Wastewater Lab Lead & Compliance Specialist

City of Flagstaff; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASRS retirement plan

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid holidays and leave

Take-home vehicle (city)

Job summary

The City of Flagstaff is seeking a skilled environmental laboratory professional to lead its wastewater and reclaimed water compliance laboratory. This role oversees sampling, testing, QA/QC, data management, and regulatory reporting to ensure compliance with ADEQ, EPA, ADHS, and applicable permit requirements.

Working with wastewater operations and regulatory partners, you will help ensure accurate, defensible laboratory data and uphold high environmental standards while supporting after-hours

Qualifications

• AA or AS or equivalent education or experience.
• 4 years of experience in laboratory, water/wastewater field or equivalent.
• Must obtain Grade 1 Wastewater/Wastewater Treatment/Water Distribution System Operator Certification within 1 year of hire.
• Bachelor's degree or higher is desirable, with 7 years of experience in Water/Wastewater.

Responsibilities

• Lead sampling, testing, QA/QC, data management, and regulatory reporting for water/wastewater programs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with ADEQ, EPA, ADHS, and permit requirements.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, and training to lab staff.
• Coordinate with operations and regulators; respond to emergencies as needed.
• Manage compliance programs and participate in permit renewals and modifications.
• Order lab supplies and review external proposals for equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Customer service

Education

AA/AS or equivalent

BA/BS preferred

Grade 1 Certification within 1 year

Grade 2 Certification desirable

Tools

Laboratory data management software

Regulatory reporting tools

Job description

The City of Flagstaff is seeking a skilled environmental laboratory professional to lead its wastewater and reclaimed water compliance laboratory. This role oversees sampling, testing, QA/QC, data management, and regulatory reporting to ensure compliance with ADEQ, EPA, ADHS, and applicable permit requirements.

Working with wastewater operations and regulatory partners, you will help ensure accurate, defensible laboratory data and uphold high environmental standards while supporting after-hours