Senior Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Specialist - 106176DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary Role
Responsible for organizing advanced functions and activities related to environmental management and water quality for assigned facilities. Responsible for maintaining all applicable lab certifications, accreditations, or approvals to conduct compliance and process quality control work. Implements the day to day collection of water quality samples. Implements programs to ensure compliance with all water quality and environmental regulations. Assists in resolving treatment issues. Investigates water quality complaints and determines course of action needed.Key Accountabilities
Manage monitoring and reporting programs to ensure compliance with federal and state water quality and environmental regulations and company standards for assigned facilities.
Conduct advanced sampling and/or analysis and special projects.
Obtain, prepare, file and maintain all regulatory reports and records.
Manage required permits and make any necessary modifications and renewals.
Participate in internal and external audits and represent American Water with regulators and customers.
Identify potential issues and problems and initiate responsive actions and mitigate environmental violations.
Supervise, monitor, and calibrate analyzers/equipment, etc. to ensure established standards of performance and accuracy are maintained.
Conduct advanced projects and prepare reports as needed.
Investigate and respond to escalated water quality complaints or concerns.
Responsible for planning, preparing and controlling the portion of the financial plan relating to responsibilities ONCALLCertifications and Licensures
Active state driver's license required with the ability to pass a motor vehicle report.Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge of federal and state environmental standards and regulations and understanding of current environmental legislation and regulations.
Regulatory knowledge of proper lab analytical testing methods.
Must understand principles of water and/or wastewater treatment and be able to troubleshoot systems.
Communication and Customer service.
Microsoft Excel.Experience/Education
Minimum Three (3) years experience in water, wastewater, and laboratory operations or a college degree in a related field.
Bachelors degree preferred, not required in lieu of other job experience.Work Environment
Laboratory, Indoor/Outdoor, production/office environments.Travel Requirements
Local and regional.
Rare overnight travel may be required.Competencies
Champions safety
Customer obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Nimble learning
Drives Results
CollaboratesJoin American Water We Keep Life Flowing ™American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.