MS4 Stormwater Technician - City of Tyler, TX : Job Details

Salary: $22.61 HourlyLocation : Tyler, TXJob Type: Regular Full-timeJob Number: 994943Department: Stormwater ManagementOpening Date: 11/11/2024 Purpose Of Position The MS-4 Permit Stormwater Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the City of Tyler complies with the requirements of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit, as mandated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The position focuses on maintaining environmental compliance, monitoring stormwater discharges, conducting inspections, and educating the community on stormwater management practices. The technician will work under the direct supervision of the Environmental Compliance Engineer and work closely with the other city departments to develop, implement, and enforce stormwater pollution prevention initiatives.Essential Functions

• MS4 Compliance: Assist in ensuring the city's compliance with the MS4 permit by tracking stormwater management activities and reporting as required by state and federal regulations.
• Inspections: Conduct routine inspections of construction sites, stormwater infrastructure, and industrial facilities to ensure MS4 compliance.
• Public Education & Outreach: Support public education efforts by participating in outreach programs to inform citizens, developers, and contractors about stormwater best management practices (BMPs) and pollution prevention strategies.
• Enforcement: Assist in identifying, investigating, and documenting illicit discharges, illegal connections, and other sources of stormwater pollution. Work with enforcement agencies to address violations.
• Data Collection & Reporting: Collect, organize, and analyze data related to stormwater activities, inspections, and water quality monitoring. Assist in preparing annual MS4 permit reports and ensure accurate documentation.
• Collaboration: Work closely with city staff, contractors, and regulatory agencies to implement stormwater management programs, provide guidance on best practices, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Investigates drainage and construction concerns and aid in solutions to drainage problems.
• Gathers and presents evidence as necessary to stop illicit activities. Is willing to enforce City, State, and Federal requirements.
• Meets with the public to answer questions and provides technical assistance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of MS4 and SWP3/SWPPP permit types and regulations, stormwater management practices, and pollution prevention methods.
• Proficient in data collection, analysis, and report writing.
• Familiarity with water quality testing procedures and equipment.
• Strong communication skills for public outreach and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork in various weather conditions and environments.
• Working Conditions: fieldwork in varying weather conditions, as well as office-based administrative duties.
• Interaction with the public, construction contractors, and other city departments

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Must have a high school diploma. Must have over one (1) year of experience in stormwatermanagement, environmental compliance, or a related field. Experience with MS4 and SWPPP compliance and NPDES regulations is highly desirable. Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License with a clear driving record. City Of Tyler Policy It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal. The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree. The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position. Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.The City of Tyler believes in putting people first. We are passionate, proactive, and purposeful in our mission to serve our community and make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors. The City of Tyler offers the following benefits:

• Full range of benefits including Health/Teledoc, Dental, Vision, Disability, and $10K of Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• 2:1 match in our TMRS Retirement Plan
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Award-winning Infants at Work Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing professional development

We are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits at affordable rates. Any full-time employee regularly scheduled to work 40 hours or more per week or any part-time employee with a work schedule of 30 hours or more per week is eligible to enroll for insurance coverage. 01 In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application incomplete , so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have one (1) year of experience in stormwater management, environmental compliance or a related field?

• Yes
• No

03 If you answered Yes to the previous question, please provide details on how and where you obtained the experience and the total number of years of experience. Please note that information provided here will need to be verifiable via the Employment History section of your application. 04 Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

05 Do you possess a valid Texas state driver's license with a clear driving record?

• Yes
• No

Required Question