Regulatory Affairs Officer

This position is eligible for a partial telework schedule, with a combination of on-site and remote work based on job responsibilities and operational needs.

Provides in-depth professional research, analysis, and evaluation of regulatory activities impacting the water and wastewater treatment industry and directives of Federal, State, and local entities; monitors Prince William Water’s regulatory programs to ensure timely compliance with all regulatory obligations; advises the Director of Environmental Services and Water Reclamation and others of the technical, operational and financial impacts of existing and proposed regulatory rules, regulations, and directives and informs the same of schedules for rule making, issues, and initiatives.

This position reports to the Director of Environmental Services and Water Reclamation. Demonstrates a commitment and supports a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Brief the Director of Environmental Services and Water Reclamation and staff regarding regulatory agendas, actions, proposed activities, and resulting potential impacts; prepare briefing papers as regulatory legislation develops or regulatory actions progress; and recommend courses of action for resolution or compliance.
• Apprise Prince William Water Divisions of compliance responsibilities and assist the Divisions with plans and schedules to implement new, existing, or revised regulations pertinent to their respective operations and activities.
• Serve as the lead staff member for all new permitting activities and renewals except for construction-related permits. Coordinates with other Prince William Water staff in developing strategy, resolving obstacles, and preparing documentation to support Prince William Water permitting requirements, including air, potable water, wastewater, and stormwater. Serve as a resource for Division Directors in their execution of requirements in support of existing regulatory programs.
• Review industrial pretreatment permit applications, perform permitting research, propose to allow limitations and/or monitoring requirements, write new permits and renew existing permits, conduct industrial users' annual site inspections and inspection reports, approve industrial users' batch discharges, and act as a liaison to industry.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual Consumers Confidence Reports (Annual Water Quality Report), distribute to customers, submit to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), and prepare certification of compliance.
• Represent Prince William Water on security, regulatory compliance, and drought issues in the Washington Area Metropolitan Council of Governments.
• Manage the Bio Sentry and Terrorism monitoring program.
• Develop all policies and procedures regarding regulatory requirements. In coordination with the Communications and Community Engagement Division, develop public information materials.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and other local, State, and Federal agencies and legislators concerning regulatory issues.
• Implement compliance with new regulatory requirements for water and sewer systems; trains appropriate staff; and drafts regulations and guidelines for other Prince William Water divisions and personnel.
• Review proposed legislation and regulations at the national, state, and local levels and determine the impact on Prince William Water; works with Prince William Water staff; recommends proposed courses of action to the Director of Environmental Services and Water Reclamation and the Deputy General Manager/Chief Operating Officer; and assists with implementation.
• Monitor the development of proposed legislation and proposed…