Supervisor, Engineering and Environmental Compliance

SAFETY/SECURITY SENSITIVE DESIGNATION & JOB OBJECTIVE

This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

JOB OBJECTIVE: Performs engineering and administrative duties associated with the City’s compliance activities mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); reviews civil plans of proposed subdivisions and commercial developments to ensure compliance with all applicable master plans, manuals and ordinances.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the NPDES Stormwater Management and Floodplain Administration Programs; consults with, and relates information to, City employees, consulting engineers, contractors, and state and federal agencies.
• Reviews plans and plats submitted by consulting engineers for proposed subdivisions and commercial developments to determine compliance and the most feasible approach to applicable master plans and ordinances related to streets, drainage, and stormwater detention; notifies engineers, architects, or developers of required modifications for conformance.
• Receives and responds to citizen complaints regarding illicit discharges and the drainage systems, including investigation, reporting and enforcement actions; prepares necessary documentation of activities.
• Researches federal and state regulations pertaining to NPDES and NFIP and recommends policies, procedures and actions pertinent to eliminating specific problems or implementing portions of the stormwater permit management programs.
• Reviews plans for floodplain development and major land alteration projects to assure compliance with specifications, regulations, and ordinances; maintains the mandated documentation and reports.
• Inspects floodplain development and major land alteration projects during construction to assure compliance with applicable regulations and specifications.
• Prepares material for and makes presentations to City officials, City boards, and commissions regarding specific projects as assigned, including stormwater ordinance revisions, Phase I environmental audits, annual NPDES compliance reports and interim reports relating to environmental permits.
• Performs special engineering studies as assigned such as review of specific ordinances related to street and drainage systems, land alteration and NPDES stormwater permit compliance.
• Composes correspondence to engineers and consultants related to proposed development, such as plan approvals, permitting requirements, inspection findings, enforcement and remedial requirements.
• Prepares regular and special reports, for use by the Director of Planning and Development, including status updates on past and current development projects for court purposes; provides engineering comments for Planning Commission agenda items; attends Planning Commission and City Directors meetings as needed to present special items; and testify in court as required.
• Serves as Floodplain Administrator by maintaining records of floodplain development permits and by completing the activities required under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); reports to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, amends floodplain maps; reports violations to appropriate state and federal agencies.
• Coordinates the flood insurance Community Rating System by preparing, maintaining, and processing records necessary for annual re-certification and by preparation of the annual Repetitive Loss Plan.
• Recommends activities and programs needed to comply with the NPDES program applicable to the municipal separate storm sewer system; represents the City in related meetings with the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ); performs annual reporting requirements associated with the NPDES permit for the municipal separate storm sewer system.
• Advises the Director of Public Works on land alteration regulations necessary to achieve and/or maintain compliance with the NPDES regulations; develops regulatory manuals and handouts as necessary.
• Collects and processes stormwater discharge samples.
• Performs and/or supervises the issuance of excavation permits to ensure compliance with the land alteration regulations on major project sites.
• Conducts aerial photography using an unmanned aerial system (drone) to support project documentation and analysis; performs aerial-assisted and on-site final inspections of large-scale projects and subdivisions to verify compliance with approved plans, codes, ordinances, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Engineering Specialists.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, one (1) year of experience in Civil Engineering including experience in floodplain management or National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) compliance experience or related area, and one (1) year of supervisory experience. Preferred ability to speak fluently in both English and Spanish. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess registration as an Engineer Intern (EI) before employment; must possess registration in the State of Arkansas as an Engineer Intern (EI) before employment; must maintain registration for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must possess certification as a Flood Plain Manager in the State of Arkansas within one (1) year of employment; must maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must possess International Code Council (ICC) certifications (B3) in the State of Arkansas within one (1) year of employment; must maintain certifications for the duration of employment in this position.

DISCLAIMER:
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Application Requirements

• Online applications through NeoGov only
• Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically, failure to fully answer all supplemental questions may result in failure of the application.
• Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
• List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
• All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.
• You may check your inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
• Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.

Pay: $58,592.00 - $90,231.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Work Location: In person

Salary : $58,592 - $90,231