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Description of Work Position Definition: Manages and implements aspects of stormwater and sanitary sewer systems including the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit. Provides planning, administration and supervision in the operation and maintenance of stormwater drainage and sanitary sewer systems. Provides technical support to City Departments, Committees, Boards, Authorities and Commissions.

General Duties: Receives oral or written direction from the Supervisory Environmental Engineer and/or Principal Engineer. Organizes, plans and accomplishes work according to environmental law, City code, project schedules and standard procedures. Provides contract administration and management for consulting services.

Assists in the preparation of plans, specifications and designs for all Public Works projects that relate to, connect with and/or interfere with stormwater drainage and sanitary sewer system infrastructure. Contributes to the preparation of cost and materials estimates for appropriate construction projects. Assists in developing Department operating and capital budgets and administers the approved budgets for stormwater and sanitary sewer and assigned environmental activities.

Investigates complaints regarding stormwater and sanitary sewer and general environmental activities. Recommends periodic payments and final acceptance of work. Participates in negotiation of change orders.

Provides technical information and general assistance to City Departments, Committees, Boards, Authorities and Commissions as it relates to assigned projects and/or responsibilities. Oversees the preparation of technical reports in operational and contractual areas and prepares technical reports on stormwater and sanitary sewer operations and environmental matters, including supporting, graphical and tabular data and charts as necessary. Reports work accomplished to the Supervisory Environmental Engineer and/or Principal Engineer.

Oversees all aspects of the MS4 permit and compliance program for all minimum control measures, including developing training and educational materials for Norwalk citizens, children, and businesses. Manages staff and a proactive preventative maintenance plan to maintain the City's stormwater system effectively and efficiently Assist in the development and implementation of a stormwater utility. Additional Duties: Participates in the long-range and near-term planning for the Department.

Participates in the selection of consulting services for City projects and services. When directed, represents the Chief of Public Works & Operations in public outreach and communication. Accomplishes additional duties as assigned.

Supervised By: Receives general direction from the Supervisory Environmental Engineer and/or Principal Engineer. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to apply engineering principles to define problems, collect data, establish facts and develop practical solutions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions on construction, operations and maintenance in mathematical, diagrammatic or schematic form.

Ability to plan, organize and oversee stormwater, sanitary sewer and environmental operations and projects in a varied municipal environment. Knowledge of methods and materials used in the construction, operations and maintenance of stormwater and sanitary sewer systems, to include familiarity with developing technology. Must have intimate working knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding stormwater and sanitary sewer system operations and environmental impacts.

Ability to deal effectively with staff, officials, project personnel and the public. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (An advanced degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering is desirable) Licensure as a Professional Engineer in the State of Connecticut. AND Five years of progressively responsible experience in stormwater drainage, and the operation and maintenance of stormwater drainage and sanitary sewer systems.

Special Licenses/Certifications AND/OR Supplemental Information License or Certificate: Valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Licensure as a Professional Engineer in the State of Connecticut. Note: The above is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.

It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility. The City of Norwalk is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employeer