Watershed Management Specialist (Watershed)

Job Skills / Requirements

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, performs work activities related to permitting (except boats), buffer management, watershed outreach and related programs. Performs other related duties to include preparing related correspondence, maintaining data/data bases, analyzing trends in compliance, preparing information for classification, permitting and enforcement activities, participates in outreach programs as directed. Reports to the Watershed Management Coordinator.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBIITIES

1.      Ensures the protection of water quality of the system by administering the Spartanburg Water System Policies and Procedures for Use of Water Supply Reservoirs for Lake Bowen, Lake Blalock, and Municipal Reservoir #1. Conducts all aspects of the land permitting programs (dock, shoreline stabilization, vegetation, etc.) Monitors/inspects the buffer and other sites to ensure compliance with the Policies and Procedures, regulations of SWS, local, State, and Federal laws as appropriate. Inspects activities within the buffer and on the reservoirs for adequacy, operation and compliance with applicable permits and regulations.

2.      Investigates complaints from industrial users, other customers, and the public.

3.      Operates the PIMS system for issuing permits and helps maintain accurate and complete records.

4.      Collects various operational, process, discharge, and environmental information for use in classification, permitting, and enforcement actions.

5.      Provides technical support to operations and maintenance groups in solving problems at SWS treatment facilities.

6.      Participates in inspection of buffer lands and associated corrective actions.

7.      . Provides assistance with and participates in various departmental activities; provides input to the development of the annual department budget; attends meetings and presents information related to watershed management issues.

8.      Prepares Letters of Violation, Administrative Orders, and other enforcement related correspondence, as directed by the Watershed Management Coordinator.

9.      Reviews engineering reports, plans, specifications, planting plans, etc., for potential new and existing customers applying for permits and/or existing customers requesting approval to alter permits.

10.  Receives, reviews, prepares, and processes various forms and documents as directed by the Watershed Management Coordinator.ups and individuals to include senior management, department managers, supervisors, federal regulators, state regulators, state SWS engineer, SWS legal counsel, vendors, consultants, contractors, etc.

11.  Operates a variety of machinery and related equipment to include a computer, samplers, oxygen meter, spectrophotometer, boats, GPS equipment, camera, turbidimeter, etc.

12.    Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering or an equivalent scientific area with a minimum of one year experience dealing with a Watershed Management program; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid driver's license and be certified in American Red Cross Adult/Child/Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED within 6 months of employment.

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan