Discussion:
On October 17, 2017, City Council authorized adding a new Water Resources/Environmental Engineer position within the Public Works Department (Engineering Division). A job/market evaluation was performed and determined the appropriate salary range at grade 8 ($70,574 to $88,150).
Key tasks for this position include administering the following:
- MPCA MS4 NPDES permitting program
- Development review pertaining to storm sewer/water resources
- City stormwater improvements
- Storm drainage issues
- Liaison to watershed districts, Prior Lake Outlet Channel, SMSC
- Natural resources initiatives
- Local Water Resources Management Plan
- City stormwater model
Currently, the City has been using outside consultants for surface water resources assistance including all surface water evaluations for developments. This new position will take over a portion of this outsourced surface water related work as well as take over a portion of the tasks of the Natural Resources Technician that was eliminated. Having a position dedicated to these tasks will improve the management of these tasks to ensure all state and federal requirements are being met as well as free up a portion of time for other engineering staff to concentrate on other city tasks and initiatives experienced with our growing community.
Attached is the job description for the Water Resources/Environmental Engineer position. The hiring process for this position will be completed by the Human Resources Department and will follow the same procedures as hiring comparable positions within the city.