Stormwater Superintendent

About the role

The primary responsibility of this position is to supervise personnel and equipment engaged in the construction and maintenance of the City's storm water infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing and implementing street and stormwater construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects.
• Aid in developing and recommending specifications for equipment, construction materials, and services.
• Supervise and inspect completed projects by contractors.
• Coordinate grading and drainage inspection, erosion and sediment control plans and public improvement plans.
• Manage and enforce safety plan by inspecting and issuing required safety equipment, documents, and mentor staff on corresponding subjects.
• Operate flood gates and operating valves.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide technical construction project assistance.
• Manage operational planning, budget oversight, procurement coordination, and preventive maintenance scheduling.
• Prepare cost estimates, monitor expenditures, evaluate contractor proposals, and ensure compliance with procurement and operational requirements.
• Serve as a liaison for operational communication, address customer concerns, support public education on stormwater and erosion control practices, and provide on-site leadership to ensure projects and maintenance activities are completed efficiently and in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with public safety agencies during emergency situations.
• Supervise assigned staff.

Requirements

• A High School diploma or GED or higher and seven (7) years of street, flood control, or storm water construction and/or field operations experience, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• A valid Texas Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or equivalent from another state by time of application.
• A Certified Floodplain Manager required within one (1) year of appointment.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: A High School diploma or GED or higher and seven (7) years of street, flood control, or storm water construction and/or field operations experience, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or equivalent from another state by time of application. Certified Floodplain Manager required within one (1) year of appointment.

Skills

• Strong supervisory and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering and construction plans.
• Ability to manage budgets and oversee procurement coordination.
• Experience with stormwater management operations and emergency response.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.

Benefits

• LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE: Includes basic life insurance, dental, vision, short-term disability, and health savings accounts.
• ANNUAL VACATION LEAVE: Eligible after six months of service, accrues based on hours worked.
• SICK LEAVE WITH PAY: Available to all regular employees.
• ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVE: Available for occupational injuries and diseases.
• PREGNANCY LEAVE: Eligible for accrued sick leave and may be on leave without pay.
• LEGAL HOLIDAYS: Observance of federal and city holidays.

Pay

$65,472.58 - $81,840.72 Annually

Schedule

Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX