What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regulatory Affairs Director position at Clean Water Services?
The department of Regulatory Affairs is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Director. This position leads and directs Clean Water Services' (CWS) vision, mission, strategic initiatives, and overall goals, ensuring compliance with the regulatory framework influencing CWS programs and the water quality needs of the Tualatin Basin. This position will work with regulatory agencies to ensure CWS can successfully implement an integrated watershed management program.
Notes: The Regulatory Affairs Director posting will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will begin February 17, 2025.(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification. CWS may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license.Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.
Notes: The Regulatory Affairs Director posting will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will begin February 17, 2025.(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification. CWS may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)
- Provides guidance to the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) regarding regulatory compliance and planning for the basin's water quality needs. Provides recommendations for watershed management and executive-level decision-making.
- Oversees the compliance and operations of the Laboratory Services program, ensuring adequate staffing and resources needed to meet permit requirements and provide operations and research project support for CWS. Guides the development of new analytical methods needed to ensure future compliance.
- Oversees the operations of the Environmental Services program, including implementation and compliance with federal pretreatment, complaint response, industrial/commercial, pollution control, pollution prevention, and cost recovery programs.
- Develops innovative watershed-based regulatory frameworks (such as watershed-based NPDES permitting, water quality credit trading, and ecosystem services marketplaces) across CWS to drive adoption, establish desired outcomes, and ensure compliance requirements are met.
- Ensures compliance with permits, works with managers and teams to implement local permit programs, responds to regulatory agencies to ensure resolution of compliance issues, and makes decisions on enforcement actions for the industrial pretreatment program.
- Partners with leadership across CWS to address compliance challenges, align facility and organizational capabilities, and contribute to enhancing operational effectiveness and compliance with evolving regulatory requirements. Leverages extensive knowledge of wastewater and stormwater treatment processes, regulatory requirements, and organizational capabilities to implement frameworks and achieve defined outcomes.
- Mediates and resolves technical, sensitive, and/or controversial issues and concerns for internal programs and external customers; integrates department programs with partners and stakeholders; represents the department to elected officials, outside agencies, the community, and media.
- Builds, manages, and maintains effective relationships with regulatory agencies, environmental organizations, and industry groups and personnel to advocate at local, state, and national levels. Implements CWS compliance strategies and integrated watershed management approach and collaborates on standards and initiatives. Creates opportunities for an integrated watershed management approach within regulatory compliance.
- Tracks and manages legislative and regulatory policy initiatives and trends at the federal, state, and local levels. Interacts with regulatory agencies to anticipate and influence pending regulatory actions to facilitate effective implementation of the integrated plan. Assesses CWS compliance capabilities and proactively develops strategies to align with or influence regulatory standards.
- Negotiates and administers contracts for studies, services, purchases, and/or permits.
- Oversees and directs the work of supervisory or managerial staff, employee development and performance, including selection and training; preparation of performance appraisals and development or improvement plans; resolves complaints and grievances; implements disciplinary actions.
- Drives a CWS or personal vehicle for work-related purposes.
- Water quality standards including application and permitting processes
- Water resources program management
- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, administrative rules and permits
- Environmental and water quality study modeling and monitoring design, air quality permitting, monitoring and analysis, regulatory agencies compliance procedures, implementation, and application
- Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs
- Managing an industrial pretreatment program within the scope of federal and state regulations
- Modern and complex principles and practices of program development and administration
- Advanced principles and practices of budget development and control
- Principles of supervision; teambuilding and coaching techniques and practices
- Developing and implementing Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
- Developing water quality/ecosystem modeling and monitoring
- Directing the work of professional and technical personnel
- Selecting, supervising, training, developing, and evaluating staff
- Providing administrative and professional leadership and direction
- Preparing and administering large and complex budgets
- Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals
- Interpret and apply pertinent policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
- Interpret and apply the Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of CWS staff and other government officials, community groups, and the general public
- Operate effectively in a team environment
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Anticipate stakeholders’ perspectives and needs
- Present ideas both orally and in writing to increase understanding and support among the public who have varying levels of comprehension, opposition, or indifference to the information being presented
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
The following are the minimum qualifications for this position.
5 years of supervisory or managerial experience;
5 years of experience in the planning and management of natural resources, watershed, or natural systems;
5 years of experience working in a regulatory environment including water quality policy development or implementation;
Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, biology/chemistry, environmental engineering, environmental law, natural resources, energy law, or related fields. 5 years of supervisory or managerial experience;
5 years of experience in the planning and management of natural resources, watershed, or natural systems;
5 years of experience working in a regulatory environment including water quality policy development or implementation;
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license.Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.
Salary : $151,523 - $208,344
