Stormwater Division Administrator

About the role

The purpose of this job is to administer, manage and coordinate the operations of the Stormwater Division. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: planning, designing, scheduling, reviewing and managing assigned Transportation and Public Works projects; preparing/approving division budgets; coordinating and supervising division personnel and activities; approving purchase requests; administering ordinances; and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, supervises and evaluates assigned personnel;
• Handles employee concerns;
• Directs work assignments;
• Completes employee performance appraisals;
• Recommends disciplinary action when required.

• Oversees day-to-day operations of Athens-Clarke County Stormwater Management Program elements and assigned staff including: land development’s plans review, permitting, inspection, right-of-way acceptance and record keeping, stormwater education staff, utility & billing, and inventory and inspection of stormwater infrastructure.
• Administers and ensures regulatory compliance of the County's NPDES Phase II MS4 permit, including plan development, documentation, and annual reporting to GAEPD.
• Develops recommendations for standards of stormwater land development best management practices and administers periodic updates of departmental technical standards in coordination with other Departments and Division Administrators.
• Administers erosion control, floodplain, and stormwater ordinances, and serves as the Point in Charge for Athens-Clarke County Unified Government’s Local Issuing Authority.
• Responds to citizen/commission requests and complaints, including development of agenda items, presentations, ordinance creation and/or modification, and other correspondence as necessary.
• Oversee the Stormwater Utility operations including audits, adjustment requests, credit applications, and collections activities.
• Direct the County's Watershed Management Program elements during field activities, water quality data analysis, and watershed management plan development.
• Conducts and/or reviews modeling, planning, and engineering studies in support of capital projects and land development plans reviews, and provides technical support during plan reviews; prepares reports detailing findings and concluding recommendations; and reviews and verifies engineering calculations and analysis submitted by consultant engineers or internal engineering technicians.
• Attends division and department meetings to project, plan, design, assess funding, and schedule projects.
• Prepares, reviews and approves studies, plans, and reports.
• Prepares and submits the division's annual budget.
• Approves purchasing requests and payroll.
• Prepares division project schedules.
• Reviews and approves personnel actions.
• Prepares project status reports and presentations.
• Performs Other Related Duties As Required.

Requirements

• May be required to work on religious holidays.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Must work cooperatively with others.
• When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related discipline with five years of experience in public works administration and the planning, design, construction and maintenance of stormwater management systems or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Three Years Of Supervisory Experience Is Required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Certification as a Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Level 1A required.

Skills

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County and the operations and functions of the Transportation & Public Works Department.
• Knowledge of management, human resource management/personnel, financial and civil engineering practices, policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.
• Knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job.
• Knowledge of the use of computers for hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and various computer software programs relevant to the position.
• Ability to develop and administer policies, procedures, plans and activities and to monitor the performance of subordinates against measured established goals.
• Ability to develop and administer operations and staff plans and objectives for the expedience and effectiveness of specific duties of the position.
• Ability to develop and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates, management, employees, members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the county as they relate to the Public Works Department.
• Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in managing subordinates including the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.
• Ability to handle required calculations using statistical calculations.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret personnel and financial reports and related materials.

Benefits

Benefits include a comprehensive set of benefits, a well established culture of wellness, and a secure retirement that set us apart as a stable Employer of Choice where you can serve and make a difference in the community.

For more information on benefits, visit http://www.accgov.com/434/Benefits.