Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Summary

Under direct or general supervision of the Water Superintendent or Water Foreman, oversees the District’s water sampling program and monitors results to ensure compliance with the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) regulations and permit requirements. Conducts complete monitoring and reporting requirements. In addition, performs all duties related to water treatment plant operations, including the production of water as a water treatment plant operator.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Regulatory Compliance Specialist-in-Training, is the entry level/trainee class in the regulatory compliance specialist series. Under direct supervision, incumbents will be trained to perform all tasks related to the water sampling program, including reporting and compliance with regulatory and permit requirements. Under direct supervision, incumbents will be trained to perform all tasks related to the operation of water treatment plants, including the water distribution systems and associated equipment and facilities.

Incumbents may advance after gaining experience, obtaining the required level of certification, meeting the qualifications of and consistently performing the work of the higher-level class.

Regulatory Compliance Specialist 1, is the journey level class in the regulatory compliance specialist series. Under general supervision, incumbents perform all tasks related to the water sampling program, including reporting and compliance with regulatory and permit requirements. Under general supervision, incumbents can perform all tasks related to the operation of water treatment plants, including the water distribution systems and associated equipment and facilities.

Incumbents may advance after gaining experience, obtaining the required level of certification, meeting the qualifications of and consistently performing the work of the higher-level class.

Regulatory Compliance Specialist 2, is the advanced journey level class in this regulatory compliance specialist series. Incumbents are fully competent to independently perform all tasks related to the water sampling program, including reporting and compliance with regulatory and permit requirements. Under minimal supervision, incumbents perform all tasks related to the operation of water treatment plants, including the water distribution systems, and associated equipment and facilities.

This position works independently and is expected to perform essential job duties with a minimum of supervision.

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducts watermonitoring requirements and regulations for the District in accordance with all regulatory agencies’ rules and guidelines. Adheres to compliance requirements,including parameters to be monitored, sampling locations, and frequency.
• Develops and maintains environmental compliance filing and tracking systems for regulatory requirements. Maintains a calendar of required sampling events for all District water systems consisting of surface water treatment plants and ground water wells.
• Prepares monthly and annual water reports for submittal to the State of California and other water quality reports as necessary such as the SWRCB Annual Report, Consumer Confidence report, and other reports or documents required by the District. Prepares written compliance plans.
• Coordinates with contracting laboratory in ordering, receiving, and shipping of required analysis.
• Adjusts to new or revised monitoring requirements. Proactively monitors anticipated regulations applicable to the District’s system and advises supervisor and management of potential obligations.
• Provides administrative support to the…