Senior Water Quality & Compliance Lead

City of Avondale; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Avondale is seeking a Senior Environmental Technician to support field operations within regulatory compliance sampling programs for water systems. You will oversee sampling, data entry, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance under the Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act.

Responsibilities include planning sampling, mentoring junior staff, maintaining databases like SDWIS and SAMS, and collaborating with Engineering on water mains

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of water quality sampling, compliance, or similar field.
• ADEQ Grade II Certification in Water Distribution or Water Treatment.
• Must obtain ADEQ Grade III Certification within 1 year and maintain it.
• Must possess a valid Arizona Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field activities and coordinate sampling schedules.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for drinking water and wastewater programs.
• Maintain SDWIS and SAMS data; prepare reports to ADEQ.
• Collaborate with Engineering and contractors on new water mains testing.
• Provide training and SOP review to Environmental Technician.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Avondale is seeking a Senior Environmental Technician to support field operations within regulatory compliance sampling programs for water systems. You will oversee sampling, data entry, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance under the Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act.

Responsibilities include planning sampling, mentoring junior staff, maintaining databases like SDWIS and SAMS, and collaborating with Engineering on water mains