Compliance Coordinator - Utilities

City of North Port; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of North Port seeks a Compliance Coordinator to develop and manage a city-wide compliance program focused on protecting water resources in line with federal, state, and local regulations. You will lead cross-divisional efforts, oversee required permits and reporting, and ensure data integrity across environmental programs.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with Utilities and City staff, and contribute to master plans and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in business, public administration, environmental science/engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in utility operations and compliance.
• Valid Florida driver's license by date of hire and ability to obtain FOG, Backflow, and water/wastewater licenses within specified timelines.
• Strong data management, reporting, and regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assess Utilities Department compliance activities.
• Ensure compliance for water and wastewater permits; monitor programs for regulatory adherence.
• Supervise staff, oversee training, and hire/promote personnel.
• Develop and maintain department Masterplans and technical reports.
• Prepare and present management reports on environmental issues and regulations.
• Support educational outreach and prepare governance and compliance documents.

Skills

Budgeting software

Public speaking

Autonomous work

English comprehension

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in business or public administration

3 years supervisory experience in utility operations

Job description

The Compliance Coordinator will assist in the development and management of a compliance program that consolidates and measures the success of departmental goals to protect and preserve the city’s water supply and water resources in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulatory requirements. The coordinator will provide development and oversight of programs related to pollution prevention such as the Cross Connection Control Program (CCCP), Fats, Oils, and Grease Prevention Program (FOG), Industrial Pre-Treatment Program (IPT), Water Conservation Program (WCP) and Bacteriological Compliance Sampling. The Coordinator Exercises a high degree of creativity, independent judgment, and discretion, in determining the scope of departmental programs and services.

• Responsible work coordinating and assessing the Utilities Department Compliance activities.
• Assesses compliance for water and wastewater permits. Monitors utility programs/activities for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Reviews and signs overtime and time sheets.
• Interviews, hires, and promotes employees.
• Leads, motivates, directs and supervises the training of new employees.
• Coordinates with Utilities and City staff to facilitate completion of compliance activities.
• Tracks and audits compliance data and records, and legislative bills through the development process.
• Calculates, documents, tracks, and reports department metrics including benchmarking and strategic plan data.
• Assists with the development of department Masterplans and other technical documents/reports.
• Conducts data evaluations and analysis for management reports.
• Works proactively and provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Reviews data and evaluates industrial/commercial sources to determine permit and/or categorical compliance.
• Assists and/or prepares with dissemination of administrative orders, notices of civil administrative penalty assessments, notices of violation, administrative directives.
• Assists and/or prepares Control Documents
• Investigates reports of slug or accidental spills which may cause damage and/or interfere with the wastewater collection systems, treatment processes or biosolid utilization.
• Assists in the review of permit applications, industrial waste permits, self-monitoring reports and current pretreatment literature.
• Contribute to educational outreach efforts and materials to help fellow employees understand state and regulatory regulations surrounding our Clean Water Act responsibilities so that they can be environmental stewardship partners.
• Makes oral presentations and participates in administrative hearings, public meetings, or related investigations as a representative of the Utilities Department.
• Prepares Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBP’s), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plans (SPCC) and maintains compliance with all Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) programs for Utilities Department facilities.
• Ensures that the Utilities Department remains in compliance with environmental law changes.
• Prepares and presents various management reports concerning environmental issues/regulations.
• Assists in monthly, annual and “as‑needed” report preparation, including preparing the annual operating and CIP budgets for projects.
• Represents the Utilities Department on environmental and conservation matters with other agencies.
• Prepares and maintains files on the environmental progress of CIPs.
• Assist in Preparing Water Supply Assessment Reports and Verification Reports.
• Provides training to Operations staff regarding compliance with environmental regulations during their field work.
• Assists Operations staff with environmental impact compliance and permitting during routine work and emergency repairs.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for improvement
• Develops a proactive environmental information program supportive of the City and Department mission and goals through interpretation of applicable environmental laws and guidelines.
• Coordinates with other agencies at all government levels, with environmental and natural resource agencies, and with the regulatory agencies to address critical environmental issues affecting present or future Utility Department projects.
• Works with Plant Superintendents on the inventory of groundwater and surface water assets including water rights and water usage.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)

• Skilled in computer business and budget programs.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to work autonomously and self-motivate with minimal direction.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret in English, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to produce and maintain financial and statistical records/reports.
• Ability to research/analyze data and present findings in various report formats.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple work assignments with competing deadlines.
• Ability to plan, organize and use mature judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions in accordance with established policy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, City officials, customers, vendors, and the public.
• Must work well in teams and possess high degree of organization, meticulous record keeping ability and demonstrate willingness to learn.
• Must possess intellectual curiosity and a commitment to data integrity and accuracy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee’s work is typically performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

Risk/Safety Conditions

This position requires minimal exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, etc.).

Physical Activities

The work is sedentary work: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Additional requirements include balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Position requires the operation of a City vehicle.

(Occasional=1-3 Hrs.; Frequent=3-5 Hrs.; Constant=5-8 Hrs. – Per Workday)

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, environmental science engineering, or related field.
• Three (3) years of Supervisory experience in utility operations and compliance with an emphasis on communication and program development.

(A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license by date of hire.
• Possession of or ability to obtain FOG certification within one year from date of hire.
• Possession of or ability to obtain Backflow certification within one year from date of hire.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a state license, minimum Class C water or wastewater treatment and/or Level III Water Distribution license by date of hire.

Emergency Response Responsibility

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

Veterans Preference Statement

The City of North Port, FL is an Affinitiative Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.