STORMWATER MANAGER - City of Columbia : Job Details

This position involves administration, enforcement, and compliance with local ordinances and state codes regulating stormwater quality and quantity, construction, and industrial activity, as outlined in the City's NPDES MS4 Permit. The incumbent works under general supervision, developing work methods and sequences.

The work is considered light-to-medium in nature, requiring walking or standing most of the time, and exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force regularly. It also involves skillful use of fingers, hands, or limbs with close tolerances or accuracy limits. The physical abilities required include feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

The work environment may expose the employee to dust, pollen, extreme temperatures, humidity, traffic, machinery, electrical shock, and heights. It is dynamic, requiring sensitivity to change and responsiveness to shifting goals and priorities.

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, environmental management, or related field with five years of experience OR an associate's degree with seven years of experience;
• Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License;
• Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector Certification within one year;
• Floodplain Manager Certification (preferred);
• E.I.T or P.E. license (preferred).

• Understanding of algebra, geometry, and financial calculations;
• Data analysis and evaluation;
• Supervisory skills;
• Proficiency with sampling and laboratory instruments;
• Policy and guideline application;
• Technical reading and report writing;
• Technical or entry-level professional work capabilities;
• Decision-making and adaptability in a fluid environment.