Water/Wastewater Program Lead: Compliance & Field Ops

City of Temple; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Temple is seeking a Team Leader – Water/Wastewater to lead critical environmental services within Utility operations. You will oversee backflow and FOG programs, protect potable water and wastewater systems, ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, and deliver high-quality service to residents.

You will supervise a team, develop program goals, manage budgets, review plans, and communicate findings through regular reports.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in environmental science or related field.
• Experience with computers and location devices.
• Experience reading maps, blueprints and engineering plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all requirements for each program, including the issuance of compliance schedules, and assists with enforcement as needed
• Leads a team that inspects backflow, FOG, and stormwater facilities, and maintains the database for each program in accordance with local, state, and federal laws
• Responds to inquiries and complaints related to all programs
• Participates in the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, and policies
• Participates in making decisions regarding the implementation of policies
• Participates in the annual budget process for each program
• Reviews plans and drawings, providing input to the Environmental Services Manager regarding the construction and installation of backflow prevention devices, grease collection systems, and erosion control
• Leads, plans, and develops educational material for each program for utility customers on a regular schedule
• Delivers monthly reports to the Environmental Services Manager (or more frequently if needed) and semi-annual updates for each program to the Assistant Department Director and other key members of leadership
• Serves as the field liaison for the Utility department to other divisions, departments, and outside agencies
• Interfaces with other agencies with which the City jointly operates
• Represents the City at staff functions, meetings, and workgroups as needed
• Assists with negotiating and resolving sensitive and controversial issues
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings, staying abreast of new trends and innovations in the field related to each program
• Alerts the Environmental Services Manager when regulatory changes may impact the department’s operations and budget
• Initiates needed correspondence with regulatory agencies
• Prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Experience with computers

Location devices

Maps & blueprints reading

Education

Associates degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

The City of Temple is seeking a Team Leader – Water/Wastewater to lead critical environmental services within Utility operations. You will oversee backflow and FOG programs, protect potable water and wastewater systems, ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, and deliver high-quality service to residents.

You will supervise a team, develop program goals, manage budgets, review plans, and communicate findings through regular reports.