Compliance Programs Lead: Environmental Regs & Reporting

Clean-Water-Services; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Clean Water Services seeks a Compliance Operations Manager to lead the Regulatory Affairs Department's Compliance Services Program, coordinating cross-functionally to ensure NPDES/MS4 and air permitting compliance.

You will guide regulatory reporting, permit renewals, and program improvements, working with staff, consultants, and stakeholders to address evolving requirements and optimize performance.

Qualifications

• 5 years of team lead experience, including 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• 5 years of experience coordinating or managing environmental compliance programs and projects, including regulatory permitting for surface water or stormwater, wastewater treatment, or industrial discharges.
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, chemical or environmental engineering, environmental science, water or wastewater treatment technology, regulatory compliance, water resources, or a related field.
• Candidates must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Advise and collaborate on implementing regulatory compliance programs and emerging regulatory issues.
• Oversee implementation of the watershed-based NPDES permit, including MS4 and air contaminant discharge permits, and related programs.
• Prepare, draft, review, and submit regulatory reports, plans, and related documentation; improve reporting processes.
• Liaise with DEQ and other external agencies and stakeholders; negotiate permit conditions and address compliance issues.
• Monitor legislation and regulations; develop solutions and ensure implementation across the organization.
• Manage program budget, contracts, and resource planning; recruit and develop staff.
• Represent the Compliance Services Program to regulatory agencies, elected officials, and the public.

Skills

Regulatory compliance programs

Cross-functional coordination

Staff supervision

Budget management

Contracts management

Regulatory reporting

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, chemical/environmental engineering, environmental science, water or wastewater treatment

Job description

Clean Water Services seeks a Compliance Operations Manager to lead the Regulatory Affairs Department's Compliance Services Program, coordinating cross-functionally to ensure NPDES/MS4 and air permitting compliance.

You will guide regulatory reporting, permit renewals, and program improvements, working with staff, consultants, and stakeholders to address evolving requirements and optimize performance.