Stormwater Manager

About the role

The Town of Leesburg is seeking an experienced Stormwater Manager to lead and manage their comprehensive stormwater management program. This role requires a strong background in stormwater management, MS-4 permitting, and managerial/supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing staff, consultant resources, and contracts
• Promoting stormwater activities through public education, outreach, code compliance and enforcement
• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Performing a variety of engineering, technical, managerial, supervisory, and administrative responsibilities related to planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and continually improving the Town’s stormwater management program
• Developing and administering a stormwater utility
• Developing and implementing stormwater management plans
• Providing technical support to the public and stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science/Management or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) certifications to include Stormwater Management Combined Administrator
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in storm water management, MS-4 permitting
• Minimum of three (3) years of managerial/supervisory experience
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering/Management, Environmental Management, Business Administration or a related field
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia
• Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) certifications to include, the Dual Combined Administrator (DCA)
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in storm water management, MS-4 permitting
• Minimum of four (4) years of managerial/supervisory experience
• Experience developing and administering a stormwater utility

Skills

• Independent judgement
• Professional engineering judgement
• Technical civil engineering experience in the fields of stormwater management design, inspection, maintenance, and flood control
• Leadership and management skills
• Public education and outreach skills
• Code compliance and enforcement skills
• Environmental regulation compliance skills
• Stormwater management planning and implementation skills
• Technical support skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Affordable health insurance coverage
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System
• An optional 457(b) retirement plan with a Town matching contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Membership to the Town's full-service recreation center
• An optional payroll Roth IRA
• Generous paid time off

Pay

Compensation is competitive and will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and will be determined based on the needs of the department and the individual’s qualifications.