Director, Water Quality & Environmental Compliance

American Water

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About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

The Director of Water Quality & Environmental Compliance will be the point person for interactions and relationships with environmental regulators. This role will lead a team throughout multiple regions of New Jersey American Water and will serve as an in-house expert for water quality and environmental compliance requirements.

Primary Role

This position is ultimately accountable and responsible for the comprehensive direction and administration of matters dealing with the overall management of laboratories, water quality, environmental stewardship and environmental rules and regulations, including those associated with the Safe Drinking Water Act & Clean Water Act. Makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have far-reaching impact on environmental activities. Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key officials and company personnel. Executes departmental business plans and contributes to the development of functional strategies. Provides feedback to Executive Management for applicable policies and regulations.

Key Accountabilities

Develops State Water Quality and Environmental monitoring program that ensures company compliance with regulatory and corporate standards and adherence to measurement and reporting schedules. Develops Environmental Management Plans.
Continually reviews developing water quality and environmental regulations, provides input to the local, state and federal regulatory process and ensures that programs are in place to enable compliance and customer satisfaction.
Tracks permits related to operation of the business. (25%)
Oversees and directs work of staff and advises other company employees regarding state operations with potential to impact water quality, public health or environmental compliance.
Establishes, reviews, approves State water quality related reports and communications, coordination of Consumer Confidence Reports, and water quality operational procedures. (20%)
Interfaces with Corporate Environmental Management on reporting and coordination of the environmental function.
Provides input to Local, State and System management on water quality, public health and environmental matters. (20%)
Provides technical assistance to the state functional units on Water Quality and Environmental issues.
Directs the laboratories and other water quality and environmental monitoring and control programs.
Provide technical advice and assistance with business development opportunities.
Investigates new acquisitions and integrates into operations.
Serves as an expert witness in legal/ratemaking proceedings. (15%)
Identifies and develops opportunities to enhance the company’s brand through the development of innovative and sustainable environmental solutions.
Identifies and develops reference projects for social responsibly, stewardship and related natural resource programs. Responsible for career development of staff.
Develops O&M budget and operates to stay within the budget. (10%)
Oversees and directs company programs to address security of sources, facilities and customers against water quality and other environmental threats.
Assist with the development of cross-connection and backflow prevention programs. (10%)
des input to the local, state and federal regulatory process and ensures that programs are in place to enable compliance and customer satisfaction.
Tracks permits related to operation of the business. (25%)
Oversees and directs work of staff and advises other company employees regarding state operations with potential to impact water quality, public health or environmental compliance.
Establishes, reviews, approves State water quality related reports and communications, coordination of Consumer Confidence Reports, and water quality operational procedures. (20%)
Interfaces with Corporate Environmental Management on reporting and coordination of the environmental function.
Provides input to Local, State and System management on water quality, public health and environmental matters. (20%)
Provides technical assistance to the state functional units on Water Quality and Environmental issues.
Directs the laboratories and other water quality and environmental monitoring and control programs.
Provide technical advice and assistance with business development opportunities.
Investigates new acquisitions and integrates into operations.
Serves as an expert witness in legal/ratemaking proceedings. (15%)

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of water/wastewater operations and water quality monitoring and quality assurance programs.
Knowledge of government regulations related to water quality and employee/community safety.
Knowledge of current and emerging environmental issues.
Knowledge of environmental regulations impacting water resources and facility operations.
Knowledge of industry trade organizations to include participation in related activities aimed at improving water quality. Knowledge of company goals and objectives.
Advanced knowledge to lead and motivate subordinate staff.

Experience/Education

Bachelors degree
A minimum of ten (10) years experience in environmental management of water resources and/or treatment or related technology or process development.
Experience in the management of people and budgets; development of plans and strategies.
Advanced degrees could be considered as a substitution for a portion of experience.
A DEP issued water and/or wastewater certification is a plus.

Lead Environmental Compliance Specialist

Black & Veatch Corporation

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

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The Opportunity

As a Lead Environmental Compliance Specialist, you will have the opportunity to:

Work with a dynamic team within an established global infrastructure consulting and engineering company.
Work with as part of our Construction Stormwater & Environmental Compliance to support our clients in achieving state and federal compliance through every phase of a project, from proposal to design to construction to closeout.
Join Black & Veatch’s Environmental practice to work with a team of professionals focused on ensuring environmental stewardship for our clients.

