City Of Fort Wayne - Fort Wayne, IN

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Fort Wayne, IN
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Program Manager I-Utility Regulatory Compliance position at the City of Fort Wayne is a critical role that involves providing strategic leadership and ensuring compliance with regulatory permits and policies for City Utilities. The incumbent will work under the direction of the City Utilities Engineering Management and collaborate closely with City Utilities Administration and Operations Management. This position requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various stakeholders, including City Utilities departments, other agencies, watershed groups, and the business community. The role demands a high level of independence, initiative, and professional expertise in managing day-to-day operations while adhering to safety rules and regulations at all levels of government. The essential duties of the Program Manager include overseeing and managing various permits, such as the 6-month Consent Decree Reporting, CMOM updating, and MS4 Annual Reporting. The incumbent will develop tracking systems and schedules to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. Additionally, the Program Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for stormwater pollution prevention plans, manage budgets for programs, and assist with the implementation of stormwater best management practices. The role also involves coordinating with MS4 co-permittees and providing support to teams to ensure compliance with permit requirements through data collection and report preparation. In terms of management and operations, the Program Manager will maintain a thorough understanding of environmental laws and regulations affecting the operations of Fort Wayne City Utilities. This includes monitoring changes in the regulatory climate and preparing summaries of proposed regulatory changes. The incumbent will also be responsible for developing a positive team atmosphere within the Regulatory Compliance Program and ensuring effective communication and collaboration among team members. The role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to respond appropriately to inquiries from the public and other stakeholders, representing the City at various meetings and public forums.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees, organizes, tracks, reports, and manages permits including 6-month Consent Decree Reporting, CMOM updating, and MS4 Annual Reporting.
  • Works directly with the Engineering Manager and other Utility leadership during negotiations with state and federal regulators.
  • Serves as the primary point of contact for all City-owned facility stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWP3).
  • Develops and monitors budgets for programs and permit requirements.
  • Oversees development of tracking systems and provides training on stormwater compliance.
  • Assists with inspecting, collecting, documenting, and reporting MS4 annual metrics.
  • Develops necessary supporting business cases and recommends changes to policies and procedures.
  • Coordinates with MS4 co-permittees to ensure compliance and assists with reporting.
  • Assists with the implementation of stormwater best management practices (BMP) Inspection and Education Program.
  • Oversees and coordinates efforts for stormwater sampling and reporting.
  • Provides support to teams to ensure compliance with permit requirements through data collection and report preparation.
  • Maintains a thorough understanding of environmental law and regulatory compliance requirements affecting City Utilities operations.
  • Develops a positive team atmosphere within the Regulatory Compliance Program.
  • Prepares summaries of proposed regulatory changes and public comment letters as appropriate.
  • Researches and analyzes water-related issues and prepares reports with recommendations.
  • Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency of methods and procedures for improvement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A minimum of two years of experience leading or assisting with municipal or industrial regulatory compliance activities.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel spreadsheets, Power BI, PowerPoint, Word, and Adobe Illustrator.
  • Experience working for or with a municipal government or utility is desired.
  • Experience with regulatory compliance or regulatory permitting and reporting is desired.
  • Experience with ESRI ArcGIS is desired.

Nice-to-haves

  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Working knowledge of construction methodologies and project management principles.
  • General understanding of sustainability principles.
  • Strong analysis and technical problem-solving skills.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Dental insurance coverage
  • Life insurance coverage
  • 401k retirement savings plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Professional development opportunities
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