Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Lead

American Water; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri American Water in Chesterfield, MO seeks a Water Quality & Environmental Program Manager with strong compliance focus. The role covers sampling, regulatory reporting, and maintaining certifications for water and wastewater operations at local facilities.

The candidate will manage monitoring programs, handle permits, and participate in audits while communicating with regulators and customers to uphold safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state environmental standards and regulations.
• Regulatory knowledge of proper lab analytical testing methods.
• Must understand principles of water and/or wastewater treatment and be able to troubleshoot systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage monitoring and reporting programs to ensure compliance with federal and state water quality and environmental regulations and company standards for assigned facilities.
• Conduct advanced sampling and/or analysis and special projects.
• Obtain, prepare, file and maintain all regulatory reports and records.
• Manage required permits and make modifications/renewals as needed.
• Participate in audits and represent American Water with regulators and customers.
• Investigate and respond to water quality issues and escalated concerns.
• Plan, budget, and control the portion of the financial plan related to environmental responsibilities.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Lab analytical testing

Water/wastewater treatment know-how

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Equivalent work experience

Job description

Missouri American Water in Chesterfield, MO seeks a Water Quality & Environmental Program Manager with strong compliance focus. The role covers sampling, regulatory reporting, and maintaining certifications for water and wastewater operations at local facilities.

The candidate will manage monitoring programs, handle permits, and participate in audits while communicating with regulators and customers to uphold safety and quality standards.