Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Tuolumne Utilities District; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuolumne Utilities District is seeking an entry-level Regulatory Compliance Specialist-in-Training to assist with water sampling, reporting, and regulatory compliance. Under supervision, you will support water treatment plant duties, sampling oversight, and communication with regulatory agencies.

You will advance through certification requirements while performing essential monitoring, data management, and safety tasks in a District environment.

Qualifications

• Fulfills regulatory reporting and sampling duties with accuracy.
• Operates and maintains water treatment plant functions as needed.
• Adheres to District and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Conducts water monitoring per regulations and sampling locations.
• Maintains environmental compliance filings and tracking systems.
• Prepares monthly and annual water reports for state submittals.
• Coordinates with laboratory contractors for analyses.
• Adapts to new monitoring requirements and informs management.
• Provides administrative support to Water Superintendent.
• Performs Water Treatment Plant Operator duties as required.
• Adheres to safety procedures and district policies.

Skills

Regulatory requirements

Water sampling

Lab procedures

Data entry

English proficiency

MS Word & Excel

Safety procedures

Public relations

Education

GED or high school diploma

Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator Certification

California Driver’s License

Grade D2 Water Distribution Certification

Grade T2/T3 Water Treatment Certification

Tools

None

Job description

Summary

Under direct or general supervision of the Water Superintendent or Water Foreman, oversees the District’s water sampling program and monitors results to ensure compliance with the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) regulations and permit requirements. Conducts complete monitoring and reporting requirements. In addition, performs all duties related to water treatment plant operations, including the production of water as a water treatment plant operator. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Class Characteristics

Regulatory Compliance Specialist-in-Training, is the entry level/trainee class in the regulatory compliance specialist series. Under direct supervision, incumbents will be trained to perform all tasks related to the water sampling program, including reporting and compliance with regulatory and permit requirements. Under direct supervision, incumbents will be trained to perform all tasks related to the operation of water treatment plants, including the water distribution systems and associated equipment and facilities. Incumbents may advance after gaining experience, obtaining the required level of certification, meeting the qualifications of and consistently performing the work of the higher-level class.

Regulatory Compliance Specialist 1, is the journey level class in the regulatory compliance specialist series. Under general supervision, incumbents perform all tasks related to the water sampling program, including reporting and compliance with regulatory and permit requirements. Under general supervision, incumbents can perform all tasks related to the operation of water treatment plants, including the water distribution systems and associated equipment and facilities. Incumbents may advance after gaining experience, obtaining the required level of certification, meeting the qualifications of and consistently performing the work of the higher-level class.

Regulatory Compliance Specialist 2, is the advanced journey level class in this regulatory compliance specialist series. Incumbents are fully competent to independently perform all tasks related to the water sampling program, including reporting and compliance with regulatory and permit requirements. Under minimal supervision, incumbents perform all tasks related to the operation of water treatment plants, including the water distribution systems, and associated equipment and facilities.

Essential Job Functions

This position works independently and is expected to perform essential job duties with a minimum of supervision.

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducts watermonitoring requirements and regulations for the District in accordance with all regulatory agencies’ rules and guidelines. Adheres to compliance requirements,including parameters to be monitored, sampling locations, and frequency.
• Develops and maintains environmental compliance filing and trackingsystems for regulatory requirements. Maintains a calendar of required sampling events for all District water systems consisting of surface water treatment plants and ground water wells.
• Prepares monthly and annual water reports for submittal to the State of California and other water quality reports as necessary such as the SWRCB Annual Report, Consumer Confidence report, and other reports or documents required by the District. Prepares written compliance plans.
• Coordinates with contracting laboratory in ordering, receiving, and shipping of required analysis.
• Adjusts to new or revised monitoring requirements. Proactively monitors anticipated regulations applicable to the District’s system and advises supervisor and management of potential obligations.
• Provides administrative support to the Water Superintendent.
• Performs Water Treatment Plant Operator responsibilities at required level according to job description.
• Practices and ensures adherence to District and Cal-OSHA safety procedures.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Regulatory requirements, procedures, equipment and techniques used in the collection, storage, transportation, and sanitary preparation of water samples for field or laboratory testing for both ground water and surface water.
• Physical characteristics of water, safe handling of laboratory chemicals and reagents.
• General laboratory and field analytical procedures and laboratory equipment.
• Basic arithmetic including calculating proportions and percentages and measuring concentrations.

Skill in

• Efficiently collecting water samples over a wide area while accurately following standardized collection and transporting procedures.
• Entering and retrieving data using a computer.

• Read, interpret, and implement procedures, regulations, and policies as established and required by regulatory agencies.

• Interact and communicate effectively and in a professional manner with regulatory agencies.
• Microsoft word processing and spreadsheet software applications.
• Correct application of English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Safe work methods and safety precautions as related to the job.

• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work and provide excellent customer service and public relations.

Ability to

• Manage multiple, and sometimes conflicting, priorities and multitask on a regular basis.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
• Type quickly and efficiently.
• Provide written communication that is clear, concise, and technical in nature.
• Manage large volumes of complex data.
• Represent the District in a positive, professional and courteous manner.
• Perform algebraic and geometrical calculations and metric conversions.
• Organize and maintain records and files.
• Assemble data and prepare reports.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear to effectively interface with other staff members and the public; walk, stand, kneel, crawl, climb, lift and move up to 50 pounds, pull, stoop, bend, squat, twist, turn and work in tight, confined space; use hands and fingers to write and to handle, gripe, feel and operate tools, pumps, and equipment.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Outside: Drive a vehicle and perform tasks in a variety of weather conditions ranging from snow and ice to more than 100 degrees F. Work in confined work spaces and at heights, such as ladders.
• Inside: Work performed in areas that are frequently without temperature controls.
• Fumes/Gasses: Exposure to vapors and/or airborne particles from powder and liquid chemicals; gasoline fumes.
• Noise/Vibration: Exposure to generators.

Education and Experience Requirements

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying as determined solely by the District. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Regulatory Compliance Specialist-in-Training

Education/Certification/License

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator Certification issued by the State California Water Resources Control Board or obtain certification within two (2) years of appointment to position as a condition of continued employment.
• Valid California driver’s license, have a satisfactory driving record, and be insurable by the District to operate District vehicles.

Regulatory Compliance Specialist 1

In addition to the required qualifications above, the Regulatory Compliance Specialist 1:

Education/Certification/License

• Current Water Treatment Operator Certification Grade T2 issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board
• Current Water Distribution Operator Certification Grade D2 issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board
• Two years’ experience in the operation of water treatment plants or related facilities, regulatory compliance; and working in a laboratory environment similar to that of a regulatory compliance specialist-in-training or certified water operator for Tuolumne Utilities District. Two years’ experience operating and maintaining the water distribution system at Tuolumne Utilities District can be substituted for one year of water treatment experience.

Regulatory Compliance Specialist 2

In addition to the required qualifications above, the Regulatory Compliance Specialist 2:

Education/Certification/License

• Current Water Treatment Operator Certification Grade T3 issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
• Two years’ experience similar to Regulatory Compliance Specialist 1 for Tuolumne Utilities District, and minimum of four years’ experience total in water treatment plants or related facilities. Two years’ experience operating and maintaining the water distribution system at Tuolumne Utilities District can be substituted for one year of water treatment experience.

Work Hours

7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., five consecutive workdays; may be assigned to include one weekend day. Subject to change, as required to meet the needs of the District. Must be willing to work overtime and/or alternate schedule when required. Must be willing to participate in the on-call standby rotation on a regular basis.

Tentative Interviews Scheduled for October 20, 2026