Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Program Manager

American Water; Neosho (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri American Water in Neosho, MO is seeking a Water Quality & Environmental Program Manager to oversee sampling, compliance reporting, and regulatory filings. You will work with both water and wastewater systems, ensuring accurate data and robust documentation while interfacing with customers and regulators.

The ideal candidate will have five years of experience in water, wastewater, and laboratory operations, plus knowledge of applicable environmental standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
• Minimum five years experience in water, wastewater, and laboratory operations.
• Experience sampling and knowledge of water/wastewater regulations and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage monitoring and reporting programs to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Conduct advanced sampling and analysis; lead special projects.
• Obtain, prepare, file and maintain all regulatory reports and records.
• Manage required permits and renewals.
• Participate in internal and external audits and liaise with regulators and customers.
• Investigate water quality complaints and determine corrective actions.
• Plan, prepare and control the portion of the financial plan related to responsibilities.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Lab analysis methods

Water/wastewater treatment

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Regulatory reporting systems

Job description

Missouri American Water is seeking a compliance-minded, results-driven individual to join our team in Neosho, MO! As the Water Quality & Environmental Program Manager, you will get to work with both water and wastewater including sampling, troubleshooting, customer interaction, and maintaining documentation and regulatory reporting. Our ideal candidate will have experience sampling and have existing knowledge of water and/or wastewater regulations and compliance standards.

Responsible for organizing advanced functions and activities related to environmental management and water quality for assigned facilities. Responsible for maintaining all applicable lab certifications, accreditations, or approvals to conduct compliance and process quality control work. Implements the day to day collection of water quality samples. Implements programs to ensure compliance with all water quality and environmental regulations. Assists in resolving treatment issues. Investigates water quality complaints and determines course of action needed.

Please note that this role is located at our operations in Neosho, MO.

Key Accountabilities

• 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. (50%)
• Obtain, prepare, file and maintain all regulatory reports and records.
• Manage required permits and make any necessary modifications and renewals.
• Participate in internal and external audits and represent American Water with regulators and customers.
• Identify potential issues and problems and initiate responsive actions and mitigate environmental violations (10%)
• Supervise, monitor, and calibrate analyzers/equipment, etc. to ensure established standards of performance and accuracy are maintained (10%)
• Conduct advanced projects and prepare reports as needed (5%)
• Investigate and respond to escalated water quality complaints or concerns.
• Responsible for planning, preparing and controlling the portion of the financial plan relating to responsibilities (5%)

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of federal and state environmental standards and regulations and understanding of current environmental legislation 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

Experience/Education

• Bachelor\'s degree preferred
• Will consider equivalent work experience in related field/industry
• Minimum Five (5) years experience in water, wastewater, and laboratory operations

Travel Requirements

• Local and regional travel
• Rare overnight travel may be required
• Valid state driver\'s license required