Stormwater Permit Manager

About the Position

The City of Sandy Springs is seeking an experienced and technically strong Stormwater Permit Manager to lead the City’s stormwater regulatory compliance efforts and help protect the quality of our local waterways.

This position manages all aspects of the City’s stormwater regulatory compliance requirements, including coordination of the City’s stormwater team, other City departments, legal and financial staff, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders. The Stormwater Permit Manager plays an important role in ensuring compliance with Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit requirements while supporting initiatives that improve water quality and stormwater infrastructure throughout the community.

The position also supports stormwater infrastructure investigations through research of legal documents, interviews, field assessments, and technical analysis to develop recommendations for infrastructure maintenance, repair, and construction.

If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your stormwater expertise in a collaborative local government environment while making a tangible impact on the community, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

• Receive, investigate, and resolve citizen stormwater complaints and communicate investigation results to residents and stakeholders.
• Coordinate inspections and maintenance of City stormwater infrastructure, including preparing work orders and tracking contractor progress.
• Conduct inspections of City properties and designated infrastructure.
• Compile documentation and prepare reports demonstrating compliance with state stormwater permit requirements.
• Coordinate stormwater education and community involvement activities with Sandy Springs residents and City employees.
• Coordinate with City departments, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to meet MS4 permit compliance metrics.
• Assist the Stormwater Services Manager in identifying opportunities to improve water quality in waters of the state within Sandy Springs.
• Support stormwater infrastructure investigations, including research of legal documents, interviews, field assessments, and development of recommendations.
• Provide rotational after-hours/on-call support for up to one week per month.
• Provide Emergency Operations Center support, as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating MS4 permits with regulatory agencies, stakeholder organizations, staff, and the public.
• Five (5) years of experience in stormwater permit compliance.
• Experience developing reports and other staff products required to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate complex technical concepts and effectively communicate with stakeholders, decision-makers, and the public.
• Strong technical background in stormwater management.
• Valid driver's license required.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience may be considered in lieu of the stated qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six (6) to ten (10) years of experience in stormwater permit compliance.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) designation.
• Professional licensure or certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience planning, programming, and implementing stormwater improvement projects and programs.
• Experience collecting and analyzing stormwater data and making recommendations for additional data collection.
• Experience advancing innovative stormwater solutions with a focus on sustainability.
• Local government experience.
• Experience working with stormwater design consultants in Georgia.
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan and accomplish goals using sound judgment and extensive experience.

Why Work for the City of Sandy Springs?

At the City of Sandy Springs, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a community that values innovation, service, and quality of life while working alongside professionals who are committed to making a difference.

Perks & Benefits

• Three competitive medical plan options for you and your family, along with dental and vision coverage
• 10 paid holidays per year, plus 1 floating holiday
• Accrued paid vacation and sick leave
• City-paid life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• City-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Robust retirement savings program, including a City contribution of 12% of base salary to a 401(a) plan and matching contributions of up to 5% to a 457(b) plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year after one year of service toward a relevant degree
• Identity theft insurance
• Access to an on-site gym
• FirstNet (AT&T) phone discount

About Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs is Georgia's sixth-largest city, with nearly 110,000 residents and a thriving business community. Known for its small-town charm, strong public safety, and exceptional quality of life, Sandy Springs consistently ranks among the best places to raise a family.

As Georgia's most diverse city, Sandy Springs offers top-rated schools, world-class healthcare, miles of parks and riverfront recreation, and a vibrant dining and retail scene—all just minutes from the heart of metro Atlanta.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Sandy Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Due to the number of job applications received, we are unable to accept phone calls or emails about the status of your application. Each applicant will receive notification at the time of applying and when a decision is made.