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City of Fort Wayne

Program Manager I-Utility Regulatory Compliance

Job Code:

2024111

Posted On:

Monday, 5th February 2024

Category:

Regular Full Time

Department:

City Utilities Engineering

Shift:

8:00 am to 5:00 pm, may vary depending on need.

Location:

Fort Wayne, IN 200 E. Berry Street

Pay Rate:

$71,600.00 - $85,000.00 Annually

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Working under the direction of the City Utilities Engineering Management and in coordination with City Utilities Administration and Operations Management, the incumbent provides strategic leadership, oversees and assures compliance with regulatory permits and policies for City Utilities, and helps coordinate, implement, and administer policies and programs policies and standards of City Utilities Engineering. The incumbent will establish and maintain effective working relationships and build consensus among City Utilities departments, other agencies, watershed groups, and the business community. The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City and Utility's safety rules and operating regulations, policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the ability to interact with the public, City incumbents, and outside agencies with patience, tact, respect, professionalism, and the following. Other duties may be assigned.

PLANNING/IMPLEMENTATION

• Oversees, organizes, tracks, reports, and manages permits, including 6-month Consent Decree Reporting, CMOM updating, MS4 Annual Reporting, 7-day reporting, and other permits and reports as assigned, develop tracking system, reporting schedule, reviews compliance reporting, and overall permitting compliance schedules to ensure compliance;

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``` - Works directly with the Engineering Manager, Deputy Directors of Engineering and Operations, and other Utility leadership during confidential negotiations with state and federal regulators for permits and other regulatory control systems;

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``` - Serves as the primary point of contact and responsible position for all City-owned and/or operated facility stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWP3), including facility inspections, inspection follow-up, staff training, and SWP3 modifications; - Develops and monitors budgets for the programs and permit requirements;

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``` - Oversees development of tracking systems, provides training and coaching on general City staff stormwater training, working with appropriate City departments and stakeholders to ensure compliance; - Oversees, and assists as necessary with inspecting, collecting, documenting, and reporting MS4 annual metrics; - Assists with management, development, and maintenance of administrative processes, procedures, and best practice guidelines for a range of Utility initiatives; - Develops necessary supporting business cases and recommends changes and new initiatives, policies, and procedures as appropriate; - Coordinates and works with MS4 co-permittees to ensure compliance, assists with reporting and tracking, and acts as the primary point of contact for day-to-day permit questions;

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``` - Assists with the implementation of stormwater best management practices (BMP) Inspection and Education Program, including review of inspections, customer communication, enforcement, and tracking; - Oversees and coordinates efforts for stormwater sampling, including site selection, testing parameters, results review and analysis, and reporting; - Assists with SWP3 and post-construction BMP tracking within CUE and other city departments within MS4 jurisdiction, including tracking and reporting; - Assists with IDDE tracking, screening, and findi gs, including reporting;

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``` - Provides support to teams to ensure compliance and meeting permit requirements through data collection, report preparation, and follow-up on outstanding permit issues as needed;

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``` - Assists with Post Construction BMP program as available; - Provides permit assistance, including preparing permit applications, communicating with regulatory agencies, and coordinating with project managers and appropriate staff to complete permit submittals and obtain permits; - Serves as a backup for the Program Manager of Facilities Operations Compliance and Program Manager of Regulatory Wet Weather - Stormwater Operations.

MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONS

• Maintains a thorough understanding of environmental law, rules, regulations, order provisions, and permit requirements affecting the operations of Fort Wayne City Utilities and other environmentally regulated Departments within the City;
• Develops a positive team atmosphere within the Regulatory Compliance Program through strong interpersonal skills; as demonstrated by an ability to respond appropriately to others, actively listen, and provide feedback in a non-threatening manner;
• Keeps current with changes in the regulatory climate and monitors proposed changes in the laws, rules, regulations, orders, and permits that may affect the operations of the City;
• Prepares summaries of proposed regulatory changes, public comment letters as appropriate, and a general understanding of the regulatory environment;
• Researches and analyzes from water perspectives on relevant issues associated with conservation, water quality, climate change, long-term water supply, etc., and prepares reports on findings including recommendations to address such issues;
• Maintains a thorough understanding of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Consent Decree, and other regulatory compliance requirements;
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of methods and procedures, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and reviews those opportunities with the team;
• Provides support of drain (regulated drains and natural drains) policies and protocols and training for drain maintenance as needed;
• Utilizes the Project Management Information System (PMIS) for project information for compliance reporting and tracking;
• Understands e.RIS and Telog for purposes of regulatory compliance and reporting. Provide input and feedback for modifications to improve wet weather reporting;
• Benchmarks Best Management Practices on a national level with comparable major cities in the U.S.;
• Maintains regulatory compliance calendar and track noncompliance.

INFORMATION/COMMUNICATION

• Answers inquiries and refers specific inquiries to appropriate departments, organizations, or agencies;
• Coordinates and assists with stormwater outreach and events;
• Attends various meetings and assists with presentations as required;
• Maintains good public relations;
• Represents the City at meetings of Board of Public Works, City Council, public hearings, neighborhood meetings, professional association meetings and other forums in coordination of community outreach on regulatory issues.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

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