Position Summary: Under the direction of the Project Development Manager, this position coordinates the city’s Stormwater Utility, programs all work to comply with the city’s NPDES Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit requirements, and programs all work necessary to maintain the land and landscaping assets of the city.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This position requires substantial independent judgment; and is responsible for supervising several programs and coordinating work with the Street Manager.

Job Location / Working Conditions:
Normal office environment
High noise environment
Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements
Alternative work schedules
Exposure to moving machinery
Exposure to chemicals
Requires protective devices
Occasionally required to work outdoors in inclement weather
conditions and in heavy traffic.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Manages the Stormwater Utility program for the city.
2. Prepares an annual Stormwater work plan that plans, budgets, and schedules all stormwater work necessary to keep them in an acceptable level of functionality. The work plan shall identify all resources necessary to implement the plan.
3. Coordinates the work to keep the city in compliance with the NPDES Phase II regulations.
4. Maintains and updates the NPDES Geographic Information Systems (GIS) database for all stormwater facilities for tracking maintenance and system mapping.
5. Maintains and updates the database for all land requiring landscape functions owned by the city.
6. Prepares an annual Landscaping work plan that plans, budgets, and schedules all landscaping work necessary to keep them in an acceptable level of appearance. The work plan shall identify all resources necessary to implement the plan.
7. Corresponds with other agencies, consultants, stakeholders, and contractors regarding the Stormwater Utility, the NPDES program, and landscaping planning as necessary. Ensures accurate and up to date information relevant to these functions.
8. Responsible for the planning, prioritizing, designing, and inspecting Stormwater Utility projects, NPDES projects, and landscaping projects. This includes the coordination of any necessary consultant work.
9. Coordinates with the Street Manager to have maintenance staff perform all maintenance work required by the city’s NPDES permit, the stormwater work plan, and the landscaping work plan.
10. Investigates technical problems and conducts research and data gathering required for Stormwater Utility issues, NPDES issues, and landscaping issues.
11. Responds to inquiries and complaints regarding quality and level of services to provide assistance and resolution within the areas of responsibilities.

Additional Functions as needed:
12. Performs other related duties as assigned

For full job description see the following link: Natural Resource Specialist