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Storm Water Coordinator “Cedar Rapids is a vibrant urban hometown – a beacon for people and businesses that are invested in building a greater community now and for the next generation”. The City of Cedar Rapids, IA is currently recruiting for a Storm Water Coordinator. Annual Salary: $52,624.00 to $72,300.30

Details on the required qualifications including the complete job description for this position can be found at our website: www.CityofCR.com/Jobs

Some Examples of Essential Work:  Compiles data and prepares the City’s annual MS4 Report;  Implements and annually updates the City’s Storm Water Management Program (SWMP), including measurable goals contained therein;  Collects data for, implements and annually updates the Cedar Rapids Metro Area Watershed Assessment;  Develops initiatives for and implements requirements of the City’s MS4 Permit as issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR);  Complies with updated storm water regulations and orders as issued by state and federal agencies;  Maintains a public education program to inform the public about illicit discharge reporting and pollution prevention for residents and businesses;  Conducts field and site reviews of existing and proposed storm water facilities, including pipes, detention basins, streams, and water quality features;  Conducts field data collection including water quality sampling;  Develops and delivers presentations and attends meetings, conferences, and workshops as requested and authorized;  Assists in departmental projects including ordinance research and development;  Provides code enforcement regarding illicit discharges;  Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices;  Attends work regularly at the designated place and time;  Supports continuous process improvement initiatives;  Performs related work as required. Acceptable Experience and Training include:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, environmental science or a related field; and  Considerable experience in storm water management, regulations and permitting; or  Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Required Special Qualifications:  Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) or Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ) or ability to obtain within four years of appointment.  Valid Driver’s License upon appointment. The City of Cedar Rapids offers a supervisory training curriculum and professional development courses throughout the year. We believe in upward mobility for our employees and the diversity and size of our organization provides real opportunity for advancement - even in times of economic uncertainty. We offer a generous benefits package that includes: free employee dental care and low cost family dental care, low cost health and prescription coverage, flexible benefits plans, 11 paid holidays, a comprehensive wellness program with free annual screenings for you and your spouse, an IPERS retirement package, deferred compensation, flexible leave and tuition reimbursement. For more information on what it is like to experience life in Cedar Rapids or the Corridor area visit http://www.cedarrapids.org/ or www.culturalcorridor.org/index.asp. Visit our website to download an application: www.CityofCR.com/Jobs Submit your completed application to: [email protected]

Applications accepted until 4:00p.m. May 23, 2014. Pre-employment drug screen required. Assistance provided to disabled individuals upon request Equal Opportunity Employer