Regulatory and Compliance Specialist

Description of Work:

The Public Works Department is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as a Regulatory and Compliance Specialist. This ideal candidate will provide a variety of routine and complex administrative duties to include reviewing documentation and procedures, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on compliance-related issues, and performing compliance audits related to the Water/Wastewater Department.

Essential Job Functions:

· Reviews documentation, processes, and practices.

· Develops and enacs regulatory compliance strategies.

· Coordinates regulatory compliance procedures across organizational structures.

· Provides training in compliance practices and procedures.

· Monitors compliance and facilitating interventions to manage risks.

· Performs compliance audits and compiling reports.

· Documents compliance-related processes and maintaining records.

· Keeps abreast of regulatory changes and developments in the regulatory environment.

· Performs grant administration duties for Water and Wastewater related projects.

· Assists Superintendent in reviewing and updating policies and procedures related to Water and Wastewater department and compliance operations.

· Assists Superintendent on annual Inventory Asset Management as required by administration.

· May be required to attend meetings and/or conferences on behalf of department.

· Performs duties such as composing correspondence for approval and signature, assembles documents, required sampling reports, sampling action plans and correspondence.

· Maintains filing systems, control records, file correspondence, memos and reports, retrieve and copy materials as needed.

· Prepares timely reports to state and federal government agencies (USEPA & TCEQ) as required on a regular monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, or annual schedule.

· Develops and maintains office forms and procedures. Duplicate and distribute material.

· Responsible for complying with the preparation of purchase requisitions, purchase orders related to any and all Water and Wastewater sampling programs.

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or GED Certificate of Completion: plus, any combination of college level education, (Associates degree in Water Technology or related field plus two years' experience) or administrative experiences totaling four (4) years.

· Proficiency in office and compliance management.

· Knowledge of water /wastewater standards including Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) policies.

· Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Groundwater D/Wastewater Treatment D license or able to obtain one within twelve (12) months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Computer literate, proficiency in MS Word, WordPerfect, Excel- to create spreadsheets and reports

· Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.

· Ability to type with accuracy: business letters, reports and summaries.

· Good knowledge of spelling, punctuation, grammar, proofreading.

· Ability and knowledge of mathematics to accurately calculate formulas used in the water/wastewater industry.

Requirements/Certifications/Licenses:

· Valid Driver's License.

· Minimum four (4) years' experience in office administration operations utilizing extensive computer use.

· Must successfully pass pre-employment drug testing and post-offer employment medical examination.

· Must be able to attend training out of town as required to obtain the necessary certification and other training as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20