Senior Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Specialist
Posted Date: May 30, 2025
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA, US, 17055
Company: American Water Works Company Inc
Requisition ID: 108157
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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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Pennsylvania American Water is seeking a Full Time Senior Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Specialist! If you have exprience with organizing advanced functions and activities related to environmental management and waterquality, specifically related to the Lead Program, APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration!
Primary Role
Responsible for organizing advanced functions and activities related to environmental management and water quality, specifically related to the Lead Program. Implements the school and day care requirements for the collection of water quality samples across the state. Implements programs to ensure compliance with all water quality and environmental regulations. Communicate Lead and Copper Rule Revisions required sample results to customers. Investigates water quality complaints and determines course of action needed.
Key Accountabilities
- Manage monitoring and reporting programs to ensure compliance with federal and state water quality and environmental regulations and company standards for the Lead Program.
- Conduct advanced sampling and/or analysis and special projects.
- Obtain, prepare, file and maintain all regulatory reports and records.
- Participate in internal and external audits and represent American Water with regulators and customers.
- Identify potential issues and problems and initiate responsive actions and mitigate environmental violations.
- Conduct advanced projects and prepare reports as needed.
- Investigate and respond to escalated water quality complaints or concerns.
- Responsible for planning, preparing and controlling the school and day care sampling requirements.
Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of federal and state environmental standards and regulations and understanding of current environmental legislation and regulations.
- Strong Organizational Skills.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
Experience/Education
- Minimum Five (5) years’ experience in water, wastewater, and laboratory operations.
- In Lieu of 5 years experience , will consider applicants with a Bachelor’s degree(Preferred) in environmental science/engineering or related science fields.
Certifications/Licenses
- Active State Driver’s License required with the ability to pass a motor vehicle report.
Other
- Laboratory, Indoor/Outdoor, production/office environments.
- Local and regional travel. Rare overnight travel may be required.
Competencies
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