Water Resources Specialist - Environmental Services Division

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY!

The City of Superior is currently seeking applications for a Water Resources Specialist in our Environmental Services Division. The person hired for this position will primarily focus on Construction Site Pollutant Control and Post-Construction Stormwater Management.

Work Location: Environmental Services Division, 51 E. 1st Street,  Superior, WI  54880

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (40 hours/week and as needed otherwise). 

Summary

Water Resources Specialists independently and collaboratively implement programs for the City of Superior's WPDES Wastewater and Stormwater (MS4) permits. They work within a diverse team, applying regulations to various scenarios, promoting resilient, low-impact practices, and supporting an environmentally friendly culture. Responsibilities may include public education, outreach, pollutant minimization, illicit discharge detection, construction site and post-construction stormwater management, wastewater pre-treatment, and pollution prevention. 

This Water Resources Specialist position, with a focus on Construction Site Pollutant Control and Post-Construction Stormwater Management, primarily involves ensuring compliance with the Stormwater Management Permitting Program in accordance with applicable regulations. Main areas of focus include conducting inspections of various construction sites and stormwater facilities, including active large-scale job sites, as well as reviewing permit applications and technical engineering plans. 

1. Manage Construction Site Pollutant Control and Post-Construction Stormwater Management Programs, enforcing City codes on site erosion control and long-term stormwater management to ensure that areas of new development and redevelopment will include structural measures to control pollutants, control peak flow, maintain infiltration, and establish vegetated protective areas next to waterways and wetlands. 
2. Review and approve engineering construction site plans and stormwater modeling data in compliance with state and local regulations as part of the Stormwater Management Permitting Program. 
3. Conduct activities to meet, support and exceed the water quality standards set forth by City regulation and the Environmental Services Division. 
4. Remain informed about the latest sustainable practices related to stormwater and wastewater management for the purpose of integrating innovative ideas and/or regulations into programing. 
5. Engage in the development, review, and ongoing enhancement of program documentations. 
6. Participates in ordinance updates with the Water Resource Program Coordinator and the Stormwater and Administrative Services Manager.
7. Gather data and aid with the WPDES MS4 permit annual reporting process.
8. Manage records systems, digitally and/or physically.
9. Understand and implement local, state, and federal regulation related to both WPDES permits issued to ESD.
10. Ensures activities performed are in alignment with the overarching goals in the City of Superior Comprehensive Plan.
11. Collaborate with fellow ESD personnel and fellow municipal employees as needed.
12. Supports other Water Resources Specialists with the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, Pollution Prevention, Education and Outreach, and Pretreatment Programs as needed.
13. Provide insight on designated program areas to the Stormwater and Administrative Services Manager as part of the annual budget preparation process.
14. Coordinate with superiors on the issuance and renewal of various permits.
15. Develop pollutant minimization strategies for found contaminants, prepare reports as requested by the Department of Natural Resources, and collaborate with team members to implement initiatives aimed at reducing these pollutants.
16. Maintain the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) database for impervious areas and property ownership. Conduct field inspections to verify impervious areas and assess credit evaluations for stormwater billing, collaborating with property owners to execute the credit application.
17. Stay mindful of grant opportunities and engage in discussion about them with the Water Resources Team.
18. Assist the Stormwater and Administrative Services Manager as needed and execute duties and responsibilities in accordance with the overarching mission and objectives of the City of Superior and the Environmental Services Division.

• Current principles and practices of stormwater management, wastewater management and how these systems intersect with residents and natural resources. 
• Best environmental and engineering practices. 
• Wastewater, stormwater and collection system operations, maintenance and functions.
• Low impact development techniques.
• Construction site best management practices and engineering plans. 

Ability to: 

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions and perform accurate measurements. 
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Exercise tact and discretion in dealing with the public and in handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Follow, give, and record technical instructions.
• Work in inclement weather conditions, around hazardous materials, and loud noises.

Training and Experience 

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain these knowledges and abilities would be:

Reporting Lines
Reports to the Stormwater and Administrative Services Manager

City of Superior Offers
Full-Time employees are eligible for Wisconsin Retirement System, Health/Dental/Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off. View our benefits tab for more info!
Non-Exempt/eligible for comp time and overtime.
Eligible to receive an annual boot allowance. 

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