Drinking Water Program Lead - Compliance & Field Ops

Tessera

Hinesville (GA)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 88,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short‑

Short-Term Disability Insurance

3% Employer 401(k) contribution

Flexible Spending Accounts

11 paid federal holidays

12 paid vacation days

Tuition assistance

Professional development

EAP

Public Service Loan Forgiveness for FT

Job summary

Tessera is seeking a hardworking Drinking Water Program Technician to serve as the onsite technical lead for the Installation Drinking Water Program at Fort Stewart, GA. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, coordinate water program activities, and guide staff with appropriate training and certifications.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in water utilities, strong SDWA knowledge, and relevant certifications (State DW Operator, GIS/ArcGIS, HAZWOPER).

Qualifications

5-8 years of water utilities, drinking water management, or water resource management experience is required; vocational/training may substitute partially for experience.
State Drinking Water Operator Certification is highly preferred.
Certifications in SDWA-related areas (Distribution/Water Treatment, HAZWOPER, CEP, GIS/ArcGIS, Water Quality) are preferred.
Experience managing drinking water compliance programs and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations is preferred.
Strong knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary onsite technical lead and subject matter expert for the Installation Drinking Water Program and ensure compliance with all drinking water regulations.
Direct and oversee drinking water program activities across the installation to meet contractual obligations and program objectives.
Provide technical guidance, oversight, and quality assurance for drinking water staff with proper training and certifications.
Coordinate with Government stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and the COR to support program execution, inspections, and reporting.
Analyze monitoring and sampling data, identify trends, evaluate performance, and recommend improvements for compliance.
Prepare and submit regulatory reports and deliverables (CCR, inspections, analyses, groundwater reports, conductance reports).
Monitor program performance and maintain accurate records for audits and reviews.