Supervisor - Resource Protection and Compliance - Potable Water Quality

Water Otter Job Board; San Antonio (TX); Sur place; USD 81 000 - 99 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive, market-based salaries

Performance-based incentives

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Prescription drug program

Vision care plan

Two retirement plans

Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)

Disability income

Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)

Education assistance program

Employee assistance program

Flexible, tax-deferred health and Dep.

Résumé du poste

The San Antonio Water System is seeking a Supervisor - Resource Protection and Compliance to oversee daily operations of water quality programs and direct personnel responsible for inspection and monitoring to ensure compliance with potable water, pretreatment, source water protection, and storm water regulations.

You will develop standard operating procedures, evaluate regulatory changes, and coordinate responses with government agencies and environmental groups to protect public health and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Five years' program management experience, including supervising personnel.
• Demonstrated leadership in potable water, recycled water, stormwater, or related areas.
• Proficient with word processing, databases, presentation tools, modeling, and GIS software.

Responsabilités

• Plans, directs, and reviews activities of staff performing audits, inspections, and surveys for regulatory compliance.
• Develops SOPs and QA/QC procedures for inspection and monitoring activities.
• Leads cross‑functional teams on environmental issues affecting public health and the environment.
• Prepares reports and correspondence for agencies and stakeholders.
• Oversees section budgets, staffing, and resource use.
• Trains and evaluates personnel.

Connaissances

Leadership

Water quality expertise

Regulatory compliance

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Microbiology, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, or related field

Outils

Word processing

Database software

Presentation software

Modeling software

GIS software

Spreadsheets (Excel)

Description du poste

Job Description

Grade 22: Starting annual salary: $89,669.00. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Supervisor - Resource Protection and Compliance oversees the daily operations of various water quality programs and directs the activities of personnel responsible for inspection and monitoring activities that enable the system to ensure its compliance with potable water, pretreatment, source water protection, and storm water regulation, among other requirements. S/he develops standard operating procedures for section personnel and ensures that work is completed in accordance with standard operating procedures. S/he evaluates regulatory changes and recommends effective responses to emerging municipal, federal, and state requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the activities of professional, technical, and support personnel, who perform complex environmental audits, field analyses, site inspections, and surveys to determine the extent of compliance/non-compliance with applicable regulations and permits relating to potable water, pretreatment, source water protection, and storm water regulation, among other requirements. In the event of non-compliance, assess the need for corrective/preventive action and determine the appropriate enforcement response where violations of regulations have occurred.


• Develops and implements appropriate methods, standard operating procedures, and QA/QC for inspection and monitoring activities that enable the system to ensure its compliance with potable water, pretreatment, source water protection, and stormwater regulation, among other requirements.


• Leads inter-departmental teams in providing responses to environmental issues and their effects on public health and the environment. Gathers, evaluates, and interprets environmental data for complex sources of pollution to determine regulatory compliance, ambient conditions, trending, and cause and effect relationships between contamination sources and impacts.


• Leads the development and preparation of correspondence and technical reports for submittal to government agencies, environmental groups, and trade associations, among others.


• Continuously evaluates, and where necessary, recommends modifications in protection and compliance programs to the Manager - Protection & Compliance, to insure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.


• Presents information to customers and the public in the areas of drinking water quality, watershed management, well abatement and plugging, well mitigation, pretreatment, stormwater regulation, and various best management practices.


• Manages section budgets, including staff activities, expenditure levels, and resource utilization.


• Supervises, selects, develops, trains, and evaluates personnel.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING

• Reports to the Manager-Resource Protection & Compliance and works under limited supervision/guidance.


• Supervises 5-20 people.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Microbiology, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, or a related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.


• Five years' experience in program management and a related field, to include three years' supervising personnel.


• Demonstrated leadership and technical expertise in potable water, recycled water, stormwater, industrial wastewater, or a related field.


• Proficient in the use of word processing, database, presentation, modeling, and geographic information system software.


• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Sound technical understanding of water production and wastewater treatment processes; and analytical techniques, equipment, procedures, sampling techniques, methods of analysis, as applied to laboratory inspection and monitoring activities.


• Professional certifications and/or State required operator licenses in related field (Water, Wastewater, Environmental Management, Hazmat).

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.


• Significant contact with internal and external customers, consultants, vendors and government agencies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment with occasional field visits to project sites where there is heavy traffic, construction, rugged terrain, hazardous, and inclement environmental conditions. May be required to comply with requirements as specified in applicable regulations for personal protective equipment, including clearance for use of respiratory protection and other associated protective equipment.

May be required to work hours other than regular schedule such as nights, weekends, and holidays.

San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.

From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:

• Competitive, market-based salaries


• Performance-based incentives


• Medical benefits


• Dental benefits


• Life insurance


• Prescription drug program


• Vision care plan


• Two retirement plans


• Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)


• Disability income


• Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)


• Education assistance program


• Employee assistance program


• Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts


• Wellness programs


• On-Site Fitness Facilities


• Community service opportunities

Closing Date/Time: 11/1/2026 11:59 PM Central