Utility Compliance Coordinator

City of Temple, TX; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Temple, TX is hiring a Utility Compliance Coordinator to ensure water distribution meets federal, state, and local environmental regulations. The role liaises with agencies to secure licenses, permits, and regulatory approvals and resolves compliance issues.

The incumbent will prepare regulatory reports, coordinate with TCEQ/EPA/TWDB, monitor deadlines, and develop documentation and communications for leadership on compliance performance and water conservation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Environmental Science, Business Administration or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in public works, program compliance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance for water distribution with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Coordinate communications with TCEQ, EPA and TWDB and prepare required reports.
• Monitor reporting deadlines and license renewal schedules; manage permits.

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

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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

Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.