WATER COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR

St. Tammany Parish Government; Saint Tammany (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Parish Government seeks a Water Compliance Coordinator to implement, coordinate, and manage regulatory compliance for water operations under the Utilities Department.

You will ensure adherence to LDH and LDEQ regulations, coordinating with staff to maintain accurate compliance records and reporting. The role requires a high school diploma (GED) and Louisiana certifications in water distribution/production/treatment, with experience in water quality compliance and strong

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent GED. Must be certified in Water Distribution, Production, and/or Treatment in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance files and prepare reports for state/federal environmental agencies.
• Coordinate LDH/LDEQ regulatory reporting for water operations.
• Oversee Lead & Copper and Safe Drinking Water programs and compliance.
• Coordinate data collection with operators and crews for reporting.
• Assist with water sampling and field inspections as needed.
• Accompany government inspectors on visits and ensure regulatory readiness.
• Ensure regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Louisiana water distribution certification

Louisiana water production certification

Louisiana water treatment certification

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

Essential duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. The omission of specific statements or duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• 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 h[e?] 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