Water Quality Manager

Water Quality Manager

Posting

Start Date:

12/5/25

Base salary range: $81,120 - $133,380

Annual incentive pay and continued salary growth are available. Base salary is based on market, geography, skills, education and experience. American Water is committed to pay equity.

Benefits include a comprehensive package: 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and more.

The Water Quality Manager establishes the day‑to‑day management of personnel and implementation of water quality, laboratory programs, environmental stewardship and environmental rules and regulations. The role includes maintaining budgets, committing expenditures, and setting priorities. Liaisons with key regulatory officials and company personnel are maintained. The manager acts independently on technical and environmental matters.

• Initiates and controls the overall environmental compliance program in all geographic areas of responsibility. This includes oversight of all required monitoring and reporting of sample results required under the Safe Drinking Water Act and/or Clean Water Act. Ensuring that the environmental program requirements are met in accordance with the Environmental Management Plans.
• Coordinates resolution of environmental issues with State regulatory personnel and local operations. Makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have far‑reaching impact on environmental activities.
• Directs supportive workforce to maintain compliance with environmental regulations and laboratory procedures which may include accreditation/certification for specialized parameters.
• Reviewing and determining the impact on company activities from existing and proposed regulations at the local, state and federal level.
• Executes departmental business plans and contributes to the development of functional strategies. Assisting in preparing capital and O&M budgets for environmental compliance related items.
• Assuring that policies, programs, standards of performance and approved objectives related to environmental compliance are adhered to including those involving health and safety, affirmative action, corporate responsibility and labor relations.

• Knowledge of science, theory and application of water/wastewater treatment and operations, water quality monitoring and quality assurance programs.
• Must possess knowledge of current and emerging environmental issues and environmental regulations impacting water resources and facility operations.
• Knowledge of industry trade organizations to include participation in related activities aimed at improving environmental program awareness and stewardship opportunities.
• Must understand company goals and objectives, policies, procedures and business plans.

• Bachelor’s in science or engineering related field is required.
• A minimum of 5‑10 years experience, depending on the level of the position in environmental management, water quality, and compliance.
• Must have experience in management of people, processes, technologies, and budgets.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Applications.
• Previous Project Management experience desired.
• Must hold a valid State issued Driver’s License.
• Water license preferred.

• Must be able to travel for meetings.
• On‑call responsibilities.

• Field and office environment.
• Role will be onsite 5 days Monday‑Friday.

• State operations lead or state president, Company employees, Elected and appointed public officials at federal, state and local level, Regulators, Media, Business leaders, Interface and collaboration with corporate environmental function, rate paying customer.

• Prioritizes & Role Models Safety.
• Self‑Awareness.
• Develops Talent.
• Plans, Aligns, & Directs.
• Drives Engagement.
• Decision Quality.

• Full‑time.

• Quality Assurance.

• Utilities.