Director of Wastewater Compliance

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements projects which improve efficiency and optimize wastewater, recycled water quality and collection system operations to minimize sanitary sewer overflows.
• Prepares planning and technical documents and conduct the necessary research for treatment optimization and decision-making.
• Conduct regular meetings with wastewater plants management to stay on top of emerging issues and provide support.
• Provide oversight for the wastewater compliance training program and conduct training as necessary.
• Reviews engineering plans and participates in the establishment of specifications for the safe design and operation of wastewater treatment plants and systems and ensures industry and regulatory best practices are included
• Represents CWSG Wastewater Operations to external organizations and give public presentations as needed.
• Serve as Wastewater Subject Matter Expert (SME) for new business acquisitions; provide due diligence review of wastewater system acquisitions, consolidations, and/or new systems.
• Collaborates with the Environmental Affairs Department and regulatory agencies regarding compliance, communications, operational plans and controls, emergency response, and wastewater quality issues.
• Participate in wastewater and water recycled water professional organizations and take leadership roles on committees.
• Participates in and supports the Compa

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Additional Information

California Water Service Job Description: California Water Service Group (Cal Water) invites you to build a meaningful career with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values-integrity, quality, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship-and is reflected in our recognition as a Top Workplace®, a Great Place to Work®, and a J.D. Power leader in customer satisfaction for multiple years. Join Cal Water and be part of a purpose driven organization where your work makes a lasting impact. The Director of Wastewater Compliance acts as the primary liaison between executive management and wastewater operational teams for all matters related to the National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) compliance. The Director of Wastewater Compliance reports to the VP of Water Quality and will be responsible for overseeing all of California Water Service Group (CWSG) Wastewater and the Water Recycled Water Compliance programs across the business; ensuring compliance with state and federal regulatory and environmental protection requirements company wide. The location of this position is to be determined. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Possess thorough knowledge and expertise in federal, state, and local wastewater regulations. Ability to interpret complex regulations, clearly communicate expectations for accountability and risk mitigation. Demonstrates strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to influence executive decision-making. Communicates effectively with employees at all levels of the organization. Oversee Cal Water Wastewater Compliance Operations at all wastewater treatment plants; perform the role of Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator as necessary. Responsible for maintaining compliance with all local, state, and federal wastewater and recycled water treatment regulations; develops and maintains professional relationships with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies. Ensures all wastewater treatment plants effluent meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements and all other Federal and State regulatory requirements. Represents CWSG in agency or third-party inspections for process improvements and risks mitigation, manage internal audit program and implement necessary corrective actions. Oversee recycled water compliance programs across the business; assists other departments with recycled water matters and provides input for strategic goals. Stay on top of existing and upcoming regulations in the wastewater and recycled water regulatory environment, participate in the regulatory review process; lead strategic planning to ensure compliance with new regulatory requirements. Participates in capital and operational expense budgeting and ensures that established guidelines are met. Collaborate with Environmental Affairs, Safety, Security, Operations and Emergency Services to develop and implement emergency response plans for all wastewater treatment plants.

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