Drainage Program Specialist

We’re looking for a Drainage Programs Specialist to help us design, manage, and innovate our community’s stormwater systems. If you have the technical grit to manage complex drainage programs and the communication skills to bridge the gap between engineering and public service, your next career milestone starts here.

Job Title Drainage Programs Specialist

Department Public Works

Division Engineering

FLSA Non-Exempt 

Job Summary

To ensure that all program elements comprising the National/Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and the Storm Water Utility funding are fulfilled according to national, state, and municipal regulations. To coordinate with drainage projects, drainage cleaning, desilting, drainage assessments, program analysis, program research, data collection, customer service, city and community events, clerical assistance and/or other duties as assigned. To ensure all storm water related regulatory updates, compliance and reporting. Ensure all program elements comprising the City of Hurst participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) are fulfilled pursuant to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Requirements to maintain CRS classification of level 8 and to improve classification level as enabled by administration support.

Essential Job Functions

1. Assist engineers, inspectors, and city crews by assisting with projects in the field
2. Assist with data gathering, preparation and interpretation of stormwater and water regulatory process. 
3. Assist with public education and outreach regarding local city, state and federal stormwater pollution prevention and NFIP and CRS certification.
4. Represent the city in a variety of ways by participating in committees, meetings, attending organizational and public functions as assigned. 
5. Plan and execute various projects as needed, which includes conducting research via examination of government records, browsing the internet, and performing statistical analysis. 
6. Assist in developing and documenting environmental issues, strategies, policies, procedures, and plans. 
7. Respond to complaints from the public, perform investigations to evaluate compliance or non-compliance of applicable regulations, and perform related follow-up activities. 
8. Prepare and verify accurate daily reports and diaries of assigned projects, which includes verifying schedules, reporting on deviation or discrepancies in plans or work, and coordinating other contractor work. 
9. Review ordinances, guidelines, and regulations regarding water quality and stormwater regulations
10. Clean, service, and repair sampling, metering, and analytical equipment. 
11.  Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
12. Attends meetings and events as needed, including some outside regular work schedules.
13. Adheres to City of Hurst’s Code of Ideals, The Hurst Way, and fosters positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.
14. Performs related duties as directed when such duties are logical and appropriate.
15. Regular and timely attendance are required for this position.
16. Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Must have knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to municipal public works, including planning and development, design and construction, and operation and maintenance. 
• Must have knowledge of pertinent Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including civil engineering laws and regulations.
• Must have knowledge of standard construction contracts 
• Ability to read and understand engineering plans, legal and technical specifications, subdivision plats, technical materials, reports, journals and other engineering records.
• Knowledge of Geographic Information System software, such as ArcGIS.
• Knowledge of current City software, e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and Oracle.
• Possess excellent customer service skills and can excel at applying the City of Hurst’s Code of Ideals in all interpersonal relations with city staff and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. 
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time to operate standard office equipment, including computer keyboard, telephone, calculator, copier, fax machine, and printer.

 Minimum Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements

• Must have an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university. 
• Highly preferred: 5 or more years of professional experience within a municipal and/or private firm setting. 
• Must have regular and punctual attendance, reliable transportation, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for meetings.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check, credit check and drug screen. 
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to perform light to medium work that involves walking or standing, use the computer keyboard and mouse, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear, stand, walk, and stoop, or crouch.  This position requires occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  This job requires the ability to work in an office environment where the noise level is usually moderate. While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is rarely exposed to disagreeable environmental factors.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the job requirements change.