance with considerable contact with the public and regulatory agencies on issues requiring judgment, firmness, customer service, negotiation and tact. The ability to multi-task is essential.

Desired education and experience includes: a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geography, Biology, Geology, or similar related field; two (2) to four (4) years of progressively responsible professional stormwater experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in stormwater planning.  Stormwater control measure (SCM) Inspection and Maintenance Certification is required or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.  Must possess a valid NC driver’s license. 

If you are interested in discussing the position further, please complete an application at https://www.morgantonnc.gov/jobs   Pay range is $48,322 - $72,483, with starting salary dependent on experience. Open until filled. EOE