Regulatory Compliance Specialist

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Under general supervision the Regulatory Compliance Specialist supports water and wastewater regulatory compliance programs. This position is responsible for administering the City’s Pretreatment and Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) programs while providing direct support to other regulatory compliance activities; performs field inspections, sampling, and recordkeeping and enforcement activities while assisting in the coordination of regulatory reporting, documentation, and compliance tracking for water and wastewater systems.

This role works closely with operations, regulatory staff, and external agencies to support compliance with local, state, and federal requirements and to maintain audit readiness.

• Administers and coordinates the City’s Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) programs and enforces related TCEQ regulations, City codes and other applicable local, state, and federal regulations, ordinances, permits, and policies.
• Conducts field inspections of industrial, commercial, and food service establishments to evaluate compliance with pretreatment, grease trap, oil separation, and waste control requirements and provides verbal warnings and issues violation notifications if necessary.
• Coordinates and oversees the City’s FOG Program, including grease trap inspections, compliance tracking, education, enforcement, and coordination with affected businesses.
• Investigates sanitary sewer overflows, blockages, and backups related to FOG discharges.
• Utilizes pretreatment and grease trap management software to schedule inspections, document findings, track violations, and manage corrective actions.
• Uses Cityworks to create, manage, and close inspection-related work orders and enforcement activities.
• Performs inspections of categorical, significant, and non-significant industrial users connected to the City’s wastewater collection system.
• Collects, preserves, and submits wastewater samples in accordance with established procedures; reviews, analyzes, and interprets laboratory results to assess compliance.
• Coordinates sampling and monitoring activities with certified laboratories and regulatory partners as required.
• Prepares, maintains, and manages accurate records of inspections, sampling, enforcement actions, and compliance activities.
• Assists with the preparation of required monthly, quarterly, and annual pretreatment, FOG, water, and wastewater compliance reports.
• Serves as a liaison between the City and regulatory agencies, including the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), to support pretreatment and wastewater compliance activities.
• Issues enforcement documents, including Notices of Violation, Compliance Orders, Administrative Orders, and Cease-and-Desist Orders, in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Responds to citizen, business, and internal complaints related to wastewater discharges, grease management, spills, or illegal connections; investigates issues and recommends corrective actions.
• Provides technical assistance, guidance, and education to industrial and commercial users regarding pretreatment, grease management, regulatory requirements, and best management practices.
• Participates in regulatory inspections and audits conducted by external agencies and assists with follow-up documentation and corrective actions.
• Develops education and outreach materials for food service establishments, property owners, and the public related to proper FOG management practices.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable pretreatment, FOG, water, and wastewater regulations through training, professional development, and review of regulatory updates.
• Conducts training sessions, workshops, or one-on-one meetings with facility operators and grease haulers and supports various education, training, and outreach efforts related to regulatory compliance programs.
• Participates in the North Central Texas Council of Governments Wastewater and Treatment Education Roundtable program.
• Operates City vehicles, sampling equipment, field testing instruments, computers, and general office equipment necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Communicates and…