The Team

Our Environmental team is a multidisciplinary team of ecologists, engineers, scientists, project managers, and attorneys working together to identify optimum environmental solutions for our clients. We have provided environmental consulting services in support of projects for over 40 years including a diverse and growing mix of infrastructure projects such as power generation (conventional and renewable) and transmission, oil and gas facilities and pipelines, water and wastewater treatment facilities, data centers, and food and beverage industries. As a full-service environmental consulting practice, services include impact assessment and planning, regulatory compliance and permitting, wetland and floodplain analysis, waterbody and water quality assessment, air quality permitting and management, environmental remediation, site due diligence, environmental noise assessment, pollution prevention planning, and climate action solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Reviewing RFP documents and regulations to identify requirements for inclusion in project design.
Participating in pre-bid site visits to identify potential environmental risks for inclusion during bid development.
Conducting site visits during construction to audit internal/external environmental compliance efforts, resolve compliance issues, provide additional environmental awareness training, and generally support site management from an environmental compliance perspective.
Developing and reviewing stormwater pollution prevention plans, environmental awareness training, environmental management plans, waste management plans, and other deliverables related to construction stormwater and environmental compliance for project execution.
Developing and delivering internal training to engineering, project management, construction groups on construction stormwater and environmental compliance topics.
Providing input, review, monitoring, preventative actions, and course-correcting actions on BV proposals, designs, and construction projects.
Maintaining a current understanding of new technologies, methods, and practices in the construction stormwater and environmental compliance industry.
Advising, Coordinating, and consulting with leaders from the Proposals, Estimating, Design, Environmental, Health, and Security (EHS), and Construction teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, environmental engineering, or sciences preferred. Other degrees, specialized training, or experience that uniquely qualifies the individual to perform the job responsibilities may also be considered.
5+ years of experience environmental compliance consulting with proposal, design, and construction teams on infrastructure or industrial projects.
Knowledge of federal, state and local permitting related to wetlands, wildlife, cultural resources, spill reporting, waste management, construction, transportation, and others.
Demonstrated knowledge of stormwater regulations (related to NPDES and state-level programs), development of stormwater pollution prevention plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and stormwater best management practices.
Experience with on-site environmental compliance on construction projects.
Ability to explain complex permitting or technical requirements in an easy to comprehend manner.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing stormwater and environmental compliance training programs for engineers and construction field professionals.

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum total of 5 years of related work experience is typically necessary to move into this level. Graduate work may count as related work experience if directly applicable to job function.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Relevant industry certifications related to construction stormwater and environmental compliance.

Environmental Compliance Specialist

Staffing Solutions

We have an immediate need for an experienced Environmental Compliance Specialist to work with a company located in the city of Vernon.

Job duties and requirements for Environmental Compliance Specialist

Support the Company Divisions to ensure that they meet all environmental regulatory requirements as dictated by local, regional, state, and federal regulatory bodies, including but not limited to, water discharges, SPCC plans, air emissions including Title V and New Source Review, flood management certifications, stormwater management, site remediation, and land use.
Spearhead efforts to implement an Environmental Management System for the Company, and track, archive and maintain the operating permits for all Company Divisions. Such a system should include an inventory and calendar of environmental legal and regulatory requirements and commitments, a document control system, and compliance activity reports.
Review current operating permits for all Company Divisions to ensure that they are up-to-date, being followed, and factor in any operational changes made at the Divisions.
Travel to the Company Divisions or work remotely to perform audits under the guidance of the Corporate Production Manager to ensure Divisional compliance with current permits and regulations. Prepare reports on the audit findings and resolutions to be presented to the Corporate Officers.
Pull and analyze operational data from the Company Divisions to compare against the related permits and ensure compliance and identify trends. Summarize this data for presentation to the Corporate Officers.
Assist the Company Divisions with technical documentation and permitting applications, and serve as a resource to advise them on air, water, and land use regulations along with outside environmental consultants.
Stay current on upcoming environmental regulations and report potential regulatory impacts that could affect the Company to the Corporate Officers.
Work with outside environmental consultants to perform environmental compliance and address environmental issues that occur review resolutions, and oversee corrective actions under the guidance of the Corporate Production Manager.
Work with others on new construction projects that have environmental impacts, as requested by the Corporate Production Manager, to help navigate the environmental compliance hurdles for projects and make sure the projects stay on track from an environmental compliance standpoint.
Assist with the buying and selling of environmental credits (e.g. carbon credits).
Research potential changes or additions to air pollution control systems that could lessen emissions and/or odors.
Assist in identify outside funding sources for potential environmental projects as requested, such as anaerobic digestion, plant emissions reducing equipment, and converting trucks from diesel to CNG, and summarize the information for presentation to the Corporate Officers.
Participate in site walk-throughs with regulatory agents and representatives as requested, and develop good working relationships with different regulatory bodies.
Review Company NOV’s as requested and advise on the written and actual responses to these NOV’s in an effort to resolve them quickly, conclusively and for less cost to the Company where possible.
Work with the Company “Legs/Reg’s” team on new and ongoing regulatory issues to ensure that the team is informed about issues timely, are kept abreast of new developments, and are part of any written or verbal communications with the regulatory bodies.
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, mechanical engineering a related field of study.
Minimum of five years of experience in environmental compliance.
Experience implementing an Environmental Management System (e.g. ISO 14001)
Knowledge of principles and practices of environmental protection relevant to state and federal environmental laws and regulations.
Proven ability to read and interpret statutes, regulations and policies.
Ability to identify and determine solutions to complex problems.
Ability to read and edit building blueprints.
10% travel requirement