Utilities and Compliance Manager

May be eligible for sign-on bonus:

Local applicants - up to $2,500

Out of area/Relocating - up to $7,500

The following education and experience will be accepted:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering/science/technology, construction management, public administration, or other closely related fields plus a minimum of five (5) years of experience in managing and/or coordinating regulatory compliance programs; OR
• Associate degree in environmental engineering/science/technology, construction management, public administration, or other closely related fields plus a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in managing and/or coordinating regulatory compliance programs.

A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience required. Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and rule-making procedures governing utilities operations required.

Experience in EMS and Health and Safety initiatives in a utilities department, municipality or other governmental agencies is strongly preferred. Technical knowledge and experience with asset management programs is preferred. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and have and maintain an acceptable driving record.

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Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident by incident basis, the employee’s Department Head will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

Under limited supervision, plan, direct, coordinate and manage the City of Palm Bay Utilities Department’s compliance and performance reporting functions.

Ensures the Department meets all regulatory requirements and internal performance goals while maintaining established Environmental Management System (EMS) standards.

Coordinates compliance verification activities, evaluates regulatory submissions and monitors performance across all utility divisions including potable water, wastewater and reclaimed water operations.

Provides professional support and consultation to the Utilities Director, administration team, division managers, planning staff, engineers and operations personnel regarding environmental impacts, compliance status and future regulatory trends.

Supervises professional staff responsible for compliance verification, reporting and environmental management systems.

Reports to Utilities Director or designee.

Plans, organizes and manages the Utilities Department’s multiple compliance and performance reporting programs.

Prepares and delivers comprehensive written reports summarizing audit results, performance metrics, permit modifications and compliance findings. The position requires exceptional communication, analytical and writing skills to evaluate program data, interpret regulations and present performance outcomes to internal leadership, external agencies and elected officials.

Reviews permits, processes compliance applications, develops and maintains compliance schedules and reporting tools to measure the department’s performance and ensures timely submissions to state, federal and local regulatory agencies. Tracks milestones, verifies data accuracy and confirms that documentation meets all regulatory requirements.

Collects, analyzes and reports on departmental performance data, including operational reliability, water quality, wastewater treatment efficiency, customer service, asset management and sustainability goals. Creates visual and written reports that communicate performance trends to management and stakeholders.

Coordinates with managers responsible for cross-connection control, water quality and fats-oils-grease (FOG) programs to ensure compliance is achieved and accurately reported. Evaluates documentation, identifies potential gaps and supports…