What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stormwater Compliance Supervisor position at CITY OF WACO, TEXAS?
Stormwater Compliance Supervisor
Full Time
Administrative Analysis and Research
Clerical and Administrative Support
Regulatory and Licensing
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Minimum Starting Salary: $80,000.00 per year
The City of Waco Seeks:
The City of Waco is seeking a dedicated and experienced Stormwater Compliance Supervisor to oversee the City’s stormwater management program to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role plans, coordinates, and directs stormwater inspections, public education, and enforcement activities to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff and protect surface water quality.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, engineering or a related field and 5 years’ experience in stormwater management, environmental compliance, water quality, or a related field, including at least two years in a supervisory or lead role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
- Certification as a Certified Stormwater Manager (CSM), Certified Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Specialist (CMS4S), or similar Professional credential preferred.
- Training or certification in illicit discharge detection, spill response, or industrial stormwater inspections preferred.
- Experience with preparing annual MS4 reports and coordinating with regulatory agencies preferred.
Position Description:
The Stormwater Supervisor, working within the Compliance Division of Infrastructure Services, oversees the City's stormwater management program to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit. This position plans, coordinates, and directs stormwater inspection, monitoring, public education, and enforcement activities to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff and protect surface water quality. The Stormwater Supervisor provides technical guidance to staff, manages program resources, maintains accurate records, and ensures timely reporting to regulatory agencies. The role requires frequent collaboration with internal departments, contractors, and the public, as well as oversight of field activities to ensure consistent application of City policies and permit requirements.
Essential Functions:
- Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of stormwater program staff engaged in industrial facility inspections, municipal facility inspections, MS4 sampling, illicit discharge investigations, enforcement, and public outreach.
- Oversees implementation of all Minimum Control Measures (MCMs) required under the City’s MS4 permit and coordinates with Development Services and Engineering for construction site runoff control activities.
- Coordinates stormwater monitoring activities, reviews data, and ensures sampling and analysis are performed in accordance with approved methods and permit requirements.
- Develops and maintains stormwater program policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines to ensure consistent and effective implementation.
- Reviews inspection reports, enforcement actions, and case files for accuracy and completeness, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution of noncompliance issues.
- Prepares technical reports, annual MS4 reports, and other documentation required by regulatory agencies, ensuring timely submittals.
- Monitors federal, state, and local regulatory developments related to stormwater management, evaluates potential impacts to City operations, and recommends program adjustments to maintain compliance.
- Provides training, technical support, and guidance to staff, contractors, and the public on stormwater regulations, best management practices, and pollution prevention measures.
- Collaborates with other City departments and external agencies to address stormwater-related issues and coordinate environmental compliance activities.
- Manages program budgets, equipment, and resources, recommending purchases and monitoring expenditures.
- Responds to spills, complaints, and other stormwater-related incidents, coordinating corrective actions and enforcement as necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support the City’s environmental compliance and stormwater management objectives.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff, maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information
- Lives the City of Waco Values: equity & inclusion, excellence & innovation, integrity, people, and teamwork.
The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.
Why Work For Waco:
- Meaningful and challenging work
- Make a difference and improve communities
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Longevity Pay
- And More!
- Chance to do work you are passionate about
- Desire to give back
City of Waco
Waco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County.
Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College.
The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more.
Governance and Organization
Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge.
The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million.
The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations.
The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing.
With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.
Salary : $80,000
