Water Quality Environmental Compliance Manager for Water/Wastewater Utility

Aqua Water Company; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Water Quality Environmental Compliance Manager to lead compliance efforts for water and wastewater systems. This role involves ensuring adherence to environmental regulations, collaborating with various departments, and utilizing advanced monitoring systems to maintain high-quality water services. If you're passionate about environmental stewardship and have a solid background in the water industry, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact while advancing your career in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Flexible working conditions

Community engagement programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years in water/wastewater industry required.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, or Biology needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations for water/wastewater systems.
• Compile data and maintain records for compliance reporting.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Customer Service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Pressure Management

Groundwater Knowledge

Wastewater Treatment Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Tools

SCADA Network

Compliance Reporting Software

Job description

Water Quality Environmental Compliance Manager for Water/Wastewater Utility

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Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!

About Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. Operating as Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint. Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.

Are you looking for a fantastic career at Aqua? We have a great opportunity for an Environmental Compliance Manager under the direction of the President of Aqua NJ. This role will be responsible for ensuring water and wastewater plants and systems are compliant with environmental regulations.

Essential Duties

• Works in tandem with Compliance, Laboratory, Operations, and Engineering departments, as needed, to produce high-quality drinking water and wastewater effluent at the lowest cost and to solve treatment plant-related problems. Works to assure environmental regulations are being met and provides technical experience where needed.
• Support Operational staff with all regulatory requirements and maintain working relationships with all FSR and operators. Instill a culture of environmental compliance at all levels of the organization.
• Utilizes the SCADA Network and other computer monitoring systems to review treatment and water quality at all system locations, analyze computer-generated data and respond effectively and in a timely fashion. Coordinates response with Supervisors, Facility Operators, and other personnel as needed.
• Compiles data, completes reports and analysis, and maintains records for compliance reporting purposes.
• Reviews/Submits all MORS, diversion/allocation, NJDEP forms and NJPDES forms. Responsible for tracking and renewing all water and wastewater permits.
• Prepares LSL Inventories and Replacement Plans. Coordinates all mailings to ensure regulations are met.
• Conducts and/or develops treatment studies, leads special projects, and acts as interdepartmental liaison to facilitate the exchange of physical equipment, information, and technical resources.
• Develop and/or maintain expertise in state and federal environmental rules and regulations and serve as a resource to Area Managers and other operations staff.
• Coordinate and attend all Regulatory Inspections.
• Adheres to all Aqua safety and health policies and procedures.
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, or Biology.
• A minimum of 5 years’ full-time experience in the water and wastewater industry.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Possession of valid NJDEP water or wastewater operations licensure is highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely, and professionally) with internal customers.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment.
• General knowledge of groundwater, and wastewater treatment and facilities required.
• Experience with NJDEP/EPA water or wastewater system inspections and/or actual experience working in drinking water or wastewater utility regulations is preferred.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Perform sedentary work- exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• Working conditions will include field travel to the various plants located across the state and work at the sites of Aqua, NJ.

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

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