Storm Water and Erosion Manager

Department: Community Development

Reports To: Director of Community Development

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary Range: $ 55,000 - $ 75,000

Job Summary

The Storm water and Erosion Manager is a professional leadership role responsible for the

administration, oversight, and enforcement of storm water management and soil erosion

regulations within Gordon County. This position ensures the environmental integrity and safety

of development projects—ranging from residential subdivisions to large-scale industrial

sites—by managing compliance with local ordinances, state requirements, and federal water

quality standards. The Manager serves as a primary technical advisor for erosion control, land-

disturbing activities, and flood plain management.

Key Responsibilities

 Program Oversight: Manage and enforce the County’s Soil Erosion and Sedimentation

Control Ordinance, Storm water Management Ordinance, and Flood Damage Prevention

Ordinance.

 Plan Review: Perform technical reviews of residential subdivision plans, commercial

developments, and industrial project plans to ensure compliance with County regulations

and storm water best management practices.

 Tertiary Erosion Sedimentation and Pollution Control Plans.

 NPDES (NOI) Preparation.

 NPDES Notice of Termination Documentation.

 Hydrology Reports Inquiries.

 Erosion Control Planning (ESC Plans).

 Storm Water System Design approvals.

 Flood Plain management.

 Field Inspections: Conduct and oversee on-site inspections of construction projects to

monitor erosion and sediment control measures and verify adherence to approved

Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) and NPDES, and Georgia

EPD regulations.

 Enforcement: Identify and document code violations, issuing correction notices or stop-

work orders when necessary to protect the County's environmental assets.

 Environmental Investigation: Lead investigations into illicit discharges, pollution

incidents, and wetland protection, and Georgia State Waters concerns.

 Public Liaison: Educate developers, contractors, and the public on storm water

requirements; provide technical guidance regarding land-disturbing permits and utility

construction.

 Inter-Departmental Coordination: Assist the Director and other staff within the

Community Development department and Code Enforcement officers as needed; ensure

accurate record-keeping for storm water permit fees.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

 High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

 Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or a

related field is highly preferred.

 Extensive proven experience in storm water management, erosion control, environmental

compliance, or construction management.

Certifications

 Certified Storm water Inspector (CSI) or equivalent professional certification preferred.

 GSWCC Level II Design Professional or Plan Reviewer certification preferred.

Technical Skills

 Thorough knowledge of federal, state (GA EPD), and local stormwater regulations.

 Expertise in interpreting engineering plans, site surveys, and technical environmental

documents.

 Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting and public interaction.

Employment Requirements

Requirement Description

Driver's License Valid GA Driver's License with a clean driving record.

Background

Check

Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check and drug

screening.

Physical

Demands

Ability to walk over uneven terrain at active construction sites and

work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination

Gordon County, Georgia Code Sec. 10-40. - Equal opportunity and nondiscrimination. (a)Policy. There

shall be no discrimination exercised due to race, national origin, color, religion, creed, age, handicap, sex,

or political affiliation with respect to the recruiting and examination of applicants, the hiring of eligibles,

or in any personnel transactions affecting employees, including training, promotion, separation and

disciplinary actions. All personnel actions shall be based solely upon merit and fitness of the individual.

(b)Publicity. The county administrator shall see that information about job opportunities is readily

available to potential job applicants. A continuing program shall be conducted to make the equal

employment policies known to all citizens of the community and other potential job applicants.

(c)Appeals based on alleged discrimination. An applicant or employee who alleges discrimination in any

personnel transaction shall have the right to appeal, as provided in section 10-31(g).

(d)Facilities accessible to the handicapped. The county will maintain offices in facilities that are

accessible to the handicapped, or make any reasonable adjustments to office facilities, to eliminate

architectural barriers to the handicapped. Any artificial barriers to employment will be eliminated. (Ord.

of 12-19-95, Ch. XVI)