Water Quality Administrator

When it rains, the water has to go somewhere, but for many people, just where it all goes is "out of sight and out of mind."

In Roanoke, our stormdrain system discharges all of the stormwater it collects to the Roanoke River or one of its thirteen tributaries, such as Peters Creek, Ore Branch, or Lick Run. From there it flows to Smith Mountain Lake, across the North Carolina border and eventually to Albemarle Sound.

As a City known for its outdoor activities and amenities, Roanoke recently created a Stormwater Utility to protect the health of the Roanoke River and its tributaries. To that end, Roanoke's Stormwater Utility focuses upon capital stormwater construction projects, water quality initiatives and education, and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure.

Roanoke, Virginia is a unique locality with amenities that you'd expect from a dynamic urban center, without losing the charming feeling of a smaller place. The City of Roanake is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is one of the area's largest employers. 

Position Overview

The City of Roanoke is seeking candidates to fill the postion Water Quality Administrator in our Department of Stormwater Utility.  

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads all aspects of stormwater communications concerning water quality issues and current events to the public and employees via website, social and local media, education and outreach programs, etc. 
• Coordinates the Division's watershed master planning effort including urban stormwater collaborative research and associated project implementation measures with at least one higher education institution or other qualified partner organization. 
• Coordinates the City's floodplain management program including our Community Rating System (CRS) program compliance via the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
• Assures compliance with all conditions of the City's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit; Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) action plan; as well as with all federal, state and local laws dealing with water quality matters.  

Qualifications  

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; 4-10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in water quality or environmental field.
• Master's degree in an environmental field is a plus. 
• Must be a Certified Floodplain Manager or obtain certification within 1st year of employment.
• Recognition as an Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) through the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure is also preferred. 

Compensation

Salary range is $51,200-$81,920 DOQ. The City of Roanoke offers competitive health and dental benefits, life insurance, and retirement pension plans. Employees may also choose to participate in optional benefits including a deferred compensation plan and flexible spending account through payroll deduction.