Regulatory Compliance Program Manager

City of Meridian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Meridian seeks a Regulatory Compliance Program Manager to oversee complex regulatory and environmental compliance for Drinking Water and Wastewater Utilities. You will manage regulatory deadlines, provide technical expertise on federal, state, and local regulations, and develop compliant programs.

Requires a bachelor’s in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience, with travel as needed. Equal opportunity employer; visa sponsorship not provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemical or Biological Sciences, or closely related field.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible environmental compliance experience, preferably related to drinking water and wastewater.
• Working knowledge of drinking water, groundwater, wastewater, recycled water, and air quality regulations.
• Possession of valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates compliance with federal, state, and municipal codes through audits and reviews.
• Develops and oversees QA/QC to ensure regulatory documentation meets laws.
• Designs and launches compliant programs translating new regulations into plans.
• Provides regulatory expertise on water quality rules and permits.
• Oversees permit applications and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory analysis

Attention to detail

Decision making

Education

Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemical or Biological Sciences, or closely related field

Job description

Be part of a team that is making a difference in the lives of our residents every day. Together, let’s shape a brighter future for our community!

Hire Date: 10/01/2026 or later

Salary: $8,048.93 per month / $96,587.06 annually

Job Summary:

Regulatory Compliance Program Manager is responsible for performing professional and technical duties associated with complex regulatory and environmental compliance for the Public Works Drinking Water and Wastewater Utilities. Responsible for regulatory oversight and regulatory program development. Provides technical expertise on Federal, State, and local water, wastewater, and engineering related regulations, and policies.Provides analysis and interpretation of regulatory matters that impact the City’s Water and Wastewater Utilities including rule making and permit applications. Responsible for managing regulatory deadlines, reporting, and applications. Position requires a high attention to detail, ability to analyze and solve complex issues, and considerable independent decision making.

• Evaluates and Ensures Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and municipal code requirements and regulations through monitoring, review, and audit of existing Department programs
  • Develops and oversees quality assurance and quality control program to audit and evaluate current policies, procedures, responsibilities, and documentation for compliance with government laws and regulations
  • Develops and presents recommended program changes to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Oversees permit compliance schedules, ensures maintenance of compliance records
• Technical Guidance and Expertise
  • Provides technical and regulatory expertise on Federal, State, and local water quality rules, regulations, and policies
  • Maintains knowledge of regulatory requirements for all major environmental programs
  • Provides technical assistance on water, wastewater, and environmental issues
• Program Development
  • Design and launch compliance programs, translating new regulations into actionable plans
• Risk Management
  • Identify compliance risks, assess them, and develop mitigation strategies
• Permitting
  • Evaluates, prepares, and submits permit applications
  • Evaluates and analyzes regulatory data
• Rulemaking
  • Analyzes the impact of proposed water, wastewater, and environmental regulations and guidelines to determine the impact on operating procedures
  • Participates, tracks, and summarizes legislative and regulatory rulemaking
• Reporting
  • Prepares complex reports, records, and correspondence for local, state and federal agencies
• Training
  • Develops and provides training of staff on permit and regulatory requirements
  • Develops regulatory guidance documents
• Perform other related duties as required by the Deputy Director of Utilities and Public Works Director.

Job Specifications:

• Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemical or Biological Sciences, or closely related field;
• 5+ years of progressively responsible environmental compliance experience, preferably related to drinking water and wastewater;
• Working knowledge of drinking water, groundwater, wastewater, recycled water, and air quality regulations and their application;
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex technical or legal agreements;
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the position.

Licensing & Certifications:

• Possession of valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Travel Requirements:

• Drives a City motor vehicle to other city sites and agency locations;
• Local travel is frequently required;
• Some regional and national travel is required.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

City of Meridian is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

The City of Meridian is unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. This includes, but is not limited to, H-1B and F-1 visa categories. Candidates must possess valid work authorization in the United States that does not require employer sponsorship.