WATER COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR

St. Tammany Parish, LA; Louisiana; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Parish Government seeks a Water Compliance Coordinator to implement and manage regulatory compliance for water operations.

The role focuses on LDH and LDEQ regulations, maintaining proper records, and coordinating reporting for the Water System. The position requires a high school diploma (or GED), a Class 1 or higher water operator certification in Louisiana, and at least three years of water quality compliance experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; LA certification as water operator (Class 1 or above) preferred.
• Three years of water quality compliance experience with a municipal/utility with ~6,000 customers preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance files and prepare reports to state and federal agencies.
• Track field personnel paperwork and ensure records are accessible for reviews.
• Report LDH Community Drinking Water Accountability information annually.

Skills

MS Outlook

MS Excel

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

LA State Water Distribution/Production/ or Water Treatment certification (Class 1)

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

Office software

Job description

Title: Water Compliance Coordinator
Department: Utilities
Reports To: Director of Utilities
Pay Plan: 80hrs per pay period
Type: Full Time
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Emergency Classification: Class I

Summary

The primary function of this position is to implement, coordinate, and manage regulatory compliance for Water operations with the Department of Utilities. This includes maintaining compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations by inspecting, reviewing and coordinating Department of Utilities operations relative to applicable Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) regulations.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintenance of compliance files:
  • Review and/or prepare reports to state and federal environmental agencies
  • Ensures all compliance files are kept in proper order for review by state and federal regulatory agencies
  • Track all field personnel paperwork (water well logs, chlorine residual reports for water systems, and customer complaint forms);
• Responsible for reporting LDH Community Drinking Water Accountability information annually (Water System Grade)
• Oversee Cross Connection program and Compliance
• Coordinates with operators and crew leaders to obtain data needed for compliance reporting
• Maintain the Safe Drinking Water Program in compliance with Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (LDHH) and United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA);
• Oversee Lead & Copper program and compliance
• Keep all operation and maintenance manuals for Utility water systems up to date;
• Oversee and coordinate hydrant flushing and maintenance, protocol and scheduling
• Assist with water sampling for all Utility water systems (when needed);
• Conduct field inspections
• Accompany government inspectors on inspection visits
• Regular, consistent attendance is required
• Any other duties as assigned

Competencies

Employee must be able to operate basic office equipment, office computer and software including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, and any other specialty equipment needed for this position. Communicates effectively and has excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Work Environment

The primary duties of this position are performed in a professional office environment but are not limited to an office environment. This position also includes field areas of empty land which may include swampy and wet conditions. This position may be exposed to wildlife and bugs in the environment.

Physical Demands

Light work. Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

Required Education/Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent GED. Must be a certified (Class 1 or above) operator with the State of Louisiana in Water Distribution, Water Production, and/ or Water Treatment. Three (3) years’ water quality compliance experience with a municipal or privately owned utility with a minimum of six thousand (6,000) water customers preferred. Requires a Valid Driver’s License.

DISCLAIMER

If selected for a position with St. Tammany Parish Government, applicants are required to successfully complete a drug screen, physical and background check prior to employment. Failure to complete any requirement, may result in a rescinded offer.

St. Tammany Parish Government is an EOE/M/F/Disability/Veteran