Utility Compliance Coordinator

Colonial Group; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a Utility Compliance Coordinator to ensure water distribution meets all applicable regulations under the guidance of the Support Services Manager. The role serves as liaison with agencies to secure licenses, permits, and approvals while resolving compliance issues.

Responsibilities include preparing regulatory reports, coordinating with TCEQ, EPA, and TWDB, tracking mandates, and administering permits; also involves promoting water conservation and educating stakeholders

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Environmental Science, Business Administration or related field.
• 3 years of experience in public works, program compliance or related field.
• Ability to obtain TCEQ Class D Water and Class D Wastewater licenses within one year.

Responsibilities

• Ensure water distribution complies with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Prepare reports and presentations on regulatory changes.
• Coordinate communications with TCEQ, EPA, and TWDB for regulatory matters.
• Administer regulatory permitting, tracking, and finalization for required permits.
• Monitor reporting deadlines and permit renewal schedules and ensure compliance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Report writing

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Associate's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Summary

Under the general direction of the Support Services Manager, the Utility Compliance Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the City’s water distribution meets all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Acts as the liaison between an organization and other agencies to secure the necessary licenses, permits, and regulatory approvals, while also resolving compliance issues.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Researches, compiles, and submits reports, to include not limited to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to meet mandatory reporting requirements
• Coordinates Utility related communications with the TCEQ, EPA, and TWDB
• Evaluates compliance with current regulatory requirements and researches regulatory changes
• Prepare reports and presentations on potential impacts of regulatory changes
• Tracks federal and state mandates; stays updated on changes
• Compiles and analyzes utility related administrative and operational data; forecasts and monitors key performance indicators
• Administers regulatory permitting, tracking, and finalization for required permits
• Monitors reporting deadlines and permit renewal schedules; coordinates with division staff to ensure deadline compliance
• Serves as the water conservation coordinator; researches water conservation policies, best practices, and legislation; recommends changes to conservation initiatives
• Prepare reports, infographics and presentations on water use and conservation to educate customers, City leadership, and other stakeholders
• Develops workflows to document ongoing regulatory compliance and communicates performance to management
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree in Environmental Science, Business Administration or related field
• Three (3) years of experience in public works, program compliance or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree
• Experience with water, wastewater and regulatory agencies
• Utility experience or municipal government experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain TCEQ Class D Water and Class D Wastewater licenses within one year