Water Utility Compliance Lead | Permits & Monitoring

Winter Haven; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401(a) Retirement Plan

12 paid holidays

12 vacation days

12 sick days

Education/Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

City of Winter Haven is seeking a Compliance Manager to lead permitting, monitoring, and reporting for water and wastewater programs. You will serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, consultants, and the public, directing backflow and pretreatment activities while ensuring adherence to evolving rules.

The role requires a four-year degree, five years of relevant experience, and a valid Florida driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Five years of experience in water utility compliance.
• Ability to oversee permitting and reporting programs.
• Strong communication with regulators, engineers, and the public.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversees compliance, permitting, monitoring, and reporting for the water and wastewater divisions.
• Acts as liaison between department, regulators, consultants, and the public.
• Directs backflow, Pretreatment/FOG, permits, inspections, and audits.
• Coordinates sampling for annual drinking water, wastewater, and pretreatment reports.
• Maintains compliance records and data for facility permits.

Skills

Utility compliance

Billing software

Project management

Communication

Team coordination

Safety standards

Public relations

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AMI systems

Billing programs

Job description

City of Winter Haven is seeking a Compliance Manager to lead permitting, monitoring, and reporting for water and wastewater programs. You will serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, consultants, and the public, directing backflow and pretreatment activities while ensuring adherence to evolving rules.

The role requires a four-year degree, five years of relevant experience, and a valid Florida driver’s license.