Classified Ad Title:
Development Review Manager - Louisville, KY

Post Date
7/2/2024

Expiration Date
9/30/2024

Details:
Position Description: 
Manages the planning and design approval of sanitary, stormwater and green infrastructure systems of all privately funded development in MSD's service area. Establishes and enforces design/construction standards, details and specifications for collection system, drainage systems and green infrastructure. Assures proper implementation of the System Capacity Assurance Program (SCAP), Sewer Line Replacement Program (SSLRP), Plumbing Modification Program (PMP), plan approval program for all devices required by the Fats, Oil & Grease Policy (FOG), plan approval programs for all single family construction and the proper implementation of the downspout disconnection program. Develops and implements policies/procedures to ensure quality control. Communicates and partners with customers, representatives, elected officials and community regulators regarding private development and regulatory issues. Identifies gaps in department delivery and troubleshoots across delivered services to foresee and resolve problems. Develops, recommends and manages the operating budget for the section. Manages professional, technical, administrative and contract staff. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 
Provides high quality services and meets community and regulatory commitments. Establishes and enforces design/construction standards, details and specifications for collection, drainage and green infrastructure system, structures and facilities. Ensures operations involvement in design approvals. Coordinates with legal department regarding easement acquisitions, permitting requirements and contract negotiations. Ensures staff has the tools, expertise, knowledge and standard operating procedures necessary to review and approve preliminary plans, construction drawings, design calculations, specifications, drawing revisions, technical submittals, contracts, bonds and permits for land development activities. Considers the needs/requirements of the stakeholders in the development of procedures utilized or implemented. Manages the pretreatment plan review program activities including plan review, inspection of new and existing facilities, issuance of field correction notices, customer education, proper facility installation, and approval of new products. Develops and implements policy and procedures to ensure proper application and tracking of development impact fees and charges. Reviews and approves/denies requests for deviations from specifications and design manual related to privately funded projects. Analyzes new requests for sewer service. Manages the SCAP Capacity Assurance Committee. Facilitates discussions of dry and wet weather issues with gravity sewers, pump stations, treatment plants and existing sanitary sewer overflows. Coordinates and communicates with EPA, DOW, and regulatory services staff. Oversees administration of the Plumbing Modification Program (PMP) and Sanitary Sewer Line Replacement Program (SSLRP) through developments and implementations of department procedures and policies; ensures the programs are utilized appropriately; manages program staff in their evaluation of bids, preparation of loan documents, preparation of liens and final inspection of facilities. Leads stakeholder outreach efforts related to private development planning, design, construction and permitting issues. Provides direction to engineers and developers on sewer system and drainage system development to ensure adherence to MSD policy and action plans. Serves as liaison to the Development Advisory Committee and the Building Industry Association. Oversees communications to the public regarding the functionality of sanitary facilities, storm facilities, green infrastructure, plumbing modification programs and MSD's policies and procedures. Oversees communications and coordination regarding obtaining sewer services, the lateral extension approval process and site development approval procedures and policies. Exercises functional area expertise and strategic awareness and organizational awareness to develop and articulate the overall vision/goals for the program. Develops, oversees implementation and monitors adherence to production goals and work quality standards. Evaluates staff performance and assigns performance and production goals. Makes hiring, discipline and termination recommendations. Participates in succession planning and staff Individual Development Plans. Implements and enforces policies and procedures. Coaches and mentors staff. Ensures internal and external commitments of program and staff are met. Manages inter/intra department conflicts as needed. Develops and oversees administration of the operating budget across all program functions. Supports the development of and administers the annual CIP. Ensures staff compliance with records management procedures.
Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques; knowledge of planning, design, construction and maintenance of separate sanitary sewer collection systems, combined sewer collection systems, pump stations, force mains, pressures sewer systems, stormwater collection systems and green infrastructure; knowledge of laws, regulations policies and ordinances related to sanitary sewers, storm sewers and planning/zoning; knowledge of general management and supervisory techniques/principles; skill in oral and written communication; skill in managing multiple priorities; skill in exercising tact and diplomacy; skill in operating a PC and associated Windows environment software (Microsoft Word and Excel); ability to supervise a diverse workforce; ability to analyze problems and initiate solutions; ability to negotiate; ability to review/interpret engineering submittals and complex construction schedules; ability to exercise judgment and discretion; ability to maintain accurate records; ability to be courteous and helpful under pressure.

Education/Experience/Skills Required: 
Bachelor degree in engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program; eight or more years experience working as a licensed professional engineer (total minimum of 12 years), with a minimum of eight years of demonstrated, relevant experience as a project manager or project design manager of both large wastewater collection, conveyance and pumping systems structures/facilities and stormwater drainage and detention system structures; five or more years demonstrated experience with the permitting and/or implementation of Clean Water Act regulation at the local, state and federal level; five or more years supervisory experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted in certain circumstances. Must possess a Professional Engineer's License (Kentucky PE License or ability to obtain through state reciprocity within 6 months). Must possess a valid driver's license. Must have safe work and driving habits. 

Salary: 
$47.54 - $76.08 Hourly
$98,883.20 - $158,246.40 Annually

Application Instructions: 
Please apply at the following website: https://louisvillemsd.org/careers