TITLE:

MS4 Program Coordinator

DEPARTMENT

Planning and Zoning

CLASSIFICATION

Full-Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt)

JOB CLASS

Specialist

II REPORTS TO

Community Development Director AMENDED:

August 2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the development, implementation, and coordination of all aspects of the Silver Spring Township Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program under the

PA DEP NPDES

Permit. Also responsible for ensuring compliance with the Township's NPDES Permit for Stormwater Discharges and the Chesapeake Bay Pollutant Reduction Plan. The MS4 Program Coordinator shall adhere to the PA DEP Minimum Control Measures (MCM) including Public Education; Public Involvement; Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination; Construction; Post- construction; Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping. This position may require working outdoors during both normal and inclement weather.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures the protection of Township interests as they relate to MS4 water quality improvement projects, including stream restoration, wetland creation, and stormwater management of low impact development projects.
• Coordinates implementation of the Watershed Plan and NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit program.
• Monitors key regulatory issues, keeps staff informed in regard to new legislation, Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL), changes in regulations, etcetera.
• Reviews and updates ordinances to comply with DEP and EPA requirements.
• Develops protocol and maintains organized records to document and track compliance with all MS4 requirements.
• Creates and manages a database for the documentation of requirements and information necessary in the completion of mandated reports, including a listing of public and private stormwater management facilities and "Best Management Practices."
• Coordinates and completes all required reports and plans for the MS4 Annual Report and the Chesapeake Bay Pollutant Reduction Plan (CBPRP) as well as PRP and TMDL plans.
• Develops and implements written training plans and training schedules; provides for Township wide training to ensure MS4 compliance.
• Provides educational materials related to MS4 for the Township's newsletter and website; develops and maintains written plans for each MCM.
• Identifies grant opportunities and prepare grant applications; drafts and submits grant applications, assists with the administration of grant funding.
• Grant outreach such as PA Fish and Boat, Federal, State and County Agencies.
• Manages GIS responsibilities to train others in GIS and GPS as well as manages map files and geodatabases, keeping them up to date.
• Gathers map resources from the county and other sources and make maps for all township departments as needed.
• Produces various maps to identify the location of inlets, outfalls and other MS4 features using GIS mapping technology.
• Coordinates creek and stream cleanups and other volunteer events with local organizations.
• Meet with residents, contractors and developers as needed regarding MS4 related issues and concerns.
• Holds regular meetings with staff to prioritize actions, leads implementation tasks, maintains focus on priorities, and reports progress.
• Presents regular updates to the Board of Supervisors regarding status of the Township's MS4 program.
• Assists with performing site visits, water sampling, evaluation of pollutants and determining their source; conducts enforcement actions for non-compliant offenders.
• Performs plan reviews; coordinates the construction and implementation of Township projects to ensure MS4 compliance; processes and reviews stormwater permit applications and BMP inspections.
• Works with the Cumberland County Conservation District to ensure proper E&S controls.
• Research, designs and implements projects such as riparian buffers, rain gardens, etcetera as a means of addressing requirements for pollution prevention and good housekeeping.
• Participate in SD/LD review process and provide feedback and comments related to SWM, completes administrative tasks associated with the stormwater fee and calculations.

Job Description is available at www.sstwp.org. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Silver Spring Township is an EOE.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $23.25 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person