Stormwater Program Manager

Shelbyville Public Works Department | Shelbyville, KY

Date Posted: 2/21/2025 8:53:12 AM

Description:

The City of Shelbyville’s Public Works Department is accepting applications for a full-time stormwater program manager.

General Duties: This position is supervised by the city engineer/public works director, and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: the oversight, management, and implementation of the city’s National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Municipal compliance program; serving as the point of contact for the Kentucky Division of Water on the city’s stormwater program and the city’s Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination program; coordinating the city’s role in spill responses and assisting with emergency operations and roadway traffic control in the event of flooding, storms, or downed debris; operating and maintaining all city stormwater facilities; coordinating and participating in the development and updating of short-range and long-range storm water capital improvement projects; supervising the stormwater/engineering technician(s) and engineering/GIS technician(s) to provide inspections and examine stormwater infrastructure; assisting with ice and snow removal on roads and sidewalks; developing and conducting water quality educational presentations; assisting in the preparation of grants related to water quality and environmental conservation; and performing a variety of other office-related functions.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental science/studies, civil engineering, geography, biology; or any combination of relevant education, training, and experience which would demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities listed.
• Four years of prior experience in a municipal or related public works or stormwater environmental department; or five years of prior experience in the private sector providing expertise to municipalities in the implementation of either the NPDES Phase I or Phase II programs.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of technical drafting skills, practices, and methods including but not limited to storm drainage systems, streets, and erosion/sediment control; knowledge of NPDES Phase I or II Municipal Stormwater permit requirements; knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of permit processing and engineering plan review; knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations relating to stormwater design, environmental practice, Best Management Practices (BMPs), NPDES, water quality standards, and critical area protection; knowledge of erosion and sediment control BMPs for construction projects; knowledge of Low Impact Development (LID) methods relating to stormwater water quality designs; knowledge of general computer applications, stormwater software computer aided drafting and design software, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS); possession of strong analytical abilities relating to stormwater infrastructure design, construction, and mitigation; the ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans and designs; the ability to review engineering computations related to design of stormwater conveyance, water quality, and research and development facilities; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to use Microsoft office software; the ability to solve problems and work as a part of a team; the ability to represent the city in a highly professional manner; and the ability to be available during off hours in case of emergency.

Salary Information: $75,400 - $94,225, based on education and experience. Excellent benefit package
Application Deadline: 02/24/2025

Applications can be obtained at City Hall (315 Washington St., Shelbyville, KY) or downloaded on our website at www.shelbyvillekentucky.com. Applications and any other supporting documentation to demonstrate qualifications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 20. A resume will not substitute for a complete, signed applications. Call (502) 633-1094 for questions. E. O. E. / A. D. A.

Jennifer Herrell
City Engineer/Public Works Director
787 Kentucky Street