Regulatory Compliance Analyst

WESA; Lake Elsinore (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation & Sick Leave

Education Assistance

Certification Reimbursement

Onsite Wellness Center

Job summary

WESA in California seeks a regulatory compliance professional to support wastewater, air quality, water quality, and related programs. You will develop and submit regulatory reports, track changes, and coordinate with departments to mitigate environmental impacts.

The role requires interpreting regulations and ensuring timely compliance across multiple programs. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least one year of regulatory experience, with strong data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science, engineering, or related field.
• One year of regulatory compliance program administration experience in water or wastewater.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations for water/wastewater utilities (Title 22, SDWA, CWA, stormwater, SCAQMD).
• Familiar with drinking water monitoring, lab data, and regulatory reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform regulatory compliance duties for wastewater, air, water, recycled water, stormwater and hazardous waste programs.
• Develop, compile, and submit various regulatory compliance reports.
• Identify environmental impacts and actions to avoid or mitigate them in coordination with districts.
• Track regulatory changes and assess impacts on operations; maintain monitoring schedules and dashboards.
• Inspect facilities and prepare annual regulatory reports; manage compliance programs and projects.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Reporting

Communication

Inspections

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry/environmental science/engineering

Tools

CIWQS

SDWIS

SMARTS

CERS

Excel

Job description

Under general direction, performs a variety of regulatory compliance duties in support of the Districts’ wastewater, air quality, water quality, recycled water, stormwater, and hazardous waste programs; develops, compiles, and submits a variety of regulatory compliance reports; works with District departments to identify environmental impacts of their operations and actions needed to avoid or mitigate those impacts; tracks regulatory changes and associated impacts on District operations; and performs other related duties as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This classification is responsible for independently performing a variety of professional level administrative, inspection, and analytical duties in support of the District’s regulatory compliance programs. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, and receive instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Immediate Impact:

The successful candidate will be given the following objectives upon hire:

• Within the first month, complete required safety training and facility tours, and establish a regulatory compliance calendar.
• Within the first 3 months, demonstrate knowledge of District facilities and permits, actively participate in committee meetings, and prepare compliance reports and compliance schedules.
• Within the first 6 months, prepare assigned regulatory reports, perform facility inspections, and maintain monitoring schedules and compliance records.
• Within the first 9 months, independently conduct inspections, track corrective actions, maintain compliance dashboards, and prepare annual regulatory reports.
• Within the first 12 months, independently manage assigned compliance programs and projects, meet regulatory deadlines, and support compliance software implementation.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Possesses the equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in biology, chemistry, environmental science, engineering, or related field.
• Possesses one (1) year of increasingly responsible regulatory compliance program administration experience within a water or wastewater system, or related environmental compliance work experience.
• Is knowledgeable of environmental regulations for water and wastewater utilities, such as Title 22, the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Clean Water Act and storm water, SCAQMD rules, and hazardous materials and CUPA programs.
• Is knowledgeable of drinking water monitoring and sampling, and lab data.
• Is familiar with regulatory reporting systems (CIWQS,SDWIS, SMARTS, CERS).
• Is familiar with compliance reporting, data analysis and inspections, Excel, compliance software and dashboards.
• Can interpret regulations and apply them to District operations.
• Is able to prioritize work and meet deadlines independently, as well as communicate clearly and work effectively with staff and regulators.

Compensation:

• Medical, dental, vision, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, a life insurance policy equal to two times the annual salary for the employee and a $1,000.00 policy for eligible dependents. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following a 30-day waiting period and the Authority contributes 90% of the cost of such insurance.
• CalPERS Retirement is provided using the 2.7 at age 55 formula for “Classic” Members. Retirement is provided using the 2% at age 62 formula for “New/PEPRA” Members.
• Three deferred compensation plans to which an employee may voluntarily contribute up to $24,500 per year. The Authority does not contribute to these plans.
• Twelve (12) paid holidays per year. Upon employment with WESA for one (1) year, employees also receive two (2) floating holidays annually.
• Employees accrue vacation at a rate of 3.08 hours per two-week pay period for the first 4 years of employment; 4.62 hours for years 5-9; 6.16 hours for years 10-14; 6.47 hours for years 15-19; and 6.78 for 20+ years of service.
• Sick leave is accrued at a rate of 3.70 hours per bi-weekly pay period for a total of 96.20 hours per year with unlimited accumulation.
• Additional benefits available include: 9/80 work schedule, Direct Deposit, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance, Certification Reimbursement Program, Certification Bonus Program, Onsite Wellness Center, and two credit unions.

Our Mission:

To manage our natural resources to provide reliable, cost efficient and high quality water and wastewater services for the communities we serve, while promoting conservation, environmental responsibility, educations, community interaction, ethical behavior and recognizing employees as highly valuable assets.

The Water Employee Services Authority:

WESA was established as a joint powers authority between the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District and Meeks & Daley Water Company. As a joint powers authority, WESA provides professional water and wastewater services to both agencies. WESA is committed to:

• Professionalism—Demonstrating competency while maintaining a professional demeanor and upholding a reputation for expertise, efficiency, and high quality through delivery of information, services, and products.
• Enthusiasm—Possessing a strong drive for learning, innovation, forward thinking, and the overall desire to do your job well.
• Transparency—Demonstrating high moral standards in principles, intentions and actions; conduct that encourages loyalty, integrity, and trust.
• Inclusiveness—Promoting respect and teamwork through communication and appreciation for all.
• Stewardship—Taking ownership and responsibility for assigned responsibilities, while demonstrating a proactive, positive willingness to serve.

For questions and inquiries, please contact: Skyler Munson: [e-mail] or [phone] ext. 8224.