Planner – Stormwater Management

Position Summary
This position assists in the management of the County’s stormwater management program with the primary focus on achieving and maintaining compliance with the County’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Permit. This position will plan and coordinate materials and events for public outreach & education, pursue and manage grant applications and provide direction to consultants that are completing tasks associated with MS4 compliance. 

Position Responsibilities

• Prepare the County’s MS4 Annual Report.
• Track public outreach and education events.
• Coordinate the County’s Watershed Stewards Academy.
• Develop and maintain databases and Geographic Information System (GIS) used for tracking the construction, inspection, and maintenance of stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP’s).
• Coordinate with consultants, developers, contractors and property owners regarding preparation and review of as-built plans pertaining to lot grading, stormwater BMP’s and other features.
• Assist with writing Requests for Proposals for the design, maintenance and repair of stormwater BMP’s.
• Create and assign tasks to consultants. Ensure accuracy and completeness of the finalized tasks while also reviewing and approving associated invoices.
• Prepare and assist in publishing and distributing charts, manuals, maps, graphics, pamphlets and other printed and electronic publications.
• Pursue and manage grants associated with design and construction of water quality improvement projects.
• May create and provide presentations to the County Executive, County Council, and other groups.
• Provide advice and technical assistance to other departments and agencies in the area of stormwater management and MS4 permit compliance.