Environmental Compliance Specialist I - Remote Tue/Fr

Aqua America, Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist I in Glenview, IL to support compliance programs across multiple systems. You will perform administrative tasks, prepare sampling plans, and coordinate with operators and engineers to meet regulatory requirements.

This role requires a BA/BS in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Sciences and 2–4 years of water/wastewater experience.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required (Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences preferred).
• 2–4 years water/wastewater operations or compliance experience preferred.
• Experience with databases and computerized maintenance management systems preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; effective with internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Schedule sampling for all systems and assist operators and managers with sampling issues (regularly).
• Record and monitor test results in spreadsheets or databases.
• Coordinate with state labs and regulators to ensure accurate paperwork and compliance.
• Review sampling and chain-of-custody forms to ensure proper documentation.
• Prepare and maintain sampling plans for monthly bacteriological, lead and copper, disinfection by-products, and other samples.
• Draft compliance reports and compile data for regulatory submissions.
• Communicate test results and regulatory information to supervisors and customers.
• Coordinate environmental programs across assigned states and with engineers and management.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Customer service

Team player

Multitasking

Pressure management

Education

BA/BS in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry or Environmental Sciences

Tools

Databases

CMMS

Excel

Job description

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist I in Glenview, IL to support compliance programs across multiple systems. You will perform administrative tasks, prepare sampling plans, and coordinate with operators and engineers to meet regulatory requirements.

This role requires a BA/BS in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Sciences and 2–4 years of water/wastewater experience.