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Program Manager - Stormwater (DBNS)

Overview

Agency Summary

The purpose and mission of the Department of Business & Neighborhood Services (DBNS) is to protect and improve the quality of life of persons and animals in the City of Indianapolis. DBNS is the City of Indianapolis and Marion County’s principal department responsible for business licenses, residential and commercial permits, and the enforcement of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the Consolidated City and County. The department also oversees operations at the city’s animal shelter, Indianapolis Animal Care Services.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for the supervision of employees and processes related to permitting, inspections, and enforcement operations and ensuring compliance with floodplain, stormwater, sediment control, transportation standards and more. Incumbent must ensure the Department's private stormwater permitting and inspection practices consistently adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines. The role will coordinate regularly with the Department of Public Works, the Department of Metropolitan Development, contracted vendors, and internal/external partners. This position requires a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Position Responsibilities

Assists the Administrator: Infrastructure & Stormwater in the oversight of permitting and inspection processes for floodplain, private stormwater drainage, driveways and street construction.
Responsible for providing training, guidance, direction, and supervision of staff to ensure proper code and policy enforcement.
Responsible for overseeing the City's post-construction Best Management Practice (BMP) stormwater inspection process.
Assists the Administrator in the floodplain permitting data collection and reporting for the City's participation in the Community Rating System (CRS)
Responsible for monitoring staff productivity and identifying and implementing process improvements necessary for providing efficient and effective services.
Works cooperatively with consultants and staff to ensure the issuance of permits and scheduled inspections occur timely and in compliance.
Interacts regularly with residents, contractors, developers and other agencies to address permitting or field related inquiries.
Assists in the development, maintenance and tracking of permitting and inspection data required for use in regular and annual reporting.
May perform field inspections to assess the quality of inspections performed by staff and/or when workload demands.
This position supervises ASFCME Union staff, as well as non-union staff, and must ensure staff are adhering to both the HR City-County Handbook guidelines as well as the latest edition of the AFSCME Union contract, as applicable.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, civil engineering, or a related field and a minimum of two (2) years of prior related experience in program management is required. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis. Ability to analyze, project, and utilize spreadsheet(s), database(s), and other software is required. Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet various deadlines is a must. Ability to communicate effectively in all forms at all levels of leadership.

Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, civil engineering, or a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of prior related experience in program management is preferred.

If your qualifications meet the requirements of the posted position, your application will be referred to the hiring agency. Once the agency receives your application, all further communication during the interview and selection process will be handled directly BY THE AGENCY. It is IMPERATIVE that you record the contact information of the individual who is scheduling your interview. City-County HR will not have access to this information, is not involved in the interview or selection process, and can only confirm whether an application has been referred. After selection of the successful candidate, an official offer of employment will be made by HR.

Working Conditions

Essential functions are regularly performed in an office setting without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Conditions

Sitting at a desk the majority of the day
Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or workstation.
Occasional travel to meetings and events during the day, after hours and on weekends.

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