Compliance Support Specialist

Graham & Associates Inc.; Tucker, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham & Associates Inc. in Tucker, GA is seeking a Compliance Support Specialist to provide program support for wastewater Consent Decree compliance activities.

You will track the lifecycle of SSOs, coordinate across departments, monitor regulatory reporting, and assist with technical reporting and client communications. This role serves as a key liaison between project teams, clients, and leadership, ensuring timely resolution of compliance-related activities and maintaining robust project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of technical experience supporting wastewater collection or conveyance systems.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the status of assigned SSOs to ensure each event is investigated, documented, and resolved per Consent Decree requirements.
• Coordinate workflow and task handoffs between multiple departments and project teams to ensure timely completion.
• Identify project delays, process gaps, or compliance issues and elevate concerns to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with document management procedures and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports by gathering, organizing, validating, and analyzing data from multiple sources.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, databases, and compliance records.
• Communicate with clients to provide project updates and develop collaborative solutions.
• Present project findings and status updates to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and edit investigation reports, regulatory submissions, and technical memoranda.
• Support continuous process improvements that enhance program efficiency and compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Compliance Support Specialist provides program support for wastewater Consent Decree compliance activities by tracking the lifecycle of Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs), coordinating activities across multiple departments, monitoring regulatory reporting requirements, and assisting with technical reporting and client communications. This position serves as a key liaison between project teams, clients, and leadership to ensure timely resolution of compliance-related activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Monitor the status of assigned SSOs to ensure each event is investigated, documented, and resolved in accordance with Consent Decree requirements.
• Coordinate workflow and task handoffs between multiple departments and project teams to ensure timely completion of activities.
• Identify project delays, process gaps, or compliance issues and elevate concerns to project leadership as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with document management procedures and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports by gathering, organizing, validating, and analyzing data from multiple sources.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, databases, and compliance records.
• Communicate effectively with clients to provide project updates, answer questions, and develop collaborative solutions.
• Present project findings, recommendations, and status updates to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and edit investigation reports, regulatory submissions, technical memoranda, and solution reports.
• Support continuous process improvements that enhance program efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related applied science field.
• 3–5 years of technical experience supporting wastewater collection or conveyance systems.
• Working knowledge of wastewater infrastructure, sanitary sewer systems, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience managing or maintaining technical databases.
• Experience supporting municipal wastewater Consent Decree programs.
• Familiarity with Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) reporting and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing technical reports for regulatory agencies or municipal clients.

COMPENSATION:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $87,000–$101,000 annually. Starting salary will be determined based on several factors, including:

• Relevant professional experience
• Education and technical qualifications
• Industry knowledge and specialized skills
• Experience supporting wastewater collection systems or Consent Decree programs
• Overall alignment with the responsibilities of the position

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, provided such accommodations do not create an undue hardship for the Company.

• Sitting most of the time exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Other physical activities may include lifting, using fingers (grasping, feeling), talking, hearing, reaching, standing, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and close visual acuity.

Graham & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.