Storm Water Specialist – City of Birmingham Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Storm Water Specialist – City of Birmingham The Personnel Board of Jefferson County Jefferson County, AL

TARGET CLOSE DATE

07/07/2025

PAY GRADE:

Grade 24

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY

The City of Birmingham is seeking a qualified Storm Water Specialist to support the Director of Building and Inspections, Storm Water Administrator, or Chief Civil Engineer in the development and oversight of a comprehensive storm water management program. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and administering various components of the program to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Storm Water Specialist performs fieldwork that includes collecting and analyzing water samples to monitor water quality, which may involve the use of specialized equipment and travel by canoe. The role also includes determining when sampling is necessary, conducting field assessments, and recording data for environmental analysis. In addition, the Storm Water Specialist issues permits for construction projects following the completion of inspections and verification that all regulatory requirements have been satisfied.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The City of Birmingham provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this position is listed below: Birmingham – $54,308 – $84,240 MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

OPTION A

Possession of a valid driver’s license. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field. Experience performing environmental research and/or water quality testing. Experience working with state, federal, and local agencies to ensure Storm Water Management and Clean Water Act compliance (e.g., interpreting and applying state, federal and local laws).

OPTION B

Possession of a valid driver’s license. Experience preparing water quality reports in order to comply with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (i.e., ADEM) and Environmental Protection Agency (i.e., EPA) regulations. Experience performing water quality monitoring, sampling and analysis. Experience working with state, federal, and local agencies to ensure Storm Water Management and Clean Water Act compliance (e.g., interpreting and applying state, federal and local laws).

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES

Assists with managing and monitoring the administrative aspects of Erosion and Sediment Control, Stormwater, and Post-Construction Stormwater permits to ensure compliance with permit requirements. Assists the Director, direct supervisor and/or other management staff in the planning, organizing, administering, and managing of the comprehensive Stormwater Management Program by reviewing permit components, serving as a representative for municipal members, and enforcing regulations in order to remain in compliance with state and federal regulations. Collects samples in the field for analysis by determining what equipment will be needed, the area to be sampled, driving to the location, and following the appropriate steps for collecting water samples. Conducts field analyses of various samples to assess the water quality and record information about the findings to ensure compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (i.e., EPA) stormwater regulations. Inspects residential, commercial, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (i.e., NPDES) construction sites, investigation sites, complaint sites and/or accident sites to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Communicates with various types of individuals (e.g., the public, community leaders, employees, businesses and contractors) in order to provide education and interpretation on water pollution control issues and environmental laws, regulations and ordinances. Maintains and ensures proper inventory for all stormwater field monitoring and testing equipment, laboratory supplies, and chemicals to ensure the necessary resources are available to meet the operational needs of the stormwater department. Maintains knowledge of water sampling, testing procedures and equipment, and environmental laws and regulations by obtaining special certifications, attending continuing education classes and ensuring the stormwater practices are in compliance with all state and federal regulations. Maintains records (e.g., field data, laboratory results) and documents findings in reports to be submitted to the appropriate authority (e.g., Director, department, agency). Maps sample collection sites and stormwater flow by studying satellite images, topography maps, GIS maps and field observations to understand how the water flows throughout the system.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is conducted both indoors in an office setting as well as regular field visits to outdoor worksites. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. Job may require exposure to potentially hazardous work conditions (e.g., working in and around traffic, or storm sewers). Job may also require exposure to inclement weather when working outdoors (e.g., extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.).

EEO STATEMENT

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.