Environmental Program Manager bei Town of Clayton, NC

About the Department

 *Salary Grade Range: $81,445.00 - $138,456.00 *

* Salary Grade SG*411  *Recruitment Range: $81,445.00 - $101,000.00*

* Salary offered will be determined based on directly related experience and an offer at the top of the SG is not guaranteed *

* Work Location is Town Hall Clayton, NC (Johnston County) *

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Environmental Program Manager for the Engineering Department. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.

The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina.  The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.

Position Duties

• Reviews and approves preliminary plans and stormwater reports submitted to the Planning Department for consistency with the Town’s Stormwater Ordinance. 
• Reviews construction drawings (CDs), erosion and sediment control plans and calculations for compliance with Town stormwater standards, erosion, and sediment control standards and NPDES Phase II permit; works with Design Engineers and other professionals to develop and communicate conditions of approval that guide projects toward compliant and acceptable design solutions.
• Verifies all appropriate legal documents related to stormwater maintenance are recorded to ensure future maintenance responsibilities are upheld.
• Inspect and coordinate maintenance needs for all Town of Clayton owned stormwater control measures.
• Conducts field inspections duties to ensure compliance with the Town’s environmental regulations. 
• Review and approve as-built plans for stormwater systems and stormwater control measures. 
• Manages and implements the Town’s NPDES Phase II Stormwater Permit under the supervision of the Engineering Director.
• Manages and implements the Town’s erosion and sediment control program under the supervision of the Engineering Director. 
• Coordinates compliance with flood damage prevention regulations.
• Implements the Town's illegal discharge detection and elimination program. 
• Performs dry weather flow and water quality field sampling as needed.
• Investigates citizen complaints and concerns regarding erosion, drainage, flooding, etc., in a timely manner.
• Document citizen complaints in a database for annual reporting.
• Research and purchases spill prevention materials for town facilities and vehicles and ensure installation and training.
• Assists with an annual education program available to all Town employees, citizens and surrounding communities.
• Coordinates public outreach and education through annual Town events and citizens groups.
• Works with citizens, businesses, new personnel, staff, and internal service providers on a variety of customer service issues related to storm water management; responds to citizen requests for storm water information.
• Prepares and maintains detailed records and files. 
• Assists in preparing annual reports of compliance for NCDEQ.
• Develop Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) for Town; review annually and update as needed.
• Coordinates project approvals with various State and Town agencies.
• Coordinates field activities and designs changes with the consultants and contractors.
• Reviews stormwater easement documents. 
• Assists in preparation of bid documents and manages the bid process for stormwater rehabilitation and capital projects as assigned. 
• Performs construction observation for stormwater projects.
• Generates design calculations and analysis to support solutions to stormwater engineering challenges.
• Provides design and construction observations for projects such as storm sewer line replacement and extension, and stormwater facility conversions and retrofits.
• Reviews requests for deviation from the Town of Clayton design manual and submits information and recommendations to Engineering Director.
• Keeps abreast of legislative actions that may affect the implementation of the stormwater program.
• Updates Town ordinances as needed with legislative changes.
• Participate in program audits with various regulatory agencies.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to land development
• Thorough knowledge of stormwater systems and design
• Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations related to stormwater
• Thorough knowledge of terminology, practices and techniques of erosion control design and field construction
• Ability to work with GIS mapping and perform data analysis
• Ability to inspect projects for compliance with ordinance and code provisions
• Ability to perform difficult engineering computations and to make comprehensive recommendations on engineering problems
• Ability to design facilities
• Ability to manage engineering projects
• Ability to present technical information and communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, associates, land developers, property owners and the general public
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prepare technical reports, plans, and specifications

• Bachelor Degree required in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering, or a closely-related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Licenses required:
  • Possession of an NC Professional Engineer (PE) license required at the time of application.
  • Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) in NC preferred. 
  • Valid NC Driver’s License
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in civil or environmental engineering, including direct experience in stormwater management, hydrology, hydraulics, drainage design, or related areas.

OR

Depending on the position, the Town may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Other Qualifications

*SUBMIT OFFICIAL APPLICATION USING THE TOWN'S CAREER WEBSITE*

https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/

If you have technical issues submitting your application, please call the NEOGOV (governmentjobs.com) Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the Human Resources Office. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. To check the status of your application, please log on to your NEOGOV account and click “Application Status”.   It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application.  Normal processing time for applications is 30-45 days from the closing date of the posting.

To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders. Degrees must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.   Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resume’s on the on-line application) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit.  “See Resume” or “See Attachment” WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an on-line application form. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.  Effective October 1, 2025, in accordance with North Carolina state law, all applicants for positions that involve working with children in any capacity are required to undergo criminal history record checks conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on the position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).   

Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits.  Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at: https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits.

When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.  The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.

Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants education and experience is more applicable to other vacant positions within the Town.