What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regulatory Compliance Superintendent position at City of College Station?
Description
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Water Services, the Regulatory Compliance Manager leads and manages a team to develop and implement regulatory compliance programs for water and wastewater services, with a focus on environmental and safety standards. Key responsibilities include managing regulatory reports, maintaining environmental permits, overseeing vendor contracts, and conducting safety training and audits. This position collaborates with other city departments and emphasizes mentorship, ensuring compliance across all divisions while driving team performance and accountability.
Principal Duties
- Plan, organize, manage and coordinate the activities of assigned personnel involved in the operations of regulatory compliance. Provide leadership, direction, and guidance for the development and operation-related activities to achieve the department’s goals and objectives
- Supervise assigned staff (directly, and indirectly through subordinate supervisors), which includes prioritizing and assigning work; monitoring workloads, conducting performance evaluations; ensuring adherence to standards and procedures; identifying, recommending training plans; and making hiring, terminating and disciplinary decisions or recommendations.
- Serve as the designated signatory for regulatory agency reports, ensuring full compliance with all reporting requirements, and act as the primary contact during regulatory compliance audits and inspections conducted by external agencies. Maintain organized records for all submitted reports and documentation.
- Develop, maintain, and manage a comprehensive inventory of water and wastewater environmental permits, ensuring timely applications, renewals, and amendments. Collaborate on the creation and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with associated permits.
- Oversee contracts with outside vendors related to water and wastewater regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to necessary permits and regulations. This includes managing the requisition, review, and execution of contracts, such as those for laboratory services.
- Manage the development, coordination, and implementation of required safety training for all water services staff, while conducting environmental and safety audits of water and wastewater systems to ensure compliance with established safety standards.
- Assist other city departments in interpreting and enforcing water and wastewater-related ordinances, as well as state and federal regulations.
- Prepare, monitor, and administer the annual budget for activities within the assigned division.
- Consult with the Assistant Director on the development and revision of policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field, with at least five (5) years of relevant experience and a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Texas Driver’s License
Available for emergency response
Preferred: Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
Licensed TCEQ Water and/or Wastewater Operator
Supplemental Information
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.
