WQ & Env Compliance Specialist
Posted Date: Sep 30, 2025
Location: Chesterfield, MO, US, 63005
Company: American Water Works Company Inc
Requisition ID: 108917
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About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.
American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.
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Primary Role
Responsible for managing compliance with environmental regulations including data analysis and reporting related to environmental programs. Assists with data analysis, reporting, and customer service for the Cross Connection Control Program. Performs wastewater analyses, sample custody, data entry and record
keeping.
Key Accountabilities
- Manages compliance with environmental regulations, conduct site visits, and trains team members on environmental requirements.
- Performs data analysis and tracks compliance with Cross Connection Control
- Program and assists with customer service.
- Identifies potential issues and initiates responsive actions.
- Mitigates environmental violations and continually evaluates processes and recommends improvements.
- Works with internal and external customers and regulators to build positive relationships.
- Conducts sampling and/or analysis, as required, to ensure compliance with federal, state, and internal requirements.
Knowledge/Skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Programs including Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook.
- Good working knowledge of federal and state environmental standards and regulations.
- Thorough knowledge of water quality and environmental regulations affecting the business preferred.
Experience/Education
- Minimum Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in water, wastewater, or environmental compliance.
- A 4-year degree in physical, chemical, or environmental sciences may be substituted for experience.
Travel Requirements
- Local and occasional regional.
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Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass motor vehicle background check.
Work Environment
- Laboratory, Indoor/Outdoor, production/office environments.
- Ability to lift 35 lbs.
- Stairs required.
- Must be able to distinguish colors to conduct testing using normal colorimetric methods.
Competencies
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