Stormwater Analyst

Under general supervision of the Assistant Director of Public Works, performs a variety of professional-level research, administrative, and analytical tasks in support of the Town's Stormwater Program.•Administers and enforces the Town’s Stormwater Ordinance to ensure compliance with Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (TPDES) regulations.
• Implements the Town’s Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) program including scheduling, performing, and following up on inspections of private and public storm drainage systems.
• Documents activities, records, photographs, notices, and letters for reporting of public works and engineering-related activities.
• Reviews and verifies stormwater data in GIS systems.
• Analyzes/edit GIS stormwater data to generate effective reports, maps, and other technical documents.
• Responds to stormwater mapping and information requests by Town employees, citizens, private companies, and other governmental agencies, as required.
• Troubleshoots technical problems, research, and resolves issues.
• Keeps work order details and up to date with the latest status.
• Assists Environmental Services staff, as assigned, in program activities to include investigation, inspections, sampling, and monitoring of facilities, watercourses, and the Town’s sewer and storm drain system.
• Researches grant opportunities for stormwater quality and prepares, writes, reviews, and monitors grant applications; participates in grant activities for the Town.
• Researches and presents training opportunities, programs, and materials, to include Town Stormwater Pollution Prevention.
• Complies with Town, department, and division policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

•  Must have a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
•  Must have a valid state-issued driver's license, and the driving record must comply with Town policy.
•  A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, GIS related field and three years of experience in stormwater or environmental field; or equivalent combination of education, work experience, and specialized training is required.

Desired Qualifications
• Four years of increasingly responsible experience using GIS software is preferred.
• Experience with local water quality issues, water quality monitoring protocol, and sampling methods is preferred.Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Knowledge of construction site erosion control and other stormwater pollution prevention best management practices.
•  Knowledge of modern principles, techniques, and theories and operational characteristics, services, and activities of stormwater management and control.
•  Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing.
•  Ability to interpret and apply pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, as well as Town policies and procedures.
•  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Town staff and the general public.
•  Must be self-motivated, work well in a team-based environment, and maintain a high-degree of professionalism and integrity.
•  Ability to maintain accurate records of and for the Town.
•  Ability to work in various conditions, to include office, laboratory, and field environments and to travel from one site to another, with water, wastewater, and hazardous waste.
•  Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers and online applications.
•  Knowledge of GIS software.
•  Must have knowledge of current versions of spreadsheets, word processing, database, and graphics software.
•  Must make sound decisions using good judgment.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends, as needed.

Physical Abilities
The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.*
• Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.
• Ability to climb up to 10 ft. in height when climbing into and out of utility manholes, ditches, vertical structures, etc.
• Ability to balance objects, lift, carry, push and pull equipment or materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to speak clearly in face-to-face situations, by telephone and two-way radio in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Work is performed indoors/outdoors and may be subject to mechanical hazards and possibly inclement weather conditions.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary : $51,522 - $73,008