Primary Role

• Responsible for collecting samples from the treatment plant or distribution system, performing routine water quality analyses, sample custody, data entry, compliance reporting and recordkeeping.
• Responsible for organizing functions and activities related to environmental management and water quality for assigned region.
• Investigates water quality complaints and determines course of action needed.
• Responsible for maintaining all applicable lab certifications, accreditations, or approvals to conduct compliance and process quality control work.
• Implements programs to ensure environmental compliance.
• Responsible for assisting with operator training, licensing, and CEU applications/tracking.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct sampling and/or analysis, as required, to ensure compliance with federal and state water quality regulations and company approved water quality standards. (20%)
• Draft regulatory reports, plan and permit renewals, and training materials. (10%)
• Provide regulatory support to ensure compliance with all current and upcoming EPA/IDEM/local regulations (20%)
• Provide content for and support of Emergency Response Planning activities (10%)
• Assist in the training and development of Operations staff. (10%)
• Work with external customers to build good relationships and solve water quality issues. (10%)
• Evaluate and monitor supplies and other laboratory costs to assist in maintaining the lab budget. (10%)
• Conduct system site visits in advance of regulatory inspections, track deficiencies through completion (10%)

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of basic chemistry and laboratory techniques and QA/QC programs
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Access
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental standards and regulations and understanding of current environmental legislation and regulations
• Regulatory knowledge of proper lab analytical testing methods
• Must understand principles of water and/or wastewater treatment and be able to troubleshoot systems

Experience/Education

• High School diploma required
• Associates degree preferred
• A minimum of (2) - four (4) years experience in water, wastewater, or environmental compliance
• A 2-year degree in physical, chemical or environmental sciences may be substituted for experience

Work Schedule

• Full-time, on-site
• Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm

Travel Requirements

• Local and regional travel

Certifications & Licenses

• Must hold a valid state issued driver’s license.

Other Responsibilities

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time. Ability to lift 35 lbs. Stairs required.
• Must be able to distinguish colors to conduct testing using normal colorimetric methods.

Competencies