Manager Stormwater Floodplain Chattanooga

Salary: $75,021 - $90,634 Annually (GS.14E)

Work Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (EST). Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.

Development Resource Center

This is an Exempt position.

Land Development Office

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for supervising and interpreting City codes associated with stormwater and floodplain management and for providing technical guidance in the design, review and development of construction plans and documents, as well as solutions to complex engineering problems. Technical expertise in one or more of the following engineering specializations is required: hydraulic engineering, floodplain management, structural design and analysis of buildings, bridges and underground structures, geotechnical engineering and design.

Typical duties include: assisting with interpreting and enforcing the City’s ordinances; examining architectural and civil engineering plans to ensure compliance with relevant ordinances and policies related to Chattanooga’s Stormwater Management Program and National Flood Insurance Program, providing Community Concurrence on FEMA documents; overseeing grant projects; and evaluating and supervising staff. Work requires limited supervision and the use of independent judgment and discretion.

This is a stand alone position.

(The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, but provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position‑specific duties.)

Reviews and designs complex atypical civil engineering projects for public works, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, laws and regulations, standards, policies and procedures. Public works projects include, but are not limited to, geotechnical and structural design, design and analysis of retaining walls and structures, drainage design, box culverts, box bridges, signalization, and lighting; and any associated document preparation.

Supervises, mentors, tutors, trains, and directs junior engineers and technicians in current design methods, procedures and daily assignments. Activities include, but are not limited to, in‑house technical seminars, one‑on‑one training sessions, technical design assistance, and continual monitoring of procedures and processes to optimize individuals’ performance and technical output quality.

The floodplain manager is the principal community administrator in the daily implementation of City of Chattanooga’s flood loss reduction activities including enforcing the community’s flood damage prevention regulations, updating flood maps, plans, and policies of the community, and any activities related to administration of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Issues permits for development in the community’s floodplain and enforces the requirements of the community Stormwater Management Program and the Flood Damage Prevention regulations. Explains stormwater and floodplain development requirements to community leaders, citizens, and the general public when requested.

Is responsible for reading current technical literature, maintaining professional affiliations, and attending workshops and technical training sessions when appropriate.

Communicates with management staff, other employees, developers, engineers, contractors, and external organizations to coordinate activities. Represents the department and/or the City at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, and committees.

Uses, carries, and answers their cell phone for business purposes as determined by the assigned job duties and the department head.

Assists in the preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the overall Stormwater and Floodplain Management Program as well as formally adopting and periodically updating the community Flood Damage Prevention regulations. Provides stormwater and floodplain management guidance related to community drainage…