NPDES Coordinator

City of Snohomish Snohomish, WA Full-time Government Administration

Posted on January 10, 2025

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NPDES Coordinator

Salary $71,604.00 - $97,200.00 Annually

Location City of Snohomish

Job Type Full-Time

Job Number 2024-009

Department Public Works

Division Utilities

Opening Date 09/25/2024

Description

Review of Applications will be on going until position filled.

The compensation listed in this job posting is based on the State of Washington Pay Equity Act and includes all steps in the salary range including Longevity Pay (pay based on years of service with the City of Snohomish). Compensation is dependent on education & experience and new hires are typically not hired above Step 3.

Your job in the department is to . . . Coordinate the City’s National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater permit and Stormwater Management Programs (SWMP). Develop, implement, evaluate, support and report on multiple aspects of permit areas, including: stormwater and watershed planning and prioritization; public involvement and participation; public education and outreach; illicit discharge detection and elimination; controlling runoff from new development, redevelopment, and construction sites; pollution prevention; operation and maintenance for municipal operations; local source control and annual reporting requirements.

Your job also involves . . . Performing highly technical professional work requiring significant interaction with other City departments and divisions, local jurisdictions and state agencies. Additional responsibilities include water quality monitoring, performing technical inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with the NPDES permit, and reviewing, updating and monitoring operations and maintenance of the City’s stormwater management facilities. Ensures coordination within and between the City's Surface and Stormwater Management programs to protect and restore the physical, chemical, and biotic integrity of the water resources, promote ecologically sound stormwater practices, and foster healthy watershed stewardship.

Example of Duties

Tasks listed are intended to be descriptive and not restrictive. An employee in this classification may perform any of the tasks listed; however, these examples do not include all the tasks which an employee may be expected to perform.

For each function (Should not include much more than 10 functions), indicate the frequency each function is performed (D=Daily, W=Weekly, M=Monthly, Q=Quarterly, AN=As Needed).

Estimate the distribution of total working time on an annual basis using percentages of not less than 5%. Total percentage of time must add up to 100%.

Number of Job Functions: 8

Annual % of Time Frequency

NDPES Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit: Coordinates, implements, supports, tracks, evaluates, inspects and reports on the City's NDPES Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit. Develops, recommends, plans and implements related stormwater management programs and compliance activities including, but not limited to, permit renewal, annual reporting requirements and plan updates to ensure permit requirements are met. Researches, analyzes, interprets, and reports data for program development, project implementation, effectiveness monitoring and reporting requirements. Interprets new permit requirements, plans and develops programming and standards and coordinates with other City employees, departments, divisions, outside agencies and adjacent jurisdictions to successfully comply with the permit.	D	30%
Stormwater Compliance and Contract Management: Serves as project lead on stormwater management compliance projects. Researches, develops, designs, monitors and coordinates project priorities, timelines and deliverables. Provides tracking of the various elements of projects. Coordinates development and review of contracted work by preparing requests for proposals, bids, work orders and contracts. Troubleshoots with other City departments and contractors to revise project plans and timelines when issues arise. Refers more complex project staffing and budgetary issues to management staff.	W	20%
Short-range & Long-range planning: Provides leadership and support in the development and implementation of updates to the City’s Stormwater Comprehensive plans, watershed plans, long-range plans, program standards, assigned Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), and setting strategic direction of stormwater programs.	M	10%
Communication & Education: Serves as a resource for other City departments and divisions by providing technical and professional level direction and guidance related to surface water management, regulations, design and maintenance. Develops, coordinates and conducts presentations and trainings to City employees, outside agencies and interest groups, regional NPDES coordinator groups in support of stormwater management program and NPDES permit needs. Provides support to management for presentations to City Council; may conduct presentations as assigned. Establishes effective working relationships with other City departments, local jurisdictions, and state agencies to ensure the City meets regulatory requirements under the NPDES permit. Responds to inquiries related to the City’s stormwater management program and its’ NPDES permit. Attends meetings, seminars and training sessions to maintain current knowledge of environmental regulations, and NPDES permit requirements and participates in regional NPDES coordination meetings.	AN	5%
Reporting & Grants: Develops and maintains record keeping systems and databases. Creates customized reports from various databases and applications using multiple delivery methods. Prepares grant applications and participates in administration related to water quality and environmental conservation including, but not limited to, reimbursement requests and periodic progress reporting as assigned.	Q	5%
Field Work: Conducts studies and assists with monitoring activities and field data collection including water quality sampling demonstrating TMDL and other permit compliance as assigned.	W	20%
Customer Service & Interdepartmental Collaboration Responds to internal, external and public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner. Works with other departments as needed.	AN	5%
Engineering Department Support Provides support to staff by means of cross-training in different areas to back up other division positions. May provide support during emergency events.	AN	5%

