Crew Chief

Position Summary

Leads combined wastewater collections and stormwater operations—ensuring regulatory compliance, asset maintenance, and resilience for wet‑weather events.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct stormwater inspections, inlet/outfall maintenance, ditch/pond mowing, and illicit discharge investigations; maintain MS4 records and annual reports.
• Coordinate collections cleaning/CCTV, SSO prevention, and wet‑weather response; integrate data across systems.
• Develop SOPs for dewatering, erosion/sediment control, and spill response; oversee contractor performance.
• Manage budgets, staffing, and equipment (vactors, jetters, mowers, CCTV vans).
• Engage with municipalities and the public on education and right‑of‑way coordination.
• Produce KPI dashboards (MS4 inspections, SSO frequency, response times) and continuous improvement plans.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in stormwater/collections with 2+ years leadership; MS4 program experience required.
• Knowledge of CWA, NPDES, erosion control, and BMP maintenance.
• Strong safety, communication, and stakeholder skills.

Education & Certifications

• Associate’s required; Bachelor’s in environmental science/engineering preferred.
• Stormwater inspector certification (e.g., CESCL/CPESC) preferred; wastewater certification a plus.

Skills & Competencies (CLEAR Values)

• Collaboration — partners effectively with municipalities, customers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Leadership — sets clear expectations and coaches safe, high‑quality field work.
• Excellence — maintains accurate, audit‑ready records; follows SOPs, permits, and regulations.
• Accountability — meets response KPIs; owns preventive maintenance and corrective actions.
• Respect — communicates professionally with the public and team members.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Field‑based role with frequent driving, outdoor work in varied weather, and exposure to traffic, confined spaces, biological/chemical hazards, and uneven terrain. Must be able to lift 50+ lbs, climb, kneel, and wear required PPE. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.