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Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we offer professional growth opportunities and a supportive work environment that helps you reach your full potential. As a member of Team Garland, your skills and ideas are valued; we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits*, wellness programs, and a healthy work-life balance.

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Job Summary

The City of Garland is seeking a proactive and experienced Stormwater Engineer to join our team in managing the stormwater systems within our community. As a key member of our Engineering Department, the Stormwater Engineer will be responsible for reviewing and approving drainage plans and stormwater pollution prevention plans for both private development and public works projects by ensuring compliance with City ordinances, engineering standard practices, and all regulatory requirements.

Salary: Depending on qualifications and experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Stormwater:

• Review and approve Erosion Control Plans and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) for both private development and public works projects.

• Prepare notices for construction projects: Notices of Intent (NOI), Notices of Termination (NOT) and Construction Site Notices (CSN).

• Assist in compliance with and record keeping for the City's Stormwater Management Program and annual report per the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Permit and the TCEQ Construction General Permit.

• Conduct and document annual maintenance inspections of post-construction stormwater best management practices (BMPs) for detention/retention ponds, amenity ponds, and drainage/flood control structures to ensure operation and maintenance schedules are being followed.

• Collaborate on corrective measures for potential detention pond maintenance violations and recommend technical resources needed to resolve the violations.

Hydrology, Hydraulics and Floodplain:

• Hydraulic and other various stormwater calculation reviews for private development and public works projects to ensure compliance with the Code of Ordinances, Technical Standards Manual, and Standard Construction Details.

• Review drainage / flood studies and floodplain development permits for conformance with City and FEMA requirements.

• Review of hydrologic and/or hydraulic studies for submittal to FEMA for letters of map revision (CLOMR / LOMR) to satisfy the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements.

• Provide recommendations to the City's Floodplain Administrator.

Program Management:

• Assist with the annual Community Rating System (CRS) reporting to FEMA.

• Assist with the City's Drainage Improvement District, Drainage Participation Project, and Drainage Maintenance programs.

• Assist in management of the City's Flood-Prone Property Buyout Program.

• Assist in identifying, prioritizing, and planning for future projects as part of the citywide drainage improvement efforts.

• Assist in pursuing federal and state funding opportunities for drainage projects.

• Evaluate citizen drainage, erosion, and floodplain encroachment complaints and perform site visits; coordinate with property owners and develop solutions or corrective measures under applicable programs.
  

Miscellaneous:

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to developers, consultant engineers, residents, and City staff on stormwater and floodplain management practices and requirements.

• Meet with other Municipal, County, State, Federal and other agencies for review and compliance with established requirements and obtain permits when necessary.

• Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other software tools to analyze and visualize stormwater data, create maps, and support decision-making processes.

• Search for, obtain, and review plats, record drawings, easements, and other relevant historical documents.

• Keep abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and regulations related to stormwater management and participate in professional development activities to enhance job knowledge and skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field from an ABET-accredited school

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license with the ability to secure Texas registration within 6 months of hire

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in stormwater engineering, drainage design, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

• 4-6 years of drainage and/or water resources related experience with a municipality, state agency, or municipal consultant

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of FEMA floodplain regulations, floodplain modeling best practices, and floodplain permitting

• Knowledge of stormwater management techniques, including SWPPP, BMPs, detention/retention ponds, and erosion control measures

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local land development and public works regulations (e.g., FEMA, TCEQ, TWDB, NCTCOG, etc.)

• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in calculations, designs, and documentation related to stormwater engineering projects

• Comprehensive knowledge of Civil Engineering principals, techniques, and practices

• Working knowledge of construction practices

• Ability to read and interpret plats, easements, plans, construction details, specifications, and contracts

• Skills in HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XPSWMM, FlowMaster, CulvertMaster, and AutoCAD programs

• Working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu is preferred

• Ability to navigate in GIS based software tools

• Skills in Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with peers, supervisors, general public, and all other people to whom service is provided

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to manage tasks and meet schedules

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Class C Texas Driver's License

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in a typical office environment but some physical labor is required. Physical tasks will include lifting, squatting, bending, stooping, reaching overhead and carrying supplies, as needed, to accomplish the tasks of the activity. Primary environment will be in a climate controlled, indoor atmosphere. Travel to and occasional exposure to typical construction site environmental conditions and/or hazards may be required.

About Us

Team Garland consists of over 2,200 employees, spanning 700+ different roles! Garland is committed to diversity and inclusion and creating pathways to employment for all. We have an organizational culture of appreciation, development, and growth. Many of our employees choose Garland for lifelong careers. We are guided by the City's Mission, Vision, and Value Statements and a commitment to public service. Team Garland makes a difference in the Garland community every day.

Garland's vision is to be a progressive city working together to nurture and grow the economic, social, environmental, and cultural well-being of our community.

We are committed to preserve public trust, deliver quality services, promote economic growth, protect our community and enhance the quality of life for the good of our city and our future.