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

1 - Little or no supervisor responsibility for work of others

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education Level

1 - High School Diploma/GED

Specifics: NA

Minimum Experience Level

One year

Specifics: in a stormwater management program or similar, including experience in reporting and record keeping.

Substitution Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.

Certifications

Certification(s) required

Specifics: Ability to obtain Stormwater Management and Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) certificates within one year of placement into this position.

Driver’s License

Washington State Driver's License required

Specifics: NA

Other Licenses

None required

Specifics: NA.

Desirable Qualifications: Experience in record keeping, data analysis, and data reporting. Demonstrated knowledge of the federal Clean Water Act, National Pollution Discharge Elimination System, Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater permit (NPDES permit), and the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington. Additional coursework or experience in water quality, environmental science, biology, chemistry, low impact development stormwater management, geographic information system, computer aided drafting, and standard sampling and laboratory practices preferred.

Supplemental Information

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The required knowledge, skills and/or abilities are listed below:

Knowledge of:

Stormwater engineering principles, practices, and methods, including but not limited to storm and surface water management, storm drainage systems, and Best Management Practices.
The City of Snohomish’s Municipal Code, Surface and Stormwater Utility, and Comprehensive Plan.
Water resources planning, ecosystem functions, water chemistry, and physical and biological sciences.
Applicable local, state and federal regulations, codes and manuals pertaining to management principles and practices relating to stormwater, water quality, including the Total Maximum Daily Load process and the Washington State Department of Ecology's Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington and the Federal Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit.
Procedures for response to hazardous spills and water resource emergencies.

Skill or ability to:

Have project management skills, including planning, organizing, evaluating, and analyzing problems and implementation plans.
In mathematical, statistical, and engineering computations.
Read, understand, and interpret technical documents, such as manuals, design standards and specifications, and regulations.
Comprehend, interpret, apply and explain federal, state, and city rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures related to surface and stormwater management.
Apply technical knowledge and expertise and make recommendations to management about the City's stormwater management program.
Effectively update and maintain records using related recordkeeping systems.
Convey information, ideas, and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors, colleagues, and individuals, inside and outside the City, using language and a format the audience will best understand.
Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (e.g., word processing, texts, emails, spreadsheets, department-specific software).
Effectively relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the City. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and working to maintain constructive working relationships.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Show up to work on time, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures. Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Job Conditions: All staff positions at the City are required to be available to report to work during off hours in case of emergency and perform duties as assigned.

Work Location: City of Snohomish

Travel: Within the City or to nearby cities to perform listed functions and includes functions such as, water samples, working with community members, presentations, and trainings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Environment: Work is performed in an office setting and outdoors near streams and stormwater facilities such as ponds and vaults. Position requires the physical dexterity to walk long distances over uneven terrain and steep slopes during wet, inclement weather. Employee is regularly exposed to construction, noise, fumes, traffic and typical environmental hazards. Position is required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow standard safety practices.

Physical: Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in an office setting; walk, stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; operate office equipment including use of a computer keyboard; to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; light lifting and carrying; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Agency: City of Snohomish

Address: 116 Union Avenue

Snohomish, Washington, 98291

Phone: 1-360-282-3155

Website: http://www.snohomishwa.gov

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