Stormwater Specialist bei City of Owatonna, MN

About the Department

THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE:

The City of Owatonna is a growing community strategically placed at the crossroads of I-35 and two major US highways, approximately one hour south of the Twin Cities metro area.  The community has a commitment to growth, access to services, and quality of life for its 26,000 residents.  

Click the link below to learn more about the community this position would have the opportunity to be part of and serve. 



ABOUT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION:

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE:
We believe that thriving communities depend on the quality of their streets and utilities. The Engineering department creates a better tomorrow by designing and maintaining safe and lasting critical City infrastructure.

As an organization, our Purpose is to create a better tomorrow.  We are guided in that work by our organization's 3 Core Values: Better Together, Community Stewardship, and Pride in Our Work.

In our department, the City’s values look and sound like . . . 

BETTER TOGETHER:

• Utilizing individual strengths, skills, abilities, and backgrounds while learning from one another
• Confronting issues openly and honestly with genuine interest and understanding
• Fostering a positive and collaborative environment
• Embracing feedback as an opportunity for growth
• Looking out for one another
• Working efficiently and in cooperation with coworkers and other departments

• Seeing projects through from start to finish
• Providing a professional and approachable resource to the community
• Listening to citizens and responding appropriately in a timely manner  
• Providing project financial and design outcomes that are in alignment with the initial goals

• Giving and earning respect – within the department, City, and community through our communication and actions
• Paying attention to the details--picking up litter on job sites
• Implementing continuous process improvements and celebrating the efficiencies that result
• Paying attention to detail when designing and inspecting
• Appreciating that our projects are a legacy for the future
• Creating City infrastructure that is improved and lasting

Position Duties

WHAT YOU'LL DO: 

This position is responsible for managing various quality and environmental plans of the City. Responsibilities may include: stormwater analysis and design, responding to community concerns; performing various inspections; performing community outreach; and developing programs and services of the department.  

Specifically, as the Stormwater Specialist, you will...

Responds to complaints from community members, including those related to illicit discharges and connections, spills and drainage issues. Completes stormwater system analysis and design for projects completed by our Engineering team.  Reviews stormwater models and reports submitted by others outside of the organization. Responsible for upkeep of our Surface Water Management Framework and other guiding stormwater policies, updates to our Stormwater Ordinance and overall Asset Management related to our stormwater infrastructure. Reviews various permit applications for compliance with stormwater management and erosion control requirements.

Schedules and performs inspections, including construction site, Outfall/IDDE and stormwater system.

Manages multiple Stormwater programs and services of the department, to include managing websites, record keeping, database management and maintaining relationships with external organizations, government and other entities.

Monitors existing and proposed regulations regarding water quality for groundwater and, stormwater. Applies for and manages grant opportunities related to area of responsibility. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Minimum Qualifications

ABOUT YOU:

A successful candidate will have some or all of the following ...
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies or related field and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing in:

• Valid Driver's License;

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations; 
• Environmental compliance; 
• Stormwater system maintenance techniques; 
• Field inspections; 
• Construction site stormwater management principles; 
• Stormwater management best practices; 
• Water quality procedures; 
• Construction processes and procedures; 
• Illicit discharge procedures and practices; 
• AutoCAD, ArcGIS; HydroCAD or SWMM
• Soil properties; 
• Federal, state and local permit processes.

Skill in:

• Community Relations and Advocacy;
• Conducting field inspections; 
• Stormwater management; 
• Maintaining databases; 
• Record keeping; 
• Data analysis; 
• Using maps, databases and computer models; 
• Operating sampling equipment; 
• Water testing methodology.

Other Qualifications

HOURS OF WORK:

• This is a full-time position.  Flexibility is important to us and our employees, schedule may vary based on need.  
• To view the full job description including position specifications and physical demands click here.