Program Manager II - Stormwater Management and Environmental Resilience

State of Indiana

$80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or related field.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience; experience in green infrastructure is preferred.
  • Municipal or utility experience is a plus.
  • Preferred certifications include PE or Landscape Architect license, with Floodplain Manager and Pesticide Applicator certifications required within 12 months.
  • Strong knowledge of stormwater systems, floodplain management, and watershed planning.

Responsibilities

  • Lead watershed planning and stormwater programs from inception to completion.
  • Manage project budgets and resources while defining long-term strategies.
  • Oversee compliance with floodplain management and associated permitting.
  • Coordinate with various teams, agencies, and stakeholders for project delivery.
  • Promote initiatives related to green infrastructure, water quality, and relevant policy.

Benefits

  • Work on impactful projects that protect water and enhance community infrastructure.
  • Opportunity to lead and develop a team.
  • Engage in innovative environmental resilience initiatives.
  • Potential to influence urban sustainability practices.
  • Flexible schedule with variability in hours.
Full Job Description
Program Manager II - Stormwater Management and Environmental Resilience Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (may vary)

What You'll Do Lead stormwater programs, capital projects, and environmental resilience initiatives-shaping how the City plans, builds, and manages sustainable infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead watershed planning, stormwater programs, and capital projects end-to-end
• Manage budgets, resources, and long-term strategy
• Oversee floodplain management, permitting, and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate with teams, agencies, and stakeholders to deliver projects
• Advance green infrastructure, water quality, and policy initiatives

Supervisory Responsibilities
• Lead and develop team members
• Oversee daily operations and performance
• Support hiring, training, and accountability

What You Bring - Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience; green infrastructure experience preferred
• Municipal or utility experience a plus

Preferred Certifications
• PE or Landscape Architect license (preferred)
• Floodplain Manager Certification (within 12 months)
• Indiana Pesticide & Fertilizer Applicator Certification (within 12 months)

Technical Skills & Knowledge
• Stormwater systems, floodplain management, and watershed planning
• Green infrastructure and regulatory compliance (NPDES, CSSOP, CMOM)
• Project management, budgeting, and PMIS tools • AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and data analysis tools

Why Work for the City of Fort Wayne Lead impactful work that protects water, strengthens infrastructure, and supports a more resilient future for the community.

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