Environmental Compliance Coordinator

The City of Pasco Public Works Department is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Environmental Compliance Coordinator to support and lead key environmental permitting and regulatory compliance programs. This position plays an important role in coordinating compliance activities for programs such as Pretreatment Permits, FOG, Stormwater, Water, Wastewater, and other regulatory‑mandated programs. Work includes preparing permit applications and reports, tracking regulatory deadlines, supporting inspections and monitoring activities, communicating with regulatory agencies and commercial/industrial users, and helping ensure City programs remain in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

• Coordinate environmental compliance program activities for assigned areas, including Pretreatment, FOG, Water, Wastewater, Industrial Wastewater, and Stormwater programs.
• Facilitate and prepare environmental permit applications, reports, support data, and other documentation required for permits, licenses, approvals, and regulatory compliance.
• Track, monitor, and ensure timely application, reporting, and renewal of assigned permits.
• Analyze and evaluate applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, permits, and ordinances to support program compliance.
• Assist in compiling required documentation, correspondence, and monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Conduct compliance meetings with industrial users and communicate requirements to residents, commercial customers, and other regulated entities.
• Maintain effective communication with regulatory agencies, commercial/industrial users, City departments, and divisions to address compliance issues and resolve concerns.
• Research, develop, and implement new regulatory programs, policies, and procedures as needed to maintain compliance.
• Draft, update, and support enforcement of discharge permits and advise management regarding compliance requirements.
• Coordinate Stormwater monitoring and sampling activities and support field and office tasks related to permit compliance.
• Inspect public and private facilities and develop monitoring schedules to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and support technical, inspection, data management, reporting, and field/sampling duties related to assigned programs.
• Serve as Lead Coordinator by providing day‑to‑day direction and facilitating follow‑up communication with program participants and staff.
• Manage public involvement and outreach activities related to the protection and stewardship of Stormwater, Sewer, Water, and Industrial conveyance and treatment assets.
• Develop and attend workshops, meetings, public events, and compliance‑related meetings on behalf of the City.
• Review and analyze existing practices and procedures and recommend improvements as needed.
• Maintain files, records, databases, documentation, and permit materials for regulatory audit review.
• Compile and analyze data, prepare reports, and perform mathematical calculations and reconciliations.
• Provide continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and support quality customer service.
• Support the directives, guidance, plans, and vision of the Manager(s) and Director.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with the public, business community, coworkers, management, and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain regular, timely, and reliable attendance.

• Bachelor of Science in environmental science, environmental or civil engineering, biology, chemistry, or closely related field; or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience in sanitary sewer and/or sewer treatment environmental compliance, preferably related to municipal operations or a delegated environmental program.
• Experience initiating investigations and enforcement actions involving non‑compliant industrial users or other regulated entities.
• Experience writing technical reports for peer and management review.
• Experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